This 77-year-old thought Secret Santa was a scam. She broke down when she realized he was real.
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- Опубликовано: 27 сен 2024
- The EastIdahoNews.com team is busy helping a local man gift $500,000 this holiday season! Secret Santa is a real person who wants to remain anonymous and wants to help as many people as he can.
We will be surprising deserving people and families every day from now until Christmas with gifts unique to their circumstances.
Diane Pratt is a hard worker who never seems to get a break. It seems like she gets something paid for and then something else breaks down. Until she retired, it was not unusual for her to be working two jobs trying to make ends meet.
She is currently 77-years-old and working a paper route so she can purchase some new appliances she needs. Diane gets up every morning around 4 a.m. to deliver the newspapers and within the last year, was able to get a much-needed fridge and dishwasher by making monthly payments.
The paper route requires her to uses her personal vehicle and Diane puts many miles on her vehicle each day plus pays for her gasoline. Diane was a police officer but it did not provide her with a retirement fund and her only income is social security.
Diane's whole life has been devoted to caring for her kids and family. She is a loving woman who could use a little Christmas cheer.
Secret Santa asked the East Idaho News elves to go surprise Diane with a special gift. Her reaction was one we have never seen - in fact, she thought we were scamming her. Then, two hours after we left her home, she unexpectedly called Nate Eaton with a message for Secret Santa.
Watch the video above to see what happened.
#SecretSanta #EastIdahoNews #Christmas
The sad thing is that seniors are scammed so often - they don't know what's real and what's another scam.
I know it's so f'd it pisses me off.
Not just seniors!
Ugh this is so true, no wonder she was so cautious!
Few years ago someone tried to get my great grandfather (RIP) In his 90s at the time calling saying it was me and I was in jail in cali and needed 2000$ for bail but don't tell anyone. He called me I was working in Illinois. My uncle was taking him to the bank when I heard his voicemail and called him back and said it wasnt me I was fine DO NOT SEND MONEY. People are sick. Never figured out who called him but I believe in karma and there's a special place in hell for people like that.
Always assume it someone want to give you something you did not ask for that it is a scam. Of if any 'company' calls you that you did not specific contact about an issue.
My father in law has been scammed multiple times both through his PC and a phone scam that stole everything in his bank account. he just believe everyone is good and truthful
Don’t get rid of this host. Perfect volume, tone, doesn’t overdo it. Good Dude.
Agreed
100000%
Too right
He is a good man.
He is perfect. Love him!
She looks like she's afraid to believe that someone would take the time to help someone who absolutely needs it. I'm glad that she gets the help she needs, no one who's this age should struggle to survive. A big thank you to the Secret Santa for everything that you're doing for those who absolutely needs it.
Absolutely agree.
Well said Loretta. She is a bit guarded and I'm going to guess for good reason based on her life experiences, but so glad that there are others who are looking out for those who are in need, especially during this giving season. FYI, I had an aunt/godmother named Loretta and she was a kind person too. Merry Christmas to you!
Prob afraid with all the scams out there that target the elderly, good for her for being cautious and checking with her kids to verify.
Nicely said much love and respect
you are absolutely right!!!
Nate Eaton is the man. He does an excellent job presenting, and conversing with all the people. Bravo!
He has a big heart. #weloveNate
An awesome Elf
Has no one asked the question of how he can smile instead of sobbing remorselessly?
He deserves an Emmy.
This beautiful lady never had nothing free,she is a fighter
Or being scammed before 😢
She’s been taken before.
A Warrior 🙏❤💪
She was hardened and leary . She simply couldn't believe it ......77 years old still working a paper route . Bless her heart .
Agree with you. Im a bit sad. But glad she got these gifts.
Omg this is what Christmas is all about. I’m crying 😭
What they say about America being so great, NOT SO for someone HAVING to work at 77 years old, to make ends meet!!
@@karenclausen6724 That is so true. Heartbreaking to have to throw papers at that age.
@Not Real
She was a police officer, so not surprising that she was super leery. Sadly, I'm sure she's seen it ALL. 😔
I wish someone would step in and give her more so she doesn't have to do that job anymore... At 77 she should be knitting not delivering papers.
