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Christmas Wish Family #2
Posted by Robert • December 9, 2024
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Posted by Robert • December 9, 2024
You can be a part of shining the light of hope into this family, forever altering their story in a positive way. Their list of needs (and a few wishes) can be found below.
If you would like to fulfill a wish or need on the list by donating new or like-new items or by offering your services, please contact Robert Forbes at KLRC by email ([email protected]) or phone (479-238-8599).
If you'd like to mail in a monetary gift such as gift card or cash, please clearly indicate "For Christmas Wish Family #2," somewhere inside or on the package. For checks, please call Robert Forbes at KLRC at 479-238-8599 before mailing to verify/clarify names.
On Sunday, May 26th there were seven confirmed tornadoes that touched down in Benton County affecting many areas including Decatur, Centerton, and Rogers. Many people experienced devastating damage. Some, like the Johnson family, lost everything in the storm. The Johnson Family includes three young daughters and their 77 year old mother-in-law who goes by Nana Shirley.
Relocating their family after the storm has been challenging to say the least, paying out of pocket for hotels and AirBnBs over several weeks until finally getting into a rental home. Lots of time was missed at work as Destine and Cody had to secure a more stable housing situation for their family. This also meant a significant loss of income. Since falling behind on bills it's been nearly impossible to catch back up and supplying a wonderful Christmas for their children is beyond their reach.
Even before the tornadoes tore through their lives, the Johnson Family had been facing a series of struggles. Lilly, their middle daughter was born 6 weeks early and has had struggles with her eyes, requiring several surgeries to help correct her eye sight. Nana Shirley has been through two separate cancer battles: one with breast cancer and another with throat cancer, requiring 16 rounds of radiation. Praise God, she still remains cancer free. Most recently, Nana Shirley suffered a broken knee which she is still recovering from. Destine had to leave her job to care for Nana's needs.
The Johnson Family remains active in their church and continue to hold onto their faith and they serve others around them.
>> The digital wishlist is now closed. Thank you SO much for your generosity!
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Avery (Age 2)
Lilly (Age 4)
Hope (Age 10)
Destine (Mom)
Cody (Dad)
Nana Shirley
A Special Ask: If you work in a trade (such as a mechanic, plumber, electrician, HVAC, contractor/handyman, etc.) or have your own business that offers services to the community, and you'd like to be a part of potentially helping to fulfill specific needs of this family, please email [email protected]! (Note: Emailing will not obligate you to render any services. You will have the option to review and decide if you are able to help on a case-by-case basis.)
90.9 KLRC
110 N Broadway St
Siloam Springs, AR 72761
