The EastIdahoNews.com 2017 Secret Santa Special
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- A Secret Santa asked the EastIdahoNews.com team to help distribute $200,000 to deserving families and individuals living in east Idaho over the month of December.
All of the money was given out and some of the surprises were recorded.
Here is a collection of the Secret Santa surprises that we posted on EastIdahoNews.com.
My disabled daughter was given 7 months to live. She is now 53 years old. Praise the Lord!
I really like this reporter. He makes it about the recipient, not about himself. ❤️🎅🏻❤️
Yeah, he and the secret santa makes you want to live in East Idaho
K D yes he is awesome
Agreed
I like that you can hear and see the sympathy and empathy in him with a lot of these stories.
Yes ❤️
Whoever gives this money for this , is a special type of human being.
🙏❤😇❤🙏
Yes❤️👍👍👍👍
She immediately wanted to know who nominated her! She is truly grateful for this, I'm crying!
This reporter has the best job in the world
I'm so fucking jealous
So does Steve Hartman of CBS News.
40:00 onwards, you could see that family were basically just making ends meet and she was so considerate offering the visitors pie, drinks and even string cheese!
She only has a little but, she was so willing to share. Lovely.
I thought so , too! I just sat and thanked God, for people with kind hearts! So touching...
people who have less usually are the ones that give the most...
Anaywilly B Absolutely, been to India many times, people in the West think they’re poor but Indian people don’t think they’re poor, they just don’t need all the material things people in the West have with their shallow first world problems. And the people in those villages across India and welcoming and generous.
Coldstreamer957 I hope you are wrapped in warmth (January 2020) I wholeheartedly agree and have watched repeatedly Carla's gift and can't stop being over joyed in her spirit of Happiness.
The poor People of money cause in heart and kindness its 100% powerful of anyone else love to help People and bring happiness to anyone they know how life is brutal
This guy is loving his job! Best job in the WORLD!
He seems kind! I love this. Thank you secret santa and thank You, God, for touching hearts.
He sees a lot of hardship, probably very difficult for him at times.
2020 still watching these he is amazing and he setting example to us all and also to his kids he says his little elfs
To me there's nothing more heart grabbing / powerful than a spouse taking care of their disabled spouse. Its such a mental & physical challenge and its just so impressive to see.
Those are true hero's.
When I was a teen, my parents were friends with a couple. The husband ran 5Ks and stuff and one day just tripped over his own feet practicing and it felt wrong. Turns out it was ALS. The wife was just an absolute rock for years as he fought using experimental treatments and stuff to delay the effects. Such a wonderful display of love.
@@ninjaphobos no o8p700pû06uu
Who ever is giving this money is an awesome person. I'm so glad they r able to help people who r in need. Bless u all.
I love how he doesn’t force a reaction out of people. Some people appreciate it a lot but can’t express like me.
That is SO TRUE!! My son is exactly like that. I used to give him gifts and think he didn't appreciate it, that nothing was enough for him, it took me years to understand it
@@Tribute2Mike Thats so great that you see that. Many people think others are not thankful but everyone shows appreciation in a different way. I try to give back as a way to show appreciation :)
True. And even though some don't show the usual emotion! Dosnt mean they don't appreciate it just as much?.. bless them
Yeah, I'm glad to see there aren't dumb comments (that I've noticed at least) about "They didn't seem happy! They didn't cry!" and other nonsense like that. People react differently to emotions, that's also why some people cry during movies while others don't, why some people laugh when they get nervous while others don't etc.
To expect everyone to just break down in tears whenever something emotional happens is just showing a complete ignorance of human beings and of emotional responses.
@@gnawershreth very well said
Grown ass man here , just watched this whole video and i'm here to tell you i cried more than once !!! .... God bless secret Santa and those he helped and Nate too , These videos will keep you humble . .... Merry Christmas 2019 everyone .
Merry Christmas & God bless to you too Steve!!
Seriously. I’ve been being watching these the last few days. I’m a single mom, working poor but I know it could be worse. I watch these to remember to be thankful for what I have.
Know what you mean. I was always considered a grumpy old man and here I am sobbing like a girl. There are good people out there.
Grown ass man here also, many tears were shed. So happy to see people who really need help actually getting help. If you'll excuse me i i must go mop the keyboard moat.
Grown ass woman here lol, I just love these videos. Secret Santas all over the world are the best.
GOD BLESS THE GENEROUS SECRET SANTAS OF THE WORLD !!!!
secret santa rocks...thank you for helping when and where you can..God bless
“You do what you have to do for the one you love.” Perfect......
Dear Lord, the dad with ALS and his family!
