Young dad with brain tumor whose toddler died in tragic accident gets touching Secret Santa surprise
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The EastIdahoNews.com team is busy helping a local Secret Santa give $1 million to deserving people in eastern Idaho this holiday season.
In 2012, Eddie began having unusual nerve sensations in his left arm and persistent headaches. It was discovered he had a brain tumor. He also developed hydrocephalus, which almost took his life.
Eddie, the father of three children at the time, drove to UCLA from Burbank every weekday for six weeks to do photon radiation therapy on the tumor. His infant daughter, McKaylee, was with him every day at treatments and doctor appointments. He called her his "happy pill" because she was such a good baby during all these appointments and she brought a smile to him and the other cancer patients and nurses.
During this time, Eddie and Mary found out they were pregnant and they purchased a 2006 Honda Odyssey Minivan to accommodate the size of their growing family.
Over the next few years, treatment was going well, and his tumor had stabilized.
In Aug. 2015, Eddie drove his van home from work and waited for the garage in the parking structure to open up. He didn't know that 3-year-old McKaylee was coming into the garage to see him. Unfortunately, Eddie didn’t see or hear her, and there was a terrible accident. McKaylee didn't survive.
In 2022, routine scans confirmed Eddie's brain tumor was active again, and he has been undergoing treatments since then. His current symptoms, including nerve pain on the left side of his body, balance issues, and relentless headaches, have left him unable to work.
Eddie is still driving the same minivan that he drove when McKaylee died. In tears, he recently said that every time he gets in his van, he remembers the accident. It has been his wish to get a different vehicle but he has been able to work and afford a new van due to his brain tumor.
Secret Santa asked the East Idaho News elves to pay Eddie a visit and drop him off an early Christmas gift. Watch the surprise in the video player above!
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What a fighter he is, that couple's relationship must be extremely solid. May this gift help he and his family to heal. Sending love and light from the UK x
How much should one couple have to endure. Seems so unfair. I hope you have a Merry Christmas and a great New Year! Greetings to you from America 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 😁
My every day problems are nothing I realize now. Lord bless this man and his family with better health and deserved happiness.
I agree a fresh start. This story is touching me.
Beautifully said. So very true. God bless from Hanover, PA❤️
I was thinking the same thing. The fact they have endured through everything is amazing.
"We have four children, three living." So sad.
This story brought tears and more tears. When he said this I felt his pain. What he must relive everyday is terrible. Thank you secret santa for his new vehicle. Hope this eases the hurt/ pain. It was not his fault.I pray he mends and is breathing easier today. God bless you Secret Santa
My heart broke when Nate told the story, and hearing this...
I love that he said that 💔
God bless them 🙏
Oh MAN, the suffering that this family and especially, this man, has been through... Hopefully, the new vehicle well help him to heal, release his guilt/ shame and self-blame, and... HEAL.
This one hit HARD. Thank you, Secret Santa, and Nate and EIN crew.
God bless and grace you all, and this man and his family. Love to all!
Yep this was a hard one
Yea God must really hate that family
This the hards to hear God Bless you Santa, 🙏🙏 for the family
Amen, well said. God bless everything about this family. I pray for more miracles and peace for them.
@@l-bird Me too. It is surprising how often it happens that young children run into the path of their parent's vehicles. I can't imagine that pain. I hope he recovers and recognises that it was not his fault.
Oh, boy, this one was a tearjerker. I hope this man was able to truly forgive himself because it was in fact an accident. McKaylee wasn't here all that long, but she seemed to serve a real purpose in making others happy who needed it the most. I am so very glad he was gifted a new vehicle, and I hope that helps him out with getting that image out of his mind that he seems to have been replaying over and over every time he had to get into the van. I truly wish this kind man the best of luck with his brain cancer and treatments. I would like to wish Eddie and his family a wonderful Christmas and even better 2024!!!
Thanks, Secret Santa... and Nate, too; your compassion is appreciated!
I agree!! Bless you all!!
They just listened, which most time is the most precious gift
Hats off to him and his wife for holding things together. Few couples under such circumstances could ever manage to do so.
For 11 years he has been battling cancer and hasn't given up and on top of that losing his precious little girl. We should never give up. Thank you for your video.
