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Christmas Wish #11 – Becky

After losing her 2nd brother at the end of September, Becky’s health took a negative turn. She was admitted to the hospital on October 7th and has been in and out since. Becky’s daughter in law, Christiana, hopes that Becky can be cheerful during the holidays after having a rough past couple of months....

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Christmas Wish #10 – Tristan

About 2 weeks ago, 10 year old Tristan was life-flighted from their home in Ramona to Rady’s Children’s Hospital. He is battling 2 strains of the flu, and also dealing with pre-existing medical conditions including a rare blood clotting disorder and epilepsy. Unfortunately, Tristan will most likely be spending the holidays at the hospital. With the stress of Tristan’s health and the holidays, Aunt Mo is hoping to bring some help and joy to the Tamborelli family with the help of a Christmas Wish....

Christmas Wish #9 – Juan Carlos

Juan Carlos is a local man stuck without a means of transportation while supporting his wife, two daughters and three grandchildren as a driver for the Emilio Nares Foundation, a children’s cancer charity. His colleague, Luz, hopes to relieve Juan Carlos of the unfortunate burden that has been put on his shoulders with the help of Jagger and Kristi's Christmas Wish!...

Christmas Wish #8 – Amber

Over the past few years, Amber has struggled with battling cancer and heart problems, recently having her 4th heart surgery. Due to her multiple health issues, Amber cannot work to help her husband support the family. This has caused a lot of anxiety and depression for Amber and has made it rough on her financially. With so many ongoing issues, it’s really difficult for Amber to think about having Christmas at all. Amber’s friend, Heather, hopes that with a Christmas Wish, they’ll be able to enjoy the holidays....

Christmas Wish #7 – Shayma

Shayma has been struggling lately with raising six kids while dealing with an unexpected car accident. She is doing her best by working longer hours to help support her family. From balancing work, school, and caring for family, Shayma is uncertain she will have a Christmas this year. Shayma's co-worker Peter hopes that he can help relieve her by granting her with this Christmas wish....

Christmas Wish #6 – Ashley

Ashley and her boyfriend, Robert, have been down on their luck. Robert’s mother unexpectedly passed a year ago, and Ashley and Robert are now raising his brother and sister, along with their two kids that they share together. They all share a 2 bedroom apartment, leaving Robert and Ashley to sleep on the couch in the living room. Although Ashley struggles to provide for her new big family, she does whatever she can to make sure they have a roof over their heads. Ashley’s mom, Lora, is hoping Ashley will be able to have a Christmas with the help of a Christmas Wish....

Christmas Wish #5 – Anthony

Sonia doesn’t think her cousin Anthony will have a joyful holiday. Anthony’s vision isn’t the best and is going blind in one eye. Because of that, Anthony struggles to find a job, leaving his fiancée as the one supporting their family. Because Anthony can’t work or even drive himself everywhere, it’s really taken a hit on his mental health and he feels ashamed that he cannot help his family. It is Sonia’s Christmas Wish to put a smile on Anthony’s face this holiday and help him bring joy to his family....

Christmas Wish #4 – Tiana

Tiana is a single mother of 2, struggling to make ends meet, even with working two full time jobs and driving Uber on the side. Her sister, Kelly, is nominating her for a Christmas Wish because she’s afraid her and her family will hardly have any Christmas without it....