I'm struck by the positive attitude the recipients have in spite of their hardships.
God bless everyone 🙏
Omg.. you aren’t kidding
What is ALS
gimmesome truth It’s Lou Gehrig's disease
Death sentence. I’ve lost one friend and have 2 others with it now, diagnosed the same month. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclorosis. 3-5 year life expectancy. Only the very outliers live longer. It presents similarly but they don’t have a clue what causes it. And there is 0 and I mean 0 treatment. NOTHING. It may turn out to be as many as 6 different things: diet, repetitive brain injury, genetic, military service, varsity college sports. All are risk factors. It absolutely horrible as one slowly loses bodily function yet maintains 100% mental clarity. A victim becomes a prisoner of their body: can’t breathe, chew, swallow, move much more than an eyeball.
@@Chinookman God Thats horrible!!! OMG!!
What a great wife with the guy with ALS So positive
True...it was awesome
Agreed. What an amazing woman.
I'm Blown Away by the Strength that people have.
👍
@@Zorn76 you will be surprised by the strength you have within you when you are put in a terrible situation
Its lovely to see such deserving people being gifted. My heart broke over the the guy with ALS and a young family. Its such a cruel disease which affects all the family.
o crap men, my heart broke too. His wife is such a hero man...
So Sad indeed 😭
I lost my dad to ALS. It's one of the cruelest diseases a person can get.
What is ALS?
@@robynbryant4274 It's Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly called "Lou Gehrig's Disease." Your muscles cease to work, progressively getting so bad your diaphragm muscles fail and you die. It's slow and it's awful.
This makes life worth living. Helping others😭
Agree ! 👏❤️
You simply can't watch this without crying...
I do. Every time!
Just 6 minutes in and already I’m a complete mess. Huge props to the donor for making this happen and to the team working hard to deliver these gifts to people in genuine need of help.
We take so much for granted. Watching how moved this lady was to get a washer and dryer from Surprise Santa made me Cry, Blessings Abound
Good morning ❤️🖤💜
Yes bless her heart.
That sweet old man was the best..."Oh, I better sit down"...lol..
I loved that comment too!
He was great! I'd love to hang out with him
That mother in the apartment though. She’s was sooo sweet!
"String cheese?!" Haha yes she was wonderful. So cheerful:)
“Spaghetti? Pie? Does anyone want any?” ❤️😀
Minute 25.o8. He is alive, so we are good! What a amazing family. Good bless you all!!!!!!
Why can't we have news channels that just have stuff like this?!? No politics, new negative stuff. Just nice things! I bet they'll get way more viewers
That is true. Even someome like me, far far from East Idaho, not even in America, from Asia, found these Secret Santa giveaways and watching every one of them since after.
I understand why you'd want that, but the news is there to inform us. We kinda have to talk about the negative stuff and politics.
Then vote against Trump.
lol if people found out it was donald trump who was the secret santa. they would call all these gifts "racist"
@@dusty616l 🙄
I don’t know how this ended up in my feed but I have been wiping tears for the whole time. God bless this secret Santa and Nate & Crew. You guys rock.
The same a year later
The one lovely lady who referred to a harsh year as a "teaching year". A wonderful way of putting it.
Oh my gosh what a blessing to watch other people be blessed. I pray that the person who blessed all these people gets it back 10 fold.
Bless all the people who nominated all these wonderful people so they could get the help they need . It goes to show there are still people who actually cares. I ask this in JESUS CHRIST NAME AMEN
It's amazing, and he has been doing it for the last 2 years as well. I started with 2019, then here. I'll be watching the 2018 next.
The family at 40:22 is killing me. They are literally living in a basement, and she is offering the presenters spaghetti. What a wonderful woman.
My God....ALS is so terrible....I feel so much for that man and his family❤
For those who don't know. Welcome to Idaho, we have big hearts and we look out for our fellow man.
Kelley Knapp , Idaho, YOU ROCK !!
Idaho seems like a land of gold and hugs
Lots of respect to all the people in Idaho!
Haha hahaha
I love seeing people happy. This touches my heart so much.
there is great people in Idaho. Looks like a great place to raise a family.
All the things we take for granted...a washer and dryer...
Anybody want string cheese??? 😂💞🤗 I love her!!
Poor thing seems challenged.
Me too ❤️
@@huub1989 Challebged with a huge heart, I suppose
I wish I could give the father with ALS a million $ but I cant 😞. His wife is so positive and so caring . I wish them the best and hope they get more financial help. God bless their family ❤️
Dave Johnson I agree! Gosh, just so sad!
I lost it on that one. She is so positive it makes all my problems seem petty. God bless them.
