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 35th 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 homeless mother of 2 special needs children living in a hotel; a woman who suffered as seizure while on her steps, resulting in a fall which left her paralyzed; a single dad who needed gas money to pick up his kids who live out of state for Christmas; a woman who needed new tires in order to get her diabetic daughter safely to medical appointments; a man who requested money for kerosene to heat his house as prices have gone up and his wages have not; and man laid off in July who needed help providing gifts for his son.
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.