McDonald's employee who walks over 2 miles to work gets special Christmas gift from a Secret Santa
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- čas přidán 23. 12. 2023
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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.
Isaiha has always been a responsible person.
Two and half years ago, he and his siblings were sent to live with their grandma. Isaiha held down a job, went to school and played hockey as he worked toward a scholarship. He eventually dropped out of both school and hockey to help his grandma with his siblings.
Isaiha’s grandma was diagnosed with cancer in August 2022 and passed away this March. A month later, Isaiha’s brother lost his life.
Isaiha and his older sister were left to fend for themselves. He pulled himself out of depression with her help.
Isaiha works at McDonald's and hopes to save enough money to get into a place of his own. He bought a car six months ago but it broke down the same week he bought it. He walks about three miles each way to get to work or relies on rides from his sister or friends.
He doesn’t give up on himself or let his situation define him. Isaiha has a big heart, is kind and has a smile that is contagious. He has goals to continue his education and get back into hockey.
Secret Santa asked that we visit Isaiha and surprise him with a special Christmas gift. Watch the video in the player above!
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Can you imagine being through all that at such a young age? Thank-you Secret Santa for giving this young man a well deserved hand up and for letting his supportive sister be a part of it!
Absolutely deserving! What a great kid and so thankful🎄🎁🙏🏻❤️
THANK YOU Secret Santa🎅🏻🎀and East Idaho News Crew Elves!! 🤗⛄⭐🕊️
Amen...beautiful story indeed...God Bless him and Sister. Merry Christmas Everyone.
I was told this a a kid my grandfather my mom's dad had to quit school in order to support the family l heard he hated to do that because of his reasons and he swore that his kids will never quit school and better one self and they didn't well they got their GED but again no one was able to take that away from them or yourself kudos for him and EIN and especially the staff there and blessings for everyone here and there across the universe.🌹🤩🥰😘 And merry Christmas to one and all.
Every state or country needs a secret Santa.
He will grow to be someone truly special! ❤
Isaiah is shy and a bit overwhelmed, but grateful. Sister Aurelia loves her brother and was so happy for him. This gift will change his future for the better. Whoever nominated him is very kind. Another well done job Secret Santa
Yes, you can tell he’s very grateful but painfully shy and doesn’t care for a lot of attention. His gift is so well deserved. I pray he’s able to get back into hockey and fulfill his dreams of going to school!♥️
Thank you Nate and all the team at EINews, you instantly change people's lives for the better and do it in such a loving, caring, compassionate way. May you and the secret santa be blessed with good health, happiness and love for all you do for people who have often been through the most awful times in life and illness
Great kid with a bright future, with his sister by his side!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A wonderful surprise & so well-deserved! Tear-jerking story, for sure.❤
Give them both a huge hug. I can’t think of anyone more deserving. I drive the same suv and love it. And Aurelia is such a beautiful name
It was such a privilege to play hockey with Isaiah! He was always so positive and loved the game. I'm so happy he had this blessing come toward him this year. I can say, just from the little details I have seen of his life and the things he was dealing with mid-season, he deserves everything the world can offer! This put a smile on my family's face, knowing a distant family member is getting better. We love you, Zay. You will always have a home with your team, on the ice, and with us. Forever and always.
Isaiah is even more blessed with friends like you❤
Absolutely amazing! I love this!
I live in Christchurch, New Zealand and have watched these videos the last couple of years and of course, go through the tissues…and this one is particularly sweet after reading your comment. It takes a village, including his work colleagues at McDs, to show kindness and stoke the fire of self-belief after such challenges at such an early age. Take care of him and yours, ‘Kia kaha’ which means ‘stay strong’ in Māori, our indigenous language, from New Zealand to you in East Idaho. 01.01.2024! 🐑🐑🇳🇿🇳🇿
Love this, hope he gets back into Hockey!