Ikr😭
I just read that unfortunately the man with ALS passed away 😢
God bless this secret Santa and all these deserving people and families.
I’m only wishing Secret Santa could be nationwide 😭😭😭
this is a community effort........
Suddenly my trials feel so small! It was fun to virtually travel with you through these homes, and get to know so many humble people. I found it difficult to hold back the tears. I wish more news outlets would follow your example. This was so refreshing to watch!⭐️🎄⭐️
Many years ago I was pregnant and lost my stepson I had to wash clothes by hand for 3 months. Bless you Secret Santa.
You can tell the receiving people have a hard time dealing with the fact theres no one there to thank since its a secret santa. Amazing still!
One day i want to be wealthy, just so i can give it away like this. This is amazing.
You should not have to be wealthy just to be able to get well!! I can’t believe the suffering of all these people. America needs a fair health system that looks after EVERYONE.
Carolyn M we need Bernie
Eric Fical God I hope your parliament can get it together and manage to agree on something SO important which affects almost everyone. I just do NOT get it. Life looks very hard in America if you're an average family and happen to get sick. I can't even imagine how some of these people manage at all. I work hard and cost of living is high where I live in Australia but I know if I or my children get sick our health system will cover the costs. it's such a small cost out of the taxes of working Australians, and it covers everyone.
Me too .I love helping people..🖐🏽🖐🏽
You don't have to be wealthy to be a difference maker. 💖
I loved the man with cerebral palsy toward the end he was hilarious
That young man with ALS just broke my heart in two. What a kind, loving and wonderful couple they are, and far too young to have to face something this devastating to their family. It's people like them who I love to see receive these gifts because you just know that it's going to be put to good use and will make their lives so much better. To the Secret Santa who provides all these gifts for EastIdahoNews to circulate - you are truly a wonderful person. I wish I was in a position to do something like this myself.
This is so much fun..... I'm crying......
Needed to just hear something good today. Mid Summer in 2020. Spirit of good cheer
God bless those secret Santa’s for being so generous to complete strangers in need! EVERYONE can do the little things when they see a need. NEVER turn your head against a person in need.
I’m starting to like this East Idaho News guy more and more also. The way he communicates with these people like he’s so honest, so true and so real that I really like his way of doing this. Here at 6:05 as he asks this lady to do something nice with that money and the way he says it just couldn’t be said in a better way. Keep up the great work you’re doing folks and you’re most definitely making this world a better place.
Eight kids and dogs wow.
IDK, I’d rather the cute elf took over...
He is so genuine, I think that it helps the recipients to be more comfortable accepting large gifts.
The father with ALS made me cry.
Yes but congratulations on the wife’s support.
What an exceptional wife.
We never know how fortunate. And Blessed we are. Until we see the needs of others. Thank You Secret Santa. May God Bless all
The guy with the ALS I honesty was crying I'm a 35 years old strong when it comes to sad situations man and it broke me so much
Watching this in APRIL 2020, beautiful to watch at this time of the corona virus🤗🤗. Stay safe America. love ❤️ from Ireland 🇮🇪❤️❤️🇺🇸🌈🌎👍👍
God bless to all the secret Santa..
They don’t need to expose themselves to help others..
Thanks everyone for helping them!
Ive never cried watching a video in my life, these videos hit my heart strings! Really amazing things in Idaho!!
When they gave the guy money to fix his teeth i cried so hard because im in same situation and could relate
Me too. It's personality crusher not being to be able to smile around people when you want too.
@@jeanettedavies8665 I struggled with this my whole childhood, finally got my braces on around 22 y/o. Got them off right before my wedding. Your time will come!
this makes my problems seem like they are nothing. i am so sorry for the family whose Daddy has ALS. what a sweet wife he has. i pray something good will happen to them.
Some people definitely think this was a prank. I wanna see there faces when the dust clears and there still sitting there with that check. All very deserving. Wether you believe in god or not. Bless all the people involved with this.
This is just one of many reasons I believe in GOD!
There should be no likes or dislike options, for such wonderful videos like these.
It just brings out the nastiness in certain people, people who simply do not care about those who have suffered misfortune in their lives
jealous of the recipients............sad, huh?
I'm addicted to watch this video bring me emotional as well as happy tears.
The shock and gratefulness of these recipients just makes me laugh with tears. I mean Im literally laughing with tears pouring down my face. I wish I could do this. Money pays my bills but outside of that, it doesn't run my life. I don't need much to do good for others.
Hello from Edinburgh Scotland this cheers me up no end love it.
Oh the sweet tears of Christmas! Love all you guys! God bless.
