Norfolk/Virginia Beach, VA – FM99 WNOR helped families in Hampton Roads have a happier holiday, thanks to the generous support of their listeners and sponsors! FM99’s 36th Annual Christmas Wish campaign provided money to these families after receiving letters about their situations from family members or friends. In some cases, the recipient wrote in a letter about their own family and the hardships they faced. Recipients included: a woman recently widowed who has 4 kids; a teacher and mother whose husband was killed by a stray bullet while driving to work; travel money for a woman to drive to Washington state to see her kids for Christmas; a family just getting back on their feet after being evicted; a semi-retired 70-year-old Navy veteran with a special needs son who needed major car repairs; and a family of 5 who needed help after the husband/father had knee surgery and was out of work for a while.
Fundraising for Christmas Wish happens all year long at station-sponsored golf tournaments, disc golf tournaments, restaurants, concerts, and many other events.
FM99 WNOR developed Christmas Wish more than 30 years ago to help our listeners during the holidays. Since then, FM99 Christmas Wish has assisted countless families in Hampton Roads, thanks to the generosity of our listeners and sponsors. Financial assistance is provided for things like food, clothing, and gifts, as well as to pay rent, mortgage, utility, medical, and other bills. In some cases, travel money is provided to reunite loved ones who otherwise couldn’t afford to gather for the holidays.