Blessings..blessings..I know he deserves the world. His smile ❤
He is stunned. After a series of seriously sad events, this young man is staying strong for the siblings he has to take care of. Thank you Secret Santa from a fellow American
You took the words right out of my mouth. I think he's been so used to bad things happening that he was shocked at this and didn't fully absorb what was going on. So thankful to that secret santa. He and his sister deserve it 😭😭
As a fellow that was a dishboy at chilis for 4 years and walked 4 miles to work i LOVE to see this. im no longer doing that but the struggle is real.
You are the backbone of America
My sons used to walk several miles to work, and my grandfather used to walk about 20 miles to work at a factory for 25 cents an hour and then 20 miles homee after shift. It's definitely respectable to walk to work, still make it through a shift, and then make it home. Well done! Glad you don't have to go through this anymore.
So? That's great exercise. You must have been healthier back then
bold assumption buddy i walk even more now@@Scott-got-caught
You’re not mad he walked less than you and gets a free car?
Poor kid. What a sweet quiet young man. I’m so happy for him.
Lol, you're happy for him he sold the car for drugs then overdosed and while he was in the hospital his sister took the rest of the money and got arrested for drugs and prostitution. Yeah really a time to be happy for someone I mean seriously what's wrong with you
He’s got that tweeker vibe
She had that prostitution vibe…. lol
@@Mr.Death101 How do you even know that? Also why are you getting so angry at Jenn Righter's comment. If what you said is true, then how was she supposed to know?
@@RossLemon seriously? It's a simple thing to find not only that but just make a foia request which is the freedom of information act and it will tell you everything. And her comments sucks because people just say who they think are great people or wonderful and hard-working people even though they don't know them or anything prior they just see a video and comment like an uneducated moron. I've seen comments with people have said all this is such a great guy and he's so humble and he is such a great family Guy and then two months later he slaughtered his family. People are idiots don't make a comment on somebody if you don't know the truth and why waste money on some bum?
These two siblings are just perfect. The way she cares for her brother is absolutely beautiful. These two kids have been through so much and are working so hard. They deserve the world. Prayers for these two kids.
He cannot express himself, but what a sweet young man. Thank you guys for blessing Isaiah with a car. God bless you.
Can you imagine going thru what he went thru... I thing thats more the reason why showing emotions may be difficult for him but you can really see it in his eyes how grateful he was
I’d give up all the money I’ve made in the big city to be surrounded by good people like this. East Idaho is truly blessed!!
of our heart's true desires, how God made us Psalm 133:1 "Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity".
You can do it now :)
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND YOUR SIS GORGEOUS YALL KEEP YOIR HEAD UP AND KEEP DOING YOU MUCH LOVE
Just make sure to vote red if you do, that is all we ask!
@@mdaiken82 you are absolutely correct ! People want to leave the cesspool cities but then keep voting for the same distinction in our communities.
Blessings
Isiah is so shy and humble. It seems like the individuals that Secret Santa recognizes all have those two traits. They help their family, friends, and community and just go on with their business. It’s so refreshing to see unsung heroes rewarded.
This story bought tears to my eyes may God bless this young man and his family
I’m not crying, you are
@@tonyacook3281 I SURELY am!😊😊😊❤
You can tell he is very humble person. Merry Christmas everyone.
This young man seems shy and rather confused that someone would do something so nice for him. "Is it for real? " So adorable Isaiah. I'm very pleased for him and his sister surely been having a rough time in life. Secret Santa you just turned another life to a better way of living. God bless Secret Santa and his friendly helpers
Blessings to you all for safe happy and peaceful holidays 🙏
He was thankful unlike the brat from Guatemala
Amen.
Stoned
Beautiful. Thanks secret Santa. Merry Christmas to everyone reading this. Greetings from Kenya.🇰🇪
Merry Christmas!!!
And Merry Christmas to you from Canada 🇨🇦
MERRY CHRISTMAS from Durban 🌍🦁🦓🦏South Africa 🤗😍
Merry Christmas from New York!
🎄Greetings and Merry Christmas to you in Kenya! 🙂🎄
Glad he had a Secret Santa who gave him a car. He deserves it! I'm crying.
