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These are the stories of those families who have been nominated for MediRide
EMS's Christmas To Remember. If you would like to donate a new toy or new gift for
any of these families who may not win the drawing, you may drop it off at MediRide,
Inc. EMS. 925 W. Washington Street in Marquette (across from Admiral), or if you live
in the Marquette area, and would like our crew to pick it up, give us a call at (906)
226-4565, ext. 10. All gifts not used, or left over, will be donated to the Salvation Army
in Marquette. Here are the stories as submitted by our site's visitors.
EMS's Christmas To Remember. If you would like to donate a new toy or new gift for
any of these families who may not win the drawing, you may drop it off at MediRide,
Inc. EMS. 925 W. Washington Street in Marquette (across from Admiral), or if you live
in the Marquette area, and would like our crew to pick it up, give us a call at (906)
226-4565, ext. 10. All gifts not used, or left over, will be donated to the Salvation Army
in Marquette. Here are the stories as submitted by our site's visitors.
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NOMINATION # 1 - (Hancock, MI) - 11/23/09
*Due to delivery limitations, only families living in Marquette County are eligible to win the Grand Prize(s). Those from outside the area will still be permitted to have their stories posted. MediRide, Inc. EMS
encourages people living in these areas to choose one of these families. You may wish to "sponsor" a Christmas for them. Please Contact Us if you would like information on how to help these families.
"Single mom to be due dec 28th- She has nothing!!! She is currently living in a low income apt. Before that she was living on friends
couches. She works as much as she can but it still isn't enough to buy needed things for the new baby."
Submitted By: Korynn K.
*Due to delivery limitations, only families living in Marquette County are eligible to win the Grand Prize(s). Those from outside the area will still be permitted to have their stories posted. MediRide, Inc. EMS
encourages people living in these areas to choose one of these families. You may wish to "sponsor" a Christmas for them. Please Contact Us if you would like information on how to help these families.
"Single mom to be due dec 28th- She has nothing!!! She is currently living in a low income apt. Before that she was living on friends
couches. She works as much as she can but it still isn't enough to buy needed things for the new baby."
Submitted By: Korynn K.
NOMINATION # 2 - (Lake Linden, MI) - 11/23/09
*Due to delivery limitations, only families living in Marquette County are eligible to win the Grand Prize(s). Those from outside the area will still be permitted to have their stories posted. MediRide, Inc. EMS
encourages people living in these areas to choose one of these families. You may wish to "sponsor" a Christmas for them. Please Contact Us if you would like information on how to help these families.
"Single mother, working one full time job, sometimes two. 3.5 yr old son- father not in their life and not paying child support to help. Son is
special needs and has alot of special care. Mother is trying her best to support child and make ends meet. Mother is very active in her
community and church. She would help anyone if they needed it. Once let a pregnant friend live with her rent/utility free untill they got back on
their feet."
Submitted By: Kimi W.
*Due to delivery limitations, only families living in Marquette County are eligible to win the Grand Prize(s). Those from outside the area will still be permitted to have their stories posted. MediRide, Inc. EMS
encourages people living in these areas to choose one of these families. You may wish to "sponsor" a Christmas for them. Please Contact Us if you would like information on how to help these families.
"Single mother, working one full time job, sometimes two. 3.5 yr old son- father not in their life and not paying child support to help. Son is
special needs and has alot of special care. Mother is trying her best to support child and make ends meet. Mother is very active in her
community and church. She would help anyone if they needed it. Once let a pregnant friend live with her rent/utility free untill they got back on
their feet."
Submitted By: Kimi W.
NOMINATION # 3 - (Marquette, MI) - 11/26/09
"I recently met this family due to their family tragedy. A month ago they lost their infant son to SIDS. As this in itself would be devastating for
any family, I also found out that the father has been laid off from his job for several months. They have two other boys at home. A first grader
and a kindergardner. How wonderful it would be to have some support for this truly deserving family at Christmas time. They had just
relocated to Marquette after serving in the military and have very little family support here."
Submitted By: Deanna S.
