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A Secret Santa surprise that will allow this woman to walk again

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EDITOR’S NOTE: A Secret Santa and his wife have asked EastIdahoNews.com to help them give away $100,000 to deserving people and families living in east Idaho. From now until Christmas, Santa’s “elves” will be delivering surprises to many in our community. Some of the deliveries will be recorded – many will not. If you’d like to nominate someone for a Secret Santa surprise, click here.

AMMON — Michelle Rich suffers from lymphedema – a disease that results in swelling in the arms or legs caused by a lymphatic system blockage.

She contracted lymphedema after going through ovarian cancer. She must have her legs wrapped from
toe to hip everyday in multiple layers of wraps and is in great need of new ones so her therapy can be done properly.

The wraps cost $1,000 and Michelle is unable to afford them.

Secret Santa heard about her needs and decided to send his elves over with a surprise.

WATCH the video above to see the unforgettable reaction.

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FAMILY OF IDAHO FALLS POLICE OFFICER

Idaho Falls Police Officer Sabas Flores unexpectedly passed away in August – leaving behind two daughters and a son.

The EastIdahoNews.com elves partnered with the Idaho Falls Police Department and surprised his family with a $10,000 check from Secret Santa. IFPD also presented his kids with some special gifts.

MICHELLE HAYCOCK FAMILY OF BONNEVILLE COUNTY

Three years ago Michelle Haycock’s husband died in a tragic car accident. She was left with five kids and a stack of overwhelming bills.

Michelle decided to go back to school and, just weeks ago, earned her associate’s degree.

The EastIdahoNews.com elves presented her with a $5,000 check from Secret Santa.

LORI PENDLETON FAMILY OF SHELLEY

The EastIdahoNews.com elves surprised Lori Pendleton after she had just returned from Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center with her daughter.

Lori is raising six children on her own and drives a school bus for Shelley Joint School District #60.

Superintendent Bryan Jolley helped surprise Lori with a $5,000 check from Secret Santa.

CHARESE PURSER FAMILY OF SUGAR CITY

Charese Purser works as a secretary at Sugar-Salem High School and cleans buildings at night to earn some extra money.

Secret Santa heard about the single mother of five and sent his EastIdahoNews.com elves to surprise her with a $5,000 check.

SCHOFIELD FAMILY OF MADISON COUNTY

When Secret Santa and his wife heard the Schofield family only had $30 to last until January, they knew they needed to help.

The EastIdahoNews.com elves and the Madison County School District surprised the family with a $1,000 gift card to Broulim’s and a $1,000 gift card to Kohl’s.

RACHELLE FLOWERS FAMILY OF IDAHO FALLS

Rachelle Fowers is a single mother of three who has battled kidney problems for years. She is forced to take several trips a month to Salt Lake City for medical care.

Secret Santa and his wife heard about Rachelle and decided to send their EastIdahoNews.com elves over with a $1,000 check.

WELLS FAMILY OF IDAHO FALLS

17-year-old Kristen Wells has an extremely rare disease called Niemann-Pick Type C (often referred to as “Childhood Alzheimer’s.”) She and her parents have to travel to Washington D.C. every month for medical testing.

Secret Santa and his wife had the EastIdahoNews.com elves surprise the Wells with a $5,000 check.

MELINDA YOUNG FAMILY OF ST. ANTHONY

One week before Christmas, Melinda Young woke up to her house on fire. She and her husband, Kurtis, along with their three children, were able to get out but Kurtis died hours after the fire.

Secret Santa and his wife heard Melinda would be starting over without a spouse and without a house so they decided to surprise her with $10,000.

STEPHANIE EMPEY FAMILY OF IDAHO FALLS

Stephanie Empey is a secretary at Dora Erickson Elementary School. She has spent her life caring for others – often sacrificing her own health to make sure those around her at okay.

Secret Santa and his wife wanted to surprise Stephanie with a $10,000 check.

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