Are you kidding me? May "the lord" continue to bless him? Is this supposed to be satire?
my aunt battled cancer for 17 years. her son died in a war. she outlived him only for two years
@@minastirith997 thank you for comment and sorry for your loss.
Thank you Nate for your kindness in not bringing up the circumstances of his daughter’s death and allowing him to share on his terms .. Thank you Secret Santa.
All the best to this family.
Nate is so caring and aware. A true professional.
What that poor man must be going through every single day plus fighting a brain tumour. My heart goes out to him and his family. ❤️💙❤️🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
What a heartbreaking story. Thank you Secret Santa for bringing some joy into this man's life.
Thank you secret Santa. If ever there was a person who needed a new vehicle this is the guy. My God heal his body, soul, and mind in Jesus's name I pray.
Amen
yes amen amen amen
Amen! ❤
Secret Santa is more than generous and compassionate. SS is quietly teaching me to appreciate how good my life really is. Thank you for a profound reminder. 🌹❤🌹
You honestly don’t realize how good you have it until you see a story like this one!
Beautifully put. All the best to you and your family.
truth
Absolute soldier i pray for him. Sitting here balling at 1am. My dad passed from cancer when i was 11
I'm so sorry for your loss 😞. ❤
The pain never goes away😢
Be nice to everyone you meet. They may be going through more than you know.
Your absolutely right ,,,, you never know what kindness of any kind can do for a “troubled heart “ !!❤️🙏🙏🙏
Holy moly. We should never complain. This family has been thru hell and back.
Praying for complete healing for this man and his family is beautiful! 🎄🌹🙏🌹🎄
let me know when prayer actually does anything 😂
Prayer does work Alan but in Gods time line, not ours. He is faithful to us and never leaves us alone. I will pray for a miracle for this man and his family and also for you to open up your heart to Jesus so he can work through you.
@@helenussery4756 The fact that so many humans still believe in a 2000 year old fairy tale is the real tragedy. No proof, no evidence...and yet they blindly believe the brainwashing. Telling someone you pray for them, only makes you feel good in your arrogance.
I hope Secret Santa knows how much joy he brings to everyone....not just the recipients of his gifts, but for those of us watching these videos.
I think he knows, and he knows he is the one getting a great feeling being able to help so many. Happy holidays ❤🎉
We sure need these videos to keep us grounded and compassionate in these trying times as well.😢 God bless everyone. Praying for healing and happiness and peace for all. ❤🙏🏻
Bless his heart! Prayers for healing and recovery…for his physical and his mental health!🙏🏻📿
maybe 1 of the hardest 1's EVER!!!
This one kills me. I know that pain, that loss. Praying for his family and his health. What a strong man.
Wow, my heart is breaking 💔 God bless this man, his family, and their little angel princess Mckaylee.
This is just so beautiful. I hope he can forgive himself for such a tragic accident.
This is Christmas at its best: a gift that soothes a soul, and fulfills a daily family role. Joy to the world; may healing come to this brave and lovely man; and may they always know the joy of their angel daughter. peace
Perfectly worded ❤
WOW 😭 , I can not imagine the horror of an accident like that. McKaylee was only 3 years old 😭. Wishing Eddie all the best with his health battle and wishing his family the best.
God bless this man and his family.
This wonderful men made me kneel down right away and pray for him and his family for all the blessings God can give them.
Such a humble soul, I really appreciate this kind of people.
And I really appreciate always when I see people inviting this amazing team inside their home.
Greetings and blessings from Germany 🇩🇪
😭 He needed something good that gave him hope! I pray his cancer goes into remission and he is healed. Cancer is hard enough. I can’t imagine losing a child. May this family be blessed in every way possible!
Oh no how awful those poor parents 😭 i hope they find some peace
Father God, please wrap your loving arms around this man and family. Once again Secret Santa angel, sending much respect. Hugs, ya'll from Texas.
Please tell me why God didn’t intervene sooner? I’m not being a smart ass. I just don’t understand. A loving God would not allow this to happen.