"I recently met this family due to their family tragedy. A month ago they lost their infant son to SIDS. As this in itself would be devastating for
any family, I also found out that the father has been laid off from his job for several months. They have two other boys at home. A first grader
and a kindergardner. How wonderful it would be to have some support for this truly deserving family at Christmas time. They had just
relocated to Marquette after serving in the military and have very little family support here."
Submitted By: Deanna S.
NOMINATION # 4 - (Iron Mountain, MI) - 11/27/09
*Due to delivery limitations, only families living in Marquette County are eligible to win the Grand Prize(s). Those from outside the area will still be permitted to have their stories posted. MediRide, Inc. EMS
encourages people living in these areas to choose one of these families. You may wish to "sponsor" a Christmas for them. Please Contact Us if you would like information on how to help these families.
"I would like to nominate the "S" family. Mr. "S" has been out of work for about 2 years since the company he worked for closed. He has tried
to find work like many other people in this town but no luck. They have been torn on paying the mortgage or the bills, well they chose the
mortgage because they need to provide a home for their son. There bills are probably months and months behind. Mrs. "S"t works at a local
fast food business but the money she makes is very little. Mrs. "S" had told me she had to tell their son that their is no Santa Claus and that
would like this family to get their Christmas wish just to have a Christmas."
Submitted By: "Anonymous"
*Due to delivery limitations, only families living in Marquette County are eligible to win the Grand Prize(s). Those from outside the area will still be permitted to have their stories posted. MediRide, Inc. EMS
encourages people living in these areas to choose one of these families. You may wish to "sponsor" a Christmas for them. Please Contact Us if you would like information on how to help these families.
"I would like to nominate the "S" family. Mr. "S" has been out of work for about 2 years since the company he worked for closed. He has tried
to find work like many other people in this town but no luck. They have been torn on paying the mortgage or the bills, well they chose the
mortgage because they need to provide a home for their son. There bills are probably months and months behind. Mrs. "S"t works at a local
fast food business but the money she makes is very little. Mrs. "S" had told me she had to tell their son that their is no Santa Claus and that
would like this family to get their Christmas wish just to have a Christmas."
Submitted By: "Anonymous"
NOMINATION # 5 - (Seney, MI) - 11/27/09
*Due to delivery limitations, only families living in Marquette County are eligible to win the Grand Prize(s). Those from outside the area will still be permitted to have their stories posted. MediRide, Inc. EMS
encourages people living in these areas to choose one of these families. You may wish to "sponsor" a Christmas for them. Please Contact Us if you would like information on how to help these families.
"The father has been laid off and is now 3 months behind in their house payment. They may loose their home and with 5 children ages
rangeing 3-14 there will most likely be no christmas for them as they are trying to put all they have towards not loosing the home."
Submitted By: Polly F.
*Due to delivery limitations, only families living in Marquette County are eligible to win the Grand Prize(s). Those from outside the area will still be permitted to have their stories posted. MediRide, Inc. EMS
encourages people living in these areas to choose one of these families. You may wish to "sponsor" a Christmas for them. Please Contact Us if you would like information on how to help these families.
"The father has been laid off and is now 3 months behind in their house payment. They may loose their home and with 5 children ages
rangeing 3-14 there will most likely be no christmas for them as they are trying to put all they have towards not loosing the home."
Submitted By: Polly F.
NOMINATION # 6 - (KI Sawyer, MI) - 11/27/09
"I've known this family off and on for years, as they lived with mother, with father, and now with grandmother. There's been a lot of upheaval
and uncertainty in recent times for the three children, and all three are amazing children who do well with dealing with the troubles life has
given them. Recently their grandmother lost her job and while she looks for another, at this time of year I fear they may not have as bright a
holiday season and Christmas Day. The oldest child, a teenage girl, is a friendly and active person I've always been pleased to know. The
next oldest is active in sports and has always been willing to help out when people ask for it. The youngest girl is in elementary school and
is already an active participant in various community service activities and youth group. The youngest is a boy who's sweet and funny, and
charms everyone around him. All four children and their grandmother are bright, friendly people and I've personally witnessed the stress in
their day, the dark circles around their eyes, and the smiles they still can bring up. I would love to know they had another reason to smile this
year, and one less worry on their plates."
