Local Santas Rally Around Injured Norman Santa

Donald Mason has been putting on his big red suit and bringing joy to the Norman community for years.

Thursday, December 20th 2018, 10:55 am

By: Ashley Holden

Local Santas Rally Around Injured Norman Santa

Donald Mason has been putting on his big red suit and bringing joy to the Norman community for years.

But back in November, Mason was hit by a car going to a performance at the University of Oklahoma.

Because of this, Mason had to cancel his events and appearances as Santa that were planned for the 2018 Christmas season.

As Mason started the recovery process, another Santa, Bo Turner, reached out. Turner offered the help of the IBRBS, a brotherhood of Santas that has a chapter in Oklahoma.

Together Bo and members of IBRBS have made sure that Mason’s events are covered.

Mason describes the gesture as beautiful and is thankful all the locals will have a Santa that cares.

Ashley Holden

Ashley Holden joined the News 9 team in June 2018. She's excited to call Oklahoma her new home. Before arriving at News 9, Ashley reported and anchored for three years at the NBC affiliate in Davenport, Iowa. While in the Quad Cities market, along the Ill

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