South Philly Review
 âMini Clausâ makes it a Merry Christmas
Brian Corazo, 11, helps carry toys to Whitman Council at 3rd and Porter. Corazo spearheaded a toy collection and joined forces with Whitman Council to deliver toys and gifts to less fortunate children in the South Philly area. Photo/Mark Zimmaro
Brian Corazoâs Christmas list was straight to the point.
Sure, the 11-year-old from South Phillyâs Whitman neighborhood wouldnât mind seeing a PlayStation 5 under his tree this year. But Corazo wanted something else much more: He wanted other less fortunate kids to have a wonderful holiday.
The sixth-grader from Christopher Columbus Charter School began dedicating his time to collecting toys, in what turned out to be an enormous toy drive to benefit less fortunate children in the South Philadelphia area. You could call him Santaâs little helper. He preferred the term âMini Clausâ as his cheeks curled up with a grin under his protec