Submitted By: Patricia C..
"I've known this family off and on for years, as they lived with mother, with father, and now with grandmother. There's been a lot of upheaval
and uncertainty in recent times for the three children, and all three are amazing children who do well with dealing with the troubles life has
given them. Recently their grandmother lost her job and while she looks for another, at this time of year I fear they may not have as bright a
holiday season and Christmas Day. The oldest child, a teenage girl, is a friendly and active person I've always been pleased to know. The
next oldest is active in sports and has always been willing to help out when people ask for it. The youngest girl is in elementary school and
is already an active participant in various community service activities and youth group. The youngest is a boy who's sweet and funny, and
charms everyone around him. All four children and their grandmother are bright, friendly people and I've personally witnessed the stress in
their day, the dark circles around their eyes, and the smiles they still can bring up. I would love to know they had another reason to smile this
year, and one less worry on their plates."
Submitted By: Patricia C..
NOMINATION # 7 - (Palmer, MI) - 11/28/09
"(...mom...) is a single mom working 2 jobs and is barely able to feed and clothe her children. None of the kids have boots. And they probably
wont have a Christmas."
Submitted By: A.B.
"(...mom...) is a single mom working 2 jobs and is barely able to feed and clothe her children. None of the kids have boots. And they probably
wont have a Christmas."
Submitted By: A.B.
NOMINATION # 8 - (Ewen, MI) - 11/28/09
*Due to delivery limitations, only families living in Marquette County are eligible to win the Grand Prize(s). Those from outside the area will still be permitted to have their stories posted. MediRide, Inc. EMS
encourages people living in these areas to choose one of these families. You may wish to "sponsor" a Christmas for them. Please Contact Us if you would like information on how to help these families.
"My sister and husband are wonderful parents who volunteers for a local EMS company and fire department. They are very kind and giving
people who help those in need all year round, even if it is checking in on a neighbor to be sure they are doing well or baking cookies for the
elderly in their town. They have four children (Oh how I love them ) who are also involved in many community projects. They too have been
struggling as many others during this holiday season. I would so much like to see my sister and her family have a special Christmas to
remember. Last year we lost our father just before Christmas. I know in my heart how this loss brought us such sadness last year. I would
like to see that this Christmas is a Christmas of Joy and Remembering. Thank you for your kindness in this gift and the hard work you are
doing to reach out and help some very special families. Happy Holidays!!"
Submitted By:
*Due to delivery limitations, only families living in Marquette County are eligible to win the Grand Prize(s). Those from outside the area will still be permitted to have their stories posted. MediRide, Inc. EMS
encourages people living in these areas to choose one of these families. You may wish to "sponsor" a Christmas for them. Please Contact Us if you would like information on how to help these families.
"My sister and husband are wonderful parents who volunteers for a local EMS company and fire department. They are very kind and giving
people who help those in need all year round, even if it is checking in on a neighbor to be sure they are doing well or baking cookies for the
elderly in their town. They have four children (Oh how I love them ) who are also involved in many community projects. They too have been
struggling as many others during this holiday season. I would so much like to see my sister and her family have a special Christmas to
remember. Last year we lost our father just before Christmas. I know in my heart how this loss brought us such sadness last year. I would
like to see that this Christmas is a Christmas of Joy and Remembering. Thank you for your kindness in this gift and the hard work you are
doing to reach out and help some very special families. Happy Holidays!!"
Submitted By:
NOMINATION # 9 - (Gwinn / Ishpeming) - 11/28/09
"There is a loving father of 2 kids and is now homeless he has to go from relative to relative. There will not be much for this family this year."
Submitted By: Apryle B.
"There is a loving father of 2 kids and is now homeless he has to go from relative to relative. There will not be much for this family this year."
Submitted By: Apryle B.