The EastIdahoNews Secret Santa Host has been doing an amazing job, giving to hundreds of deserving people, so from watching from my home in Barbados in the Caribbean, i am recommending to the CEO of EastIdahoNews to give this hard working host a trip to the Caribbean. He will experience great food, beautiful beaches, warm weather, friendly people, and great attractions
Nate: Can we come in?
Woman: Ok
Nate: Brings in the whole neighborhood.
Watching this has made me cry so much, god bless everyone doing things like this. Thank you for the ones that are giving the gifts
I am a wreck, just a wreck. I cannot stop crying. These videos are so overwhelming. Thank you to that dear secret santa! God bless that person abundantly!
Totally LOVE the mother and children who received the Blueberry car!! What a beautiful reaction from them all.
i havent cried this much ever thank you secret santa
I am ashamed for every time I get tired of pain. The young man with ALS and his family truly deserve happiness wherever it may present itself. Secret Santa is surely an Angel and Nate is a wonderful person to be giving these gifts with kindness and compassion. One day I would love to be able to do this for people in need. Bless you all.
Every time Nate says, "East Idaho News" I think he's saying "East Side Auto news."
Bravo to him and his team, and huge thanks to the benefactor for making so many people's lives better.
Keep doing the good work, and for those of you that feel alone, even in a crowded house, at the time of Christ Celebration, remember He was sent because God so loved the world, because God so loves you, you are are never therefore alone, God is always watching over you, as every loving father watches over his children.
I LOVE it when the recipient cries. I figure if I’m going to cry, the recipient can cry too. God bless the secret Santa. Merry Christmas everyone. ❤️❤️🎄❄️☃️
From UK 2019.god bless all especially secret Santa.amen xxxx
He is a great reporter. Unlike talk show people who jump around like idiots he is respectful and cares about the people, not the views.
The people that disliked this video all I can say is y’all have cold hearts
Totally !
They don't have cold hearts ,they have no hearts .!!!
this is awesome the guy with ALS.. I cried!!
I brok my heart it hits hard
Plz
this is the true meaning of Christmas
This dude has the best job ever
I have gone through the 210 count box of tissues watching this.
Thank you for sharing.
East Idaho has some wonderful people You should be so proud of your selves Thank all of you for your caring hearts Merry Christmas
This is the BEST video ever.
Stop making my eyes leak! I don’t feel manly while dripping from my face.
Thanks for sharing, there are still good people out there.
Trust me I feel wired crying too
41:00 that’s when you know she’s a good mom, when she wants everyone to eat haha.
Best Christmas special ever!
It's great to see we still do things that can put a smile on GOD's face. This is awesome.
Watching Christmas day 2019, realizing I need tto count my blessings everyday. Merry Christmas everyone.
Yes, every day is Christmas
Peace Brooks Merry Christmas 🎄🎁
Jeanine Morgan I definitely agree if you give from your heart ❤️ everyday can be definitely Christmas 🎄
I love how humble the people are. There are good people in this crazy world.
Better break out the turbo box of tissues for this one!... You're wonderful Secret Santa and helpers.
“Tender Mercies”. I think we can all afford those!
I'm from Lethbridge Alberta Canada and today is Xmas eve and I'm a dad of 2 boys and tonight I'm supposed to go to my exes house for Xmas and I've been uneasy all day and didn't want to go. And this video I put on for some reason... And it touched me... some how I feel better.. And I'll go see my family for Xmas. The part that changed my mind was the couple with Christmas lights on the wall for a tree. That image heavily effected me.
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These were wonderful all of these people were so deserving of this gift.x
WOW THE WHOLE BUNCH OF THEM ARE SUCH STRONG PEOPLE the 19 year old who gave the money to the school god bless them all
Making my eyes water up
I have been crying through the whole video. This is amazing.
The strongest "Thank you so much" i have ever heard, came from the guy typing with his eyes.
Hi there and God bless everyone and especially secret Santa. Great chosen candidates and wonderful presenters. I am so happy to witness, thanks again!
I am absolutley in tears with the 33 yr old institute teacher.
May God stay with you and your family.
You are an inspiration and has totally opened my eyes to alot.
I plowed through the 3 hour video cried, now crying again on this! The ALS gentleman.... Has a beautiful family wonderful wife!! Jesus please help him! Give him back is life!
An amazing 'Secret Santa' providing amazing gifts, bless you.
No weapon formed to hurt us will ever prosper
The love of my life died of ALS and it is such a horrible disease. My heart breaks for them and my prayers go out to them.
What a timely, wonderfully and beautiful thing for those secret Santas to do!
Pay it forward all those who can, it will be the best Christmas gift you can ever give yourself!🎄