Each family who donates to the program will also receive a free download of Steven Curtis Chapman's heartfelt Christmas song, "All I Really Want For Christmas," as well as a personalized letter from Santa. In addition, further information will be provided about adoption and how families can make a difference in their community and in the world.

In its first three years, the mall Santa photo promotion has raised more than $186,000, with all proceeds going to Show Hope. Show Hope is the sole charity of choice by Worldwide Photography and its alliance members IPI, Inc., and SEPIA Photo Promotions.

"The greatest gift that Santa can give a child is the gift of a 'forever' family," states Jeffry Angelo, Senior Partner, Worldwide Photography. "As the adoptive parent of a Russian orphan I have seen firsthand the difference that is made in the life of a orphaned child when you wrap them in your arms. Our Worldwide Photography family of more than 2,000 employees embrace Show Hope and the great work they do enabling families to adopt...really, it is the best feeling in the world to save the heart of a child! We are blessed to play a small roll in this effort."

Since it began in 2006, this Santa photo promotion has been a unique opportunity to educate people regarding the plight of orphans globally and locally, in addition to raising support for families who are not financially able to adopt children. With the funds raised, financial grants are then distributed to adoptive families. There is hope that many children will be received into forever families!

"Each year as we prepare to roll out our program with Show Hope, I eagerly anticipate the 'little miracles' that occur daily at Santa sets across the country," states Alex Allen, VP-COO for Worldwide Photography. "And yet nothing prepares me for the joy or emotional impact experienced through a forever family connection. Incredible!...is the only way I can describe the feeling that comes when you participate as a vehicle for God's love that makes a difference for others, especially orphans. I am always awestruck by the impact made by the silent heroes at the Santa sets who help promote the program or quietly donate that dollar, that ultimately unites an orphan with a loving family."

For more information on the impact your donation can have on adoption, please visit www.AFamilyForChristmas.org, as well as www.ShowHope.org.

About Show Hope:
Since its inception, Show Hope has financially helped provide forever homes for over 2,000 orphans from more than 40 countries, resulting in a truly worldwide impact. Yet, still so much more support assistance is needed as Show Hope's Adoption Aid Grant program receives at least 125 new adoption assistance financial grant requests each month.

About Worldwide Photography:
Worldwide Photography serves as a concierge Santa and Easter Bunny photography experience to more than 200 major malls throughout the country. Worldwide Photography started business in 1999 and employs more than 3500 seasonal and full-time employees throughout the year. For more information, contact: Jeff Angelo, Senior Partner for Worldwide Photography, by emailing jeff@sepianet.com, by phone #936-372-3111, or by visiting www.wwponline.com.