Cornf1ake that would be great. At this age she should no longer need to work
m m that’s exactly what I thought, she has a purpose getting up each morning doing something that takes her out of the house for a bit 😊
welcome to the United States
ringasa well, I’m in my 70’s as well. LOTS of us have to work and it actually is more difficult than I’d thought. Younger people want older people out. We’d enjoy some time to just breathe, go back to school, learn a new thing but it’s not set up to do that. I stopped working because my company needed to know when I’d be done with cancer and I wasn’t able to tell them a date. Now I’m on social security. It’s not sad, it’s reality. The newspaper delivery route is a good job and I applaud her for having it. So happy there’s a secret Santa 🎅 out there. When I believe in things I feel rich. Right now I’m feeling very wealthy. Merry 🎄 Christmas everyone 😍
Maybe she enjoys it .. my mom sits behind a desk but is that age and she would die before she would give up her... That generation was just built differently...
She had me in tears. It is a bad time in the world when an older lady has to worry so much about a gift being a scam. That is so sad.
At the same time, though, no criminal can scam this lady! Bad people target older folks all the time but she's one smart cookie.
bkwarner3
It's also relieving to know the elderly aren't falling for the tricks of those subhuman scum.
I teared up reading this comment because I realized how true that statement is. Wow
Scam artists are as old as mankind...nothing new
If anyone handed you $5000 100 years ago you'd be tripping balls what the catch is LOL
Nate Eaton is so kind and patient with this elderly lady, and with others. He understands her. Those little barking dogs would have worn my patience out in a minute, but not Nate. I wonder if there are awards (civic awards, tv awards) to recognise people like Nate Eaton.
I agree with this 100% and he does deserve a reward, it might not be his money but how he treats people is so amazing.
You took the words straight out my mouth man :)
Those little barking dogs are probably the reason she gets up, and her company at night. Annoying to us but very important often to our elderly.
Lol Yes. Those dogs 😕🔫. Super annoying but probably good companions for her 🙂
DEFINITELY !!!!
There's a lady that's battled through life and never got a leg up... her emotion says it all.
I loved that she checked with her kids.
Melanie Avery Easthope - The kids should’ve checked what she needs and not allow her on that age to deliver papers to afford the living 🥺🥺
@@yettakosovo3936 many older people do jobs like that to keep themselves busy and connected to community, many get depressed and pass away faster once they have nothing to do, they become bored, isolated and feel worthless. Her kids don't get to "allow" her to do anything, she's a grown woman ffs.
Yetta Kosovo instead of judging someone maybe be compassionate. How do you know her kids aren’t like the millions of other Americans living paycheck to paycheck? Maybe they aren’t able to help her.
@@yettakosovo3936 Get a check on life! Not all kids have the means to do that! Get a grip of yourself!
@@yettakosovo3936 maybe she is exercising her equal right to work and live independently.
That guy has the single best job in the entire world!!
..and he's got the caring heart for it too. He's very genuine and I'd be happy if he rang my bell!
@@yanifree114 You and me both!
I agree
God yes he does
As someone without the means to give in this capacity, I'd be thrilled to be able to do it on someone else's behalf. The best would be if you had the ability to provide these gifts yourself and deliver them personally, but, said it was from a secret santa. I don't know if I could help wanting to connect with the people I'd be giving gifts to. Glad it's filmed!
I come back and watch this one every year. This one is my favorite. This woman’s reaction was so genuine
Me too. Diane is my favorite secret Santa receiver.
Nate is precious with folks.
He’s tender snd kind.
There goes the tears again I’m going to be so dehydrated at this rate
Ronald Wilkin, too sweet! Blessings to you.
Me 2.
Ha..ha...me too, Ronald.
Ikr?!? I really needed to see this today ♥️
ME TOO Ronald
If the "Secret Santa" is watching this, this Kentucky girl wants to tell him that not only did he change the lives of 60 or so Idahoans, but he has made my Christmas. THANK YOU!
@Mark Symbala keep it in your pants
@@doctapeppur1900 😂
@@robertoraffa4787 lmao dudes online see the word "girl" and instantly feel the need to introduce themselves
frndofbear I heard he reads every comment.