@@fatkat311 I can't answer your question and it's a question that I have asked as well. But I can send you hugs. Consider sending me a hug back. I will accept it with open arms. Peace, my friend.
satan is the ruler of this world. THATS WHY…his dominion over earth is rapidly coming to an end and that’s why, like a scared cornered animal, he’s lashing out and tons of awful things are taking place in the world…Jesus Christ is on His way to once and for all, crush the head of the serpent…and He LOVES us unconditionally, ALWAYS…don’t let this world indoctrinate you, God bless you brother@@fatkat311
@@fatkat311God has the ultimate say. A loving God is a God that still loves us, DESPITE us being sinners. We humans are at fault and He still loves us.
This man has been through hell! What a shame 'god' doesn't stop these things from happening in the first place!!!!
This one really got me. I hope this helps Eddie and his family continue to move forward from such a tragic accident.
This man is extremely strong. I cannot imagine the pain he feels everyday remembering a traumatic event like that. And on top of that there is the brain cancer. Incredible willpower.
Heavenly Father, i ask for complete healing of this man. Heal his brain, heal his heart, in Jesus's name i ask that this be a part of Your perfect will.
Thank you.
God IS great! 🎯
❤❤❤
Amen 🙏🏻
I love that secret santa finds people who are truly suffering or struggling. It really does help brighten their lives and lighten their load.
God bless this man he deserves it sorry for your loss of your daughter no parent should have to bury their own child
This is so beautiful! Every town needs a secret Santa! 🎅🏼
I agree! All towns need a secret Santa! So, many great needs everywhere. I see it and it’s so heartbreaking. I don’t have that kind of money to bless people like that but I randomly give what I can. Right now my brothers family is almost homeless and I’m not allowed to house them in my home. My brother is disabled and doesn’t understand the evil of scammers and he got taken advantage and had to file bankruptcy and that makes it impossible for him to even rent an apartment. He discovered that after leaving terrible living conditions at a place. I’m doing my best to find something for them as they are running out of days at an hotel gifted to them for a few weeks. I can’t believe how hard it has become to rent a home or an apartment. And how terribly expensive property has become! May more people who have more than enough become a secret Santa. I truly believe that greater dividends come our way through the system of giving.
So true!
They really do!
@@evasibrava6895 I'm so sorry for all your troubles. Have you set up a Give, Send, Go account for him? People are very kind & generous still and I'm sure you could get some help there. Also Habitat for Humanity may b able to help you or point you in the right direction. I'll be praying that you receive the help you need soon!
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I can't imagine the grief and pain he's dealing with. May God bless him and his family.
This guy must have a will of steel. Incredible just incredible. God bless him and his family and Nate his team and, of course, Secret Santa, too.
I am so thankful to the secret santa for giving him a new ride. I cant imagine the pain they go through everyday they ride in that van.
I lost a very dear friend this year after he lost his battle with a brain tumor - they caught it too late. My thoughts and prayers with this family and hope that he will continue to win his battle with this terrible disease. So inspiring to see how this "Secret Santa" is bringing some joy into the lives of people. Greetings from Adelaide in South Australia.
Unfortunately ive lost several close friends to diff cancers. It never gets easier however it gets to be a new normal. So sorry for your loss. Cancer takes the kindest people. ❤ to all.
Just reading the title of the video my eyes got watery. Hearing Nate read the Secret Santa Letter I couldn’t believe that it was describing somebody’s life journey with so many challenges. When he opens the door and is so calm, polite, and is able to still smile at the end… that’s just incredibly amazing ❤
Sometimes you just wish you can ask higher powers isnt this enough. Have i not got enough hardships. Again so glad Nate gives his recepients time too talk. Have a warm and merry christmas.
If this story doesn't BREAK YOUR HEART, then I don't know what would... Pray for them.
This story was tough. Thank you for being so sensitive about letting him tell his story in his own time and being so compassionate. I wish the dad and his family only good things.
That is so incredibly sad . I hope this young Dad is healed from his tumour and his pain.
This was probably the hardest secret santa to watch.. this family has so much burdens and I hope they find happiness this Christmas. I hope he can go into remission and enjoy life again!
