OAKLAND -- Mark Canha and the A's Community Fund hosted a holiday party at the Oakland Zoo on Thursday for 200 local elementary students, celebrating a season of spirit and giving.
The students were treated to a bevy of surprises as a reward for their commitment to good citizenship, attendance and class behavior. Not only did they each receive a wrapped gift, courtesy of the Good Tidings Foundation, but they were treated to a visit with Canha, the A's first baseman/outfielder, and Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson.
In addition, their time at the zoo was filled with arts and crafts, face painting and an animal presentation, and lunch was provided by Round Table Pizza.