@Shay Shay Saving people is priceless.
God bless to the person who told Secret Santa about her....
This brought tears to my eyes. She was so deserving. She was so grateful.
Amen and Amen in Jesus might name
Man I can’t help tearing up. Stuff like this makes me want to become successful, not for myself, but so I could afford to do things like this too. I’m not a religious man, but bless whoever the secret Santa is to giveaway so much money.
I feel the same J M. I feel the same. Hope we both can be successful in the future and provide the people in need.
This is the perfect example of God.....loving your neighbors!!
God is not about religion,, He's about Truth and Love..... that's why Jesus said to "follow me" not a religion or a denomination but Him personally because it's about a personal relationship with Jesus Christ not a religion!!
Hope you find that relationship with Jesus 💝
Blessings 🙏
I completely agree. I'm currently living in a shelter but I want to find a way to become successful so I can take care of myself, my family, and my community.
Jesus is not a religion, Hes a person. It's not about being good enough and earning your way to heaven like every other false religion. Jesus offers grace, He died for us all. No other religion has ever done that. They are all false. Only Jesus did that. Hes the only way to heaven and the only truth. He loves you!! He saved me from suicide. He's the only one true God. I just wanted to share that with you. Pray and ask Jesus to show you the way, He will. Take care and goodbye!! You are so loved and adored by God. I hope you have a beautiful day!!
@@debraallen63 That's right ,well said.💜✝️🙏
I love how he’s explaining everything to her. He answers all her questions perfectly. She’s so sweet and needs a break! So glad she was chosen to receive a gift!
“New tires on my outfit”.....spoken like a true country gal. Loving this ol’gal......God bless her.!
...I think she may have said "office" referring to her car she works out of delivering papers. either way she's been provided for in grand fashion by Secret Santa and EIN....she is a special lady for sure.. Merry Christmas ya'll
M.A.C. ......” new tires on my outfit”.....clear as day. Love it!
M.A.C. She 100% said OUTFIT.
I'm reading all comments while listening and as I read new tires on my outfit it played at exact same time in sync. Lol. M
@@m.a.c.8366 I live(d) in troy idaho and I don't think I heard anyone ever call their car a car. It was either outfit, rig, or truck (but cut off the hard c as soon as it starts).
I’m a grown ass 34 year old man and I’m bawling... I’m so glad someone did this for her
❤️❤️
Holy shit you’re soft
@@japan7970 I teared up watching this. This is a screwed up world that we live in and things like this remind us that humanity still exists. What do you do for a living? I'm a retired Army Combat Medic Veteran with a tour in Iraq 2004. I've seen and heard things that you'll never see in your lifetime. You scare me. A hard man who has emotions is a man. A man without emotions is a soft dangerous man.
@@kevinbelcher557 so true and thank you for your service!
@@kevinbelcher557 Thanks for everything you have done to keep me and my family and friends AND most of all, Country safe.
Her reaction touched my heart!
I love watching Nate Eaton give Secret Santa gifts. He's so humble, gentle, and kind. Secret Santa picked the best person to represent him.
She's only asking for necessities, this lovely woman.
Good on this lady for being aware that the world is full of scammers and questioning this...good on the Secret Santa for caring enough to help others...good on the dogs for barking...they are her protectors...
SusieQ1952 I love that you included the dogs, thank you for being you!
I don't agree with the beginning.
Chris Peña You won’t believe how many seniors end up miserable because they’re unaware of some modern scam techniques, so kudos to this lady
I hadn't even considered that but it's a great point. She immediately suspected a scam. I'm betting she is a tough lady to sneak anything by.
@@chrispena8186 you really have no idea how many elders get scammed out of money do you?
Why should a 77 year old work this hard to buy simple necessary stuff specially in a country like that.... this breaks my heart but thank you to whoever started this secret santa thing ♥️
We all do...
Sometimes in life the winds just blow you sideways, and simple necessities aren't easily obtained any more. We never know fully what another person is going through or what burdens they are facing. That is why it doesn't hurt to treat people kindly. Simple gestures don't cost much but can make a big difference. You need not be a millionaire to do something thoughtful.