Me too
He deserves it? Could you know him personally? Just so you know he sold the car for drugs overdosed on those drugs and while he was in the hospital the sister took the rest of the money and it was arrested for prostitution so you're idiots
From what I’ve read he sold the car overdosed and while he was in the hospital his sister took the money for drugs.
@@joski9030 Why would u say something like that
@@lucien4980because they're miserable and can't stand seeing anyone else be happy.
This fine young man and his siblings have been through a lot, still they have decided to do whatever it takes to keep going. I am sure his grandmother taught them good. Going strong the right way and no turning to drugs, alcohol and crime is the only way to get out of poverty and not become homeless. God bless him and all the people who made this possible.
Big thumbs up for your sister too!!!
I hope you guys will let the secret Santa know from a nobody in Indiana that what he's doing is wonderful not just by helping them out financially but by actually caring for these people. I wish I was in a better position to help myself. Even though they're in Idaho and I'm in Indiana it doesn't really matter. A person in need can be anywhere. God bless you all every one....
Have you in my heart. Wishing you a Merry Christmas. ❤
You are not a nobody ~ And great message to Secret Santa ~
Merry Christmas Jamienye🎉🎉🎉God loves you 🎉
A heartfelt comment. Blessings to you.
Merry Christmas! Remember there is lots of things we can all do for others that cost nothing more then just our time. And often our time can be the greatest gift to others.
God bless this young man & his family.
He is so cute and sweet! You can tell he's overwhelmed! May God increase him in every way and bless him with a great wife and a great life in Jesus name Amen!
Amen!
Life can be unfair at times, and it can seem like nobody cares. I'm so proud of this young man for the sacrifices he's made for his family and for having a good work ethic. Sometimes all we need in life is for someone to stretch out their hand to us and give us a little boost to keep us going and on the right track. God bless Secret Santa and this deserving young man.
eurocentric culture actively seeks to murder 99% of the human species with labor induced starvation. nothing about this story is cute. people should just get paid enough to buy their own necessities. not have to depend on the charity of people who literally think its ok to make 99% of the human species die from starvation
The sister is the greatest support any person could ever want true definition of love
He seems like such a sweet guy!
You can tell that they both have good hearts. A well deserved gift I am sure.
I used to walk miles per day just to find food.
But, I'm glad this kid got a car.
The ability to find happiness in others is what makes us human.
Glad he was blessed after all he has been through and certainly hope he continues on with his education/at least gets a GED.
Thank you, Secret Santa!!
Merry Christmas to you, EIN, Secret Santa & everyone reading this!! Enjoy this beautiful holiday, everyone!!!
He's so humble. That kid has been through a lot. It's beautiful to see a brother and sister so loving to each other. What kind souls. I hope he can get into hockey again and back to his education. Secret Santa did an awesome job with this young man!
This young man is an example of a great human being. He has experienced so much hardship at such a young. Hardship that would destroy anyone and yet, he moves forward. You look at him and you know that he is responsible and kind. May the Lord bless him forever.
Wishing Isaiha and his sister a very Merry Christmas. Wow, they have been through so much. Praying for better days for them both. Thank you Secret Santa for another wonderful gift for a truly deserving person. Thanks to Nate and all of the Helper Elves today for the delivery and video. Merry Christmas everyone.🌟🎄🌟
I couldn't help but smile throughout the entire video. Isaiah is a very soft-spoken young man. No doubt the generous gift of a set of wheels will not only help him get around but will lift his spirits. His sister is adorable and seems very sweet also. I'm happy for him and wish their family a very Merry Christmas!!
❤️🌲❤️🌟❤️🌲❤️
Thank you, Secret Santa, for blessing this young man and so many others. Many blessings to you!
I love that he reacted the way he did, not faking anything to please someone else. I am sure he is just as happy as those that break down in tears, but that is simply not in his nature. To react less visible, but real, is way better than to fake a big reaction. Good kid, you deserve it!
Thanks for a great season guys!
Still supposed to be going through with these till the end of the year according to another commenter on another one of these videos, so fingers crossed!
They deliver gifts to New Years eve
My tears are flowing. I wanted to reach thru my phone & give this young man a huge hug. Thanks secret santa for what you did for him!
