On Thursday, December 7th, The ROAR is partnering with Sunday Dinner with a Twist and four Upstate families to meet their physical needs as well as supply them with cash to provide Christmas gifts to their children as they cannot otherwise afford to.
Learn more about the families below. They have listed some items for donation amount recommendations. Donations should be made at this link, then write in which family or item you'd like your funds to go to or make a general donation. All online donations are tax deductible! Local listeners are welcome to bring items to The ROAR station as well. THANK YOU for your generosity!
FAMILY 1 – CHARLES AND URSULA
- Charles And Ursula Have A Nineteen Year Old Boy (Lewis) With Special Needs
- A Fetal Maternal Hemorrhage Caused Him To Be Born With Severe Brain Damage And A Seizure Disorder (Among Other Things)
- Lewis Became Very Ill In 2021 – Now Has Severe Lung And Pulmonary Issues As Well Massive Medical Costs
- He Loves Wind Chimes – Money Needed For Medical Costs
- Family Has Also Recently Taken In Four Grandkids
- Girl 5 – Emily
- Boy 7 – Roger
- Boy 9 – Charles The Third
- Girl 11 - Rebecca
- All Four Grandkids In One Room – They Need Matching Sheets, Blankets And Pillows Needed For Four Twin Beds (Neutral Colors)
- Lewis - Matching Sheets, Blankets And Pillows For Queen Bed (Neutral Colors)
- All Kids Want Sensory Toys, Supplies For Crafting, Coloring And Painting And Fidget Toys
FAMILY 2 – SHANICE
- Single Mother With Four Children – Husband Not Providing Child Support – She Is Working Full Time At A Local Hotel– Does Not Make Enough To Cover Her Bills Each Month And Any Setback Is A Huge Hardship
- 1 Year Old Girl - Mia – Clothes And Shoes – Baby Learning Toys
- 3 Year Old Girl – Abigail - Clothes And Shoes – Bubble Bath Set
- 4 Year Old Girl – Grace - Clothes And Shoes – A Baby Doll And A Bicycle
- 7 Year Old Boy – Benjamin - Clothes And Shoes – An Electric Scooter ($250)
FAMILY 3 – CHARLOTTE AND WILLIAM
- Married Couple – William Is In Air Force – Charlotte (Age 33) Has Recently Been Diagnosed With A Rare Blood Cancer – That Has Also Caused Significant Heart Issues
- They Are Trying To Raise Money To Help Her Mother Move Here From Oregon To Take Care Of Their Two Girls
- Girl Age 4 – Kayla – Clothes – Shoes
- Power Wheels Ride On Car ($200)
- An Easy Bake Oven ($150)
- A Real First Aid Kit (Doctors Kit)
- Girl Age 6 – Chloe - Clothes – Shoes
- Power Wheels Ride On Car ($200)
- Amazon Tablet ($125)
- Real First Aid Kit (Doctors Kit)
- Medical Debt
- Barbie Baking Kitchen Dolls - $35
- Barbie Horse Riding Dolls - $35
- Barbie Pup Adoption Playset - $25
- Barbie Doll And Bicycle - $30
- Barbie Camper - Doll Playset - $100
- Barbie Marine Biologist - $25
- Barbie Dream Boat Playset - $50
- Cool Maker Pop Style Bracelet Maker - $20
- Crayola Light Up Tracing Pad - $20
- Crayola Inspiration Art Case - $40
FAMILY 4 – LORETTA
- Loretta Is A 35 Year Old Single Parent Of Two Children
- She Had An Illness A Few Months Ago And Had To Miss A Few Weeks Of Work - Her Rent Went Up $200 A Month Around The Same Time
- She Has Been Trying To Play Catch Up On Her Bills Since Then But Is Falling Further Behind, No Money To Get Her Kids Christmas Gifts
- 7 Year Old Girl – Latisha – 1St Grade - Clothes – Jeans
- American Girl Truly Me Doll - $125
- Barbie Dreamhouse - $150
- Princess Collection Dolls - $50
- Mad Smartz Cards - $20
- Nerf Elite 2.O Double Punch Gun - $25
- Cool Maker Pop Style Bracelet Maker - $20
- Crayola Light Up Tracing Pad - $20
- Crayola Inspiration Art Case - $40
- 5 Year Old Boy – Raphael – Kindergarten - Clothes - Jeans –
- Shirts/Undershirts – Jeans – Shoes – Socks - Coat
- Amazon Echo Dot - $40
- Amazon Fire Tablet - $125
- Hot Wheels Ultimate
- Garage - $125
- Hot Wheels Monster Truck - $25
- Play Doh Play N Store Kids Table - $75
- Zingo Game - $25
- Pretend And Play Cash Register - $40
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