@@valiantgold442 im sorry but in my country no one at that age has to work anymore.
@@mirrrie ehh... Count when your done with working according to the goverment calculator😅🙄
@@cathieludemann5879 Agreed. Like the Billionnaire Bezos could do. The people have made him rich. Can't even give a bit to some Senior chairty.
Nates got a Mr Rogers vibe...He just oozes caring and compassion...
Please don’t ever bring up Mr. Rogers in reference to any good person. He was a pedophile.
That is so, nice.
She's my route scheduler for Durham. She's a very sweet lady.
Awww. ❤️ She’s sweet and so grateful. And her dogs were very skeptical, too.
😁 The dogs were not happy campers, it sounds exactly like my Shih Tzu and Maltese when someone is at the door.
No biscuit for the dogs
This lady is so genuine I wish I was her neighbor , I'd be helping her all the time
Nate is such a darling. The perfect man to deliver Secret Santa’s gifts! 🎁🎄 Merry Christmas everyone! 🤗 With love from Australia. 🇦🇺
77 years old and having to deliver papers to get a washer and dryer. Amazing glad she got some help!
how normal people feel when they have worked hard for everything for their entire life.
and someone finally recognizes how difficult that is and provides some type of relief.
God bless her. I'm 60 and would also be afraid to open my door to stranger's. Merry Christmas everyone 🎅
It truly is a sad world we live in.
Oh the onions 😭
They keep cutting them where I am. 😭
@@znrgybalance8703 yes!... they are here as well in full force... very good onions though...
This really brings me a lot of joy. Faith in humanity restored.
A grown 48 year old man crying like a baby! People can be so good! God bless!
This precious lady! I love her reaction!
She really needed those gifts, bless the secret santa
This makes me miss my Grandma.
Poor lady is so confused. I just wanna hug her and her lil yapper.. Beautiful ending.. Bug hugs young lady.
One of the best reactions once she finally got it... he explained it so well to her.
That woman both lost her faith in others and gained it back at the same time.. God bless her
She had me in tears. That was beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
I’m in S FLorida and my parents are the age of this recipient. I was literally in tears. I imagine that many seniors may question the random generosity. I take many fraud / scam reports at my work and the majority are from unsuspecting seniors that may have been persuaded by scammers. My love and Support for your Secret Santa and his message. And BRAVO for this recipient for her questioning of “too good to be true “ nature. You showed two great lessons on this news report 🎄💕
Laura Rodino-posenato that's unfortunate of them, like how did they get scammed by scammers?
Fight Milk jeez, how much did he lost?
Michael Xia my grandpa had a successful career, so much less than he potentially could have, but he was so confused and hurt that someone would do that.
Fight Milk people these days..... greedy and ignorant
Laura Rodino-posenato A friends relative who is super frugal with her money , fell for the “ your granddaughter is in jail and needs bail money. She is a widow , she wired twenty- five thousand dollars to criminals . 🧛♂️
someone, somebody, anybody, protect this kind woman at all costs
Our hardworking seniors deserve this and so much more. It’s so sad that scammers out there target them so much. They deserve our love and support.
" New tires on my outfit" omg this woman gives me back life
Sweet thing has lived 77 years and has apparently never ever seen humanity in this concept , she deserves this and much more .... God bless her and the Secret Santa ..... And also Nate and his team .
_Nate is great ... his goodness is naturally showing! May he be blessed, too!_
This is my favourite video. Love this beautiful lady
This lady was so deserving, so genuine I just loved her. Love from Ireland
I gotta say it one more time the man who gives the gifts out is the sweetest man! You can tell he really feels the Christmas spirit while he’s doing this! 🥰🥰🥰
Nate you are a tremendous person and perfect to be the secret Santa's helper.
I loved her reaction,she was totally shocked. Nate was great with her too.x
SHE'S WAS THE SWEETEST PERSON IN THE WORLD
I just keep watching these and crying, but I keep clicking on more of them! This was life changing for this woman. Warms my heart!
Nate seems so genuine and kind. 🇨🇦
Who else is in tears? 😭😭😭😭😭😭
me!!
This brought tears to my eyes. She was so deserving. She was so grateful.