This was the first Christmas season I’ve seen Secret Santa. Watched them all, plus others from previous years. I wish every state had this. Nate, you’ve done a wonderful job with secret santa. A big thank you!
I've always been excruciatingly shy growing up, at 33 still have my moments.
Dude has been through a lot this past year, and you can tell just by his smile how appreciative he is. 🙌
I was a caregiver for my grandmother when she was sick, and now my mom (doing a lot better) for the past 10 years.
I can't stress enough how much respect I have for people like caregivers, and nurses who go out of their way to help others.
Wish him and his sister a better new year.
I'm not crying....there's something in my eye!
He has a great smile and a kind heart. I think he has a bright future ahead of him! Thank you, Nate, and Secret Santa!
I’m crying watching this video. I’m so thrilled for him. He has such a great attitude despite the adversity that he has faced. May God bless him and his family.
Within 1 minute I’m over here wishing I had a million bucks just to give to Isaiah. Thank you to everybody who helped this young man 🙏🏾💖💖💖
if i can donate 5 thousand then you can too
Praise God!!!
Thank you Secret Santa!!!
There is no god
All the tragedy he and his sister have been through, the gifts for him are amazing
and you can see how grateful they both are and deserve the goodness they recieved.
God bless those two.
THANKS FOR LETTING THIS YOUNG MAN KNOW THAT PEOPLE CARE EVEN THOUGH THEY NOT YOUR FAMILY . EPIC
Now this is the real spirit of the US; good ppl doing good things!
Wonderful. Thank you, Secret Santa! Have a wonderful Christmas. ❤❤❤
Just by his reaction you can tell he ain't used to nice things happening to him. I hope this right here is the start of something new for him and that he succeeds in life
I know people might think hes ungrateful but this kid has been through so much heartache he seems like hes in total disbelief
Secret Santa, EIN and all others valuable person precious work always and Love from Bharat (India) 🇮🇳
Love from the USA ❤😊
A humble young man. Wishing him the best.
That good young man deserves all he gets! Thank you for the good people that made this happen!
Thank you Secret Santa , Nate , and Crew . God bless you all . Merry Christmas . 🎅🤶🧑🎄🎄❤️💚
Merry Christmas everyone thank you and secret Santa 🎅
Wonderful gift for a deserving young man. He was so shy but you could tell he was thrilled.
This brought me to tears! What a wonderful lift for a young man who has been through so much. Thank you, Secret Santa! You just made my day, too!!!❤
I just want too thank Nate and all the fantastic commenters here for this seasons great content. As a little tradition i stop watching the secret santa vids on the 25th. I will be back again for the next season. I hope all of you get a great christmas and try and find a moment where you can relax a little. Just enjoy the company of your loved ones.
Why? They deliver gifts to New Years eve
With what he's gone through he could easily have gone down the wrong road ! But he's hard working and focused ! Good on him !
I love how he wondered several times who the Secret Santa was.🥰
Secret Santa deserves one million hugs.
This reminds me of the other young man who had to walk to work, and you featured it a few years ago. This is really awesome. Diversed recipients of Secret Santa. Thank you for all that you do guys!
Merry Christmas everyone 🎄❤️🎄
What a humble gentle young man……sister is so sweet…..they are a tribute to their grandmother & bringing up❣️
I can't stop smiling! Secret 🎅comes through again!👍🤝Nate & the Crew represented EIN so well!🤝🎉🎊Merry Christmas to all & to all, a good night!🎄🦌🎅💚❤️💚❤️💚❤️🕊️✌️🤝🕊️✌️🤝
Merry Christmas everyone ❤❤🇮🇩🇮🇩
That was wonderful to see that humble young man get the car and check. He was so so touched and you could see the appreciation he had for this very very needed gift. I bet he wushes he could say thank you to the person who did this personally. Secret, You DID GOOD!
It’s ALL About Giving. Secret Santa is the True Hero here for being Willing to Help a Well Deserving Young Man. This Vehicle will Help him Reach his Dreams. 👍🙏
Merry Christmas everyone! Thank you secret Santa, again for everything you do for everyone!
