Santa Clause with Down Syndrome brings holiday joy to Atlanta families

A special Santa Claus is touching hearts and bringing an extra dose of holiday cheer to children with Down Syndrome in metro Atlanta.

Last year, the Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta decided they wanted to give participants at their annual holiday party the chance to see a Santa Claus who looked like them. That’s where Bradley Carlisle stepped in.

Carlisle, 36, lives independently in an apartment in Dunwoody. Donning the classic red suit and white beard, his debut left some families who attended the event crying happy tears, the nonprofit said…

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