I love the way Host. Reacts to the people..he does not look down. On the less fortunate ones. He supports them. By his calm heart touching tone of his voice. Bless all
The phone call afterwards was so touching. She is such a hardworking and humble woman. I wish nothing but the best for her!
imagine the pain that lady has gone through in life for her to be that skeptical, I feel so bad for her, and happy at the same time that they helped her
Nate this one got me 😢 was emotional to see how this lady thought it was a prank, showing her vulnerable side, but was so humble and thankful when she realised, you made her day, it's very touching what you guys do for everyone you help 👍
Wow this lady is a sweetheart.
So appreciative and deserving. Good luck to her.
These are so touching. She couldn't believe it was true, probably because she's had it hard. Still working at 77..
I love how she was still hesitant and a little worried something was going to pop out of the 2nd box. What a sweet and beautiful woman. God bless her.
To the secret Santa: thank you for helping out those who really need it god bless
Secret Santa = Frank VanderSloot
You can search all his video RUclips ;)
What this news station does is so incredible! Heartwarming, don't even say enough, to see the reaction of people being blessed!!
Thank you for sharing this video 🙏😇😇👍👍😍
East Idaho News, Nate is PERFECT for this....if you ever let him go, you're making an ERROR.
Great Job, Nate!
Absolute greatness! God bless and keep all of you for doing this!
She was my favorite recipient out of all the secret Santa videos... I just wanted to reach through the screen and hug her.
I love how these good people are being helped..
Brings tears to my eyes!
Diane your post meant the most to me, as i can identify with your living circumstances. So happy for you!
She’s the sweetest.
Loved This Episode ! So Glad This Dear Lady Recieved These Gifts ! Ty Secret Santa.
How can ANYONE not like these videos????? They are so heartwarming to see people get some help when they are struggling.
What he said on the phone about her video being inspiring to others is so very true. This video is making people all over the world cry, haha. Ill definitely make sure to do kind things for strangers more often.
How sweet. She is adorable
LOOONG AND HEALTHY LIFE TO SECRET SANTA...❤❤❤❤
What a transformation once her heart softened. Love it.
damn im rewatching these and you know if an older woman said this is the best Christmas shes ever had, you have really made an impact on her life, and its something she will cherish forever
77 and working....God should be kinder to such ppl...I want to say God bless her but really I want her blessing because she is an angel of God.
Awww, I think she finally realized it wasn’t a hoax when he mentioned the washer and dryer. Whoever the Secret Santa is bless you.
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
This one is so sad you can tell she has struggled her whole life. What a blessing Merry Christmas
Bless her heart, she melted right there in front of our eyes. And I bawled my eyes out. I want to hug her so bad! Merry Christmas!
You guys at East Idaho News... Are great people!!! And to the SECRET SANTAS OUT THERE! you guys are helping the hard working and heart felt humans FEEL APPRECIATED❤️👍🙌
Bless this woman’s heart. I’m so very happy for her.
Thank you for surprising and helping them and I LOVE YOU SECRET SANTA....🎅❤️❤️❤️
Lord Jesus Christ, thank You for blessing Mother Diane. 💗
Nate is a wonderful person and is so delicate. I'm so grateful to the generosity of secret Santa. Thank you for your kindness!!! ❤ ❤ ❤
you get the feeling she has never had an act of kindness given to her .She is a giver and wonderful to see her on the receiving end
You're so kind Nate. Bless you and Santa.
Its a real shame that everyone has to be uber-skeptical of anyone who appears to be wanting to do something nice for us, just because there are so many rotten souls trying to take advantage of people.
May God Bless Secret Santa & East Idaho News!
You are loved from afar!
💖🌷💖
Bonnie Kaye Merry Christmas 🎁🎄 to you from California!! 🎅🏼 🎄 🐻
@@marycook1644 Thank you, beautiful Lady! Merry Christmas to you too! All the way from Missouri!
🎄🌷🎄
I don’t know if I have ever seen a more grateful recipient. She was dubious and I guess that is the world we live in. Nate did a great job of convincing her that the gift was legitimate.
Nate, your compassion touches my heart!🙏❤️🙏
As the years flow........how wonderful to see the good side of humanity.