Love how Nate let him tell his story without interrupting or suggesting he already knew. It provided this man so much dignity and hopefully at least a tiny dose of healing. LOVE these videos. I daydream about being a Secret Santa someday and similarly helping others.
"Means the world..."
Thank you, Secret Santa.🎅
❤ from Jerusalem.
I'm praying for your Jerusalem too 😊
@@ariellesoullighting4309 Thank you.
Fabulous! Thank you, Secret Santa! ❤❤❤
I think this man was the most deserving and appreciative person ever of an automobile in your series.
What a deserving man ! May the Lord cover him in grace and bring healing to his heart and I claim healing over the cancerous brain tumor, that he will be completely healed and restored, in Jesus name, Amen 🙏🏻
What a lovely man, who has been and is going through so much. Stay strong sir. With love from London
I couldn’t imagine having to go through what this man has gone through. My heart hurts just thinking about it. Sir if you happen to read this please know that your strength and resilience as a father is inspiring.
I lost my beloved husband to Glioblastoma (brain cancer). My heart and prayers are with you and your wife. Godspeed.
Being a Dr In EM who has treated children who have been run over by their parents, I have a window into this mans grief. I cry, I hold my loved ones, I treat everyone I meet with kindness - you never know whats happening and everyone, EVERYONE has a story.
Secret Santa, thank you and God bless you, Nate and the crew. This made me cry and smile. May the Lord heal Eddie and bring him comfort along with his family. ❤
Can't help but beliève his sweet Angel daughter had something to do with this. Bless this kind and courageous man! ❤
She may be gone from this earth, but clearly this family keeps her memory alive. God bless...
4 years ago, my neighboor's daughter shot out in front of me on a sled from the side of the road. I turned the car into a snowbank. Got out of the car, looked underneath from the back of the car and only saw a boot in the snow. We pulled her out and somehow she only had a scratch on her forehead. Her and I are the luckiest/blessed people in the world. I still tear up thinking about it. I feel so sorry for this young man. She is watching over him now. God bless him.
Omg I can only imagine the extreme emotional pain this man must have gone through and is still going through. I pray for him and his family that they have brighter and more loving days ahead…
Beautiful blessing after such a tragic loss. ❤
What a terrible burden to bear. What a beautiful testament of a father’s love for his child. God is among us and He loves you. Thanks, Nate.
Some people have an awful lot to put up with. I'm glad Secret Santa chose this man.
Secret Santa has a first class ticket to heaven.
As a dad this breaks my heart. I cried with him when he realized he does not have to drive around the reminder of the tragic death of his daughter anymore. I hope he can heal now, physically and mentally.
Poor guy he must feel so guilty about the accident with his daughter and fighting brain cancer , much respect to you !
Our first son died in infancy. We had 3 more, and they’re all great adults now. However, and it was 39 years ago, you never forget.
This man, this family, have walked through so much. The new vehicle is well deserved.
No person should have to live with causing the death of a child certainly not your own child. I am so sorry for your loss and the suffering you've endured in the past 11yrs. I hope that this gift makes life a little easier. Merry Christmas from UK
Thank you Secret Santa for helping this man and his family.
ALL YOU WANT TO DO IS HUG THIS MAN....SHE'S YOUR ANGEL IN HEAVEN SHE'S GOT YOU SIR DIET DIET DIET WILL TURN THINGS AROUND!!!!!
Thank you santa ❤❤❤ from canada
Keep fighting and have awesome merry Christmas blessed you family
This is how you start off a Monday, what a great gift to a deserving person
East Idaho News has taken over my algorithm and I’m here for it.
Eddie, Wishing you and your family all the best. Merry Christmas!!
We love you Secret Santa! 🎄🎀🎅
All of Secret Santa's gifts are "bullseye", but this one has touched me more than many others. To recognize this man's need and to see to it was beyond precious! Thank you, Secret Santa, for being sensitive to different needs people have, and for doing something about as many as possible. Love and best wishes for Christmas from a very cold morning in Istanbul ❤😍
Praying for this kind man. As a cancer survivor I can tell you my two-year fight was long, hard and awful. I can't not think of having to fight that battle for eleven years and can tell you this man is a true FIGHTER! Praying that he is healed, and that God continues to guide his medical team.