Sending Christmas wishes from half way across the world Islamabad,Pakistan
Merry Christmas from New York! 🎄
Merry Christmas 🙏🏻🫂🎄🌟
That poor kid. Luckily big sis is there, but still ...
Thx Nate for allowing us to visualize the Happyness you sow accross East Idaho, through Secret Santa.
He got the gift but not sure why my eyes are moist and I don't even know him 🤷
Thank you secret santa 🤩
Oh my gosh - this one gave me goosebumps and made me cry. Isaiah seems very deserving of Secret Santa gifts. He seemed a bit shy. I would rather give than to receive. When I receive gifts I get shy, awkward, nervous, emotional, anxious, etc. I love that Secret Santa helps out the deserving individuals out West. What a great person. I really enjoy seeing Nate & his team deliver Secret Santa’s special gifts. Really uplifting to watch. Thank you Secret Santa, Nate and everyone for spreading positivity & happiness. Luv, from Michigan. ❤😊
Wow. He's cute!
Shes cute too.
thanks secret santa Merry Christmas and god bless u more
He seems like the sweetest soul ever ❤much love to you Isaiah!
This is awesome Merry Christmas 🎄
All the Secret Santa Christmas Gifts are very touching for those in need. God Bless and Merry Christmas to everyone..
I can feel my introverted self coming out when they talk to him. Bless him
This young man looks steeped in sadness. Praying for him. Sometimes, a boost from a strong source can change the course of someone's life.
Boy has he been through alot thank you Secret Santa Merry Christmas to all
Congratulations to you!!! I can't believe that his sister's name is Aurelia, that was my grandmother name !! God Bless You All...
He's a cutie. Good for him!
Deus abencoe! Aproveite com SABEDORIA e NAO dirija bebado!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Such a lovely young man selfless and to be admired for his strength of character regardless what has come against him he is out to achieve his goal a well deserved Christmas present from secret Santa drive with care may God continue to bless you in every area of your life in Jesus name amen
Poor baby was overwhelmed ❤❤❤
Now that's a great Christmas story.❤🎄❤
Sweet🎄
Glad he got a little light in his dark days. Secret Santa is a Legend.
To lose his brother and father at such a young age. This was wonderful.
That is so nice for helping this guy with a car.
YAY!
Absolutely love that kid! He deserves a break & I'm so thankful Secret Santa was able to give him one!❤
This one was great....all the best to these two and their siblings.
I’m in tears. The best thing I have seen all day long ! This just made my Christmas so much better. I’m struggling with everything in my life right now and this just makes me feel good.
This made me emotional. They are so young to have such sadness, and you could see the happiness and relief on his face! Well done Secret Santa and East Idaho News!
Isaiha~ That’s crazy… not!😉👏🏻 This was so much fun to witness! His sister was so happy for him. So was I. So am I.
Secret Santa, Nate, and Elves~ It is such a gift to watch these videos of your incredible kind generosity. Such a gift. Thank you all!
Happy Merry Christmas Holidays and a very Happy New Year!
🎄🎁🦌🎅🏼🎉🥂🎆💫
Thanks again, Nate & Crew at East Idaho News & especially Secret Santa for bringing real-life miracles to those who really need him. Also, thanks to everyone who nominates these recipients for without them, none of this would be possible. Much love to everyone there & I really hope you all have the best Christmas 🎄 ever! 🎁🫂💕🎅🤶🚘😭😭😭
this feels so genuine because of his reaction. he's so overwhelmed he doesn't know what to say, which is probably how I'd feel. Wishing more good things come his way 👍
Once he open the first box it melts my heart and comes the 2nd box my eyes drops unexpected tears!…
Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄 ❤️ ♥️ 💕
Merry Christmas to everyone watching this .... such a genuine, hardworking young man who has been through an awful lot in his short life.
There are so many young people out there that have similar stories that we never hear about. I am so happy for this young man and his family.
Oh! These two are so sweet (brother and sister)!!