NOMINATION # 10 - (Marquette) - 11/29/09
"I realize this may a contest for people with small children, but I'm writing this on behalf of my daughter. She lost her job in June and she
hasn't received any pay from unemployment so she hasn't had any money since then. She needs medical care desperately because she
has a tumor on her kidney and was denied medi-caid. She has had a part of her kidney removed already but the tumor came back to what's
left of her kidney. Now she is losing her home to the bank, she's gotten an eviction notice and has 7 days to move all her belongings and she
has no where to go. She needs to come up with all the deposit money and the first and last months rent for an apartment, and we are
depleted of our money so we can't help her. Her son just got back from Iraq after serving 2 tours of duty as a marine and she would like to
give him a very special Christmas but she can't due to everything she has going on, she always thinks of everyone else besides herself. I
would love to see something good happen to her because she's been going through so much and has held up so far. Could you please take
her into consideration as you read this? Thank you"
Submitted By: Sylvia H.
"I realize this may a contest for people with small children, but I'm writing this on behalf of my daughter. She lost her job in June and she
hasn't received any pay from unemployment so she hasn't had any money since then. She needs medical care desperately because she
has a tumor on her kidney and was denied medi-caid. She has had a part of her kidney removed already but the tumor came back to what's
left of her kidney. Now she is losing her home to the bank, she's gotten an eviction notice and has 7 days to move all her belongings and she
has no where to go. She needs to come up with all the deposit money and the first and last months rent for an apartment, and we are
depleted of our money so we can't help her. Her son just got back from Iraq after serving 2 tours of duty as a marine and she would like to
give him a very special Christmas but she can't due to everything she has going on, she always thinks of everyone else besides herself. I
would love to see something good happen to her because she's been going through so much and has held up so far. Could you please take
her into consideration as you read this? Thank you"
Submitted By: Sylvia H.
NOMINATION # 11 - (Gwinn) - 11/30/09
THIS FAMILY NEEDS SOME HELP FOR THE HOLIDAYS. tHE MOTHER IS 25 YEARS OLD AND RECENTLY WIDOWED (AUGUST). MOTHER
OF THREE A GIRL 8, BOY 5 ,AND BOY 3.SHE WAS GOING TO SCHOOL FOR NURSING BUT SINCE HER HUSBANDS ACCIDENT HAD TO
DROP OUT .NO INSURANCE MONEY AND TIMES ARE TOUGH FOR THIS YOUNG FAMILY. THIS WOULD FOR SURE HELP THIS
FAMILY..THANKS AND GOD BLESS
Submitted By: Cindy N.
THIS FAMILY NEEDS SOME HELP FOR THE HOLIDAYS. tHE MOTHER IS 25 YEARS OLD AND RECENTLY WIDOWED (AUGUST). MOTHER
OF THREE A GIRL 8, BOY 5 ,AND BOY 3.SHE WAS GOING TO SCHOOL FOR NURSING BUT SINCE HER HUSBANDS ACCIDENT HAD TO
DROP OUT .NO INSURANCE MONEY AND TIMES ARE TOUGH FOR THIS YOUNG FAMILY. THIS WOULD FOR SURE HELP THIS
FAMILY..THANKS AND GOD BLESS
Submitted By: Cindy N.
NOMINATION # 12 - (Marquette) - 11/30/09
I would like to nominate my sister-in-law and her 3 kids for a "Christmas to remember". She is a single mom with 3 kids, ages 8, 12, and 14.
She has been attending college to further her education with hopes to provide a better/stable financial future for her family. Currently she is
unemployed while attending school and financially is doing very poorly this year. I know she is struggling just to get basic bills paid and I
worry that Christmas will be a very dim holiday for them this year. I know she would appreciate any help with Christmas and trying to keep the
spirit alive for her kids. Thank you so much.
Submitted By: Brenda K.
I would like to nominate my sister-in-law and her 3 kids for a "Christmas to remember". She is a single mom with 3 kids, ages 8, 12, and 14.
She has been attending college to further her education with hopes to provide a better/stable financial future for her family. Currently she is
unemployed while attending school and financially is doing very poorly this year. I know she is struggling just to get basic bills paid and I
worry that Christmas will be a very dim holiday for them this year. I know she would appreciate any help with Christmas and trying to keep the
spirit alive for her kids. Thank you so much.
Submitted By: Brenda K.
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We are currently having some difficulties with our
site. Some nomination stories were not able to be
published. Be assured, we've received them and
those families are included in the drawing!
WINNER!!!