11 and a half years battling cancer, wow.... keep fighting. My father is also fighting prostate cancer for 5 years and still getting treatment
Thank you Secret Santa for all that you do. Thanks also to Nate and the gang for their work. God Bless this man and family.
Amen 🎄
When Nate asked if the new vehicle will hold everybody, dad quickly replies: “We have four children total, three living…”
Wow. Such an honour to his daughter.
This one hurts your heart 💔
What a thoughtful gift from Secret Santa 🎅
God bless this man and his family 🙌💕
God bless Secret Santa, EIN, Nate and Crew and ALL involved 🙏💞🙏
People don’t deserve this suffering. Thank you secret Santa for all you do.
He and his family have been the a lot. Prayers for them. They sure needed Secret Santa.
This one is the most heart wrenching of all. I pray God will heal his body and comfort him in his sorrow. Thank you secret Santa for this wonderful gift.
I trust this is the beginning of a total healing for this man. May the Secret Santa continue to be blessed for all he does to help others.
Lord have mercy on this man, release him from his grief, renew his health. God bless you all.
Eddie, be blessed from the LORD 🙏👑
Loves from Switzerland 🇨🇭🇨🇭🇨🇭🇨🇭🇨🇭🇨🇭🇨🇭🇨🇭🇨🇭🇨🇭
I do hope Secret Santa, Nate and the crew have started a new positive era for all the family. Much love, gratitude and admiration from Bodhinyana Monastery ,Western Australia
No one knows why these things happen, just know that God knows and loves you. You are a great man.
Praying for this man and his family. Wishing them a very Merry Christmas. This new car will surely help him mentally as it won't be the one he was in when his beautiful little daughter lost her life. Secret Santa thank you for helping so many people. You are just amazing. Thank you Nate and Helpers too for all you do. Merry Christmas to all.🎄🎅🎀
The picture of the little sweetheart at the end was my undoing! Such a sad story for this family! No material things can ever replace their little Angel but not having to get information van can at least ease some of their pain. Once again, God bless Secret Santa and God Bless this family. A reminder hug your spouse and children as much as possible and appreciate what you have, because you never know what tomorrow brings
I can hardly breathe….choking up tearing up knowing this little angel had to pass on because she loved her daddy so much to rush to greet him😭😭😭 I know they will meet again in peace and unending love. I’m grateful he has his wife and 3 children to give him reason, purpose and strength to face each day.
I couldn’t take this segment. How does secret Santa hold his/her emotions just watching the lives he has touch? Bless him/her now and forever….
Merry Christmas Eddie🎄 Jesus is alive, receive his goodness and grace🎄🎄🎄 Have a beautiful holiday season❤ you are healed in HIM🥰 sending warm aloha to you and your family from Hilo, Hawaiʻi🌺🌺🌺⭐️
What an awesome man. God Bless you sir❤❤❤
This precious man has battled for so long and then to lose his babygirl in freak accident with their own car and have to relive that 😢he deserves this so much they all do ❤ what a miracle secret Santa you are so loved !!!
Crying my eyes out. I understand that kind of pain. Thank You Secret Santa, I know that YOUR Generosity is going to make that loss a little easier. May God bless You for The Love You have shown Your Community. That LOVE has gone around the world and has shown that there are so many Kind Beautiful People in the World and LOVE can overcome Hate and Love Can Build a Bridge. Much Love from the Appalachian Mountains in South Central Pennsylvania Somerset Pa USA ❤️❤️👏👏💯🙏🙏🙏 Merry Christmas to ALL.❄️🎄🌨️☃️🎁🌇🎄🎄🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
This is so uplifting. Truly the Grampp family deserved this blessing.
What a terrible accident to endure the loss of that beautiful child.
OMG, I can’t imagine how he felt having to drive that van after what he/they have been through. I’m so glad someone stepped up to help him/them in this way. I hope he continues to fight and becomes cancer free soon 🙏🏻.
i wanna give that man a hug so bad 😢.
It must have been so difficult for him knowing that he had caused her passing in a vehicle he has still been forced to use.
God bless him, his family and his little princess.
This one Nate ................This one hit very hard!! Thank you secret Santa!