Dear Santa Joyner: I don’t think anyone wants to start thinking about Christmas in September, but the truth is the holiday will be upon us before we know it and if I wait too long to request this Christmas wish— it could be too late. Tuskegee University under the university police department for which I […]
I cannot express to you the serious amount of stress I am going through. I have fallen so asunder that I feel I am at my lowest point. I cry constantly, as I try to hide my stress and heartache from my family, but sometimes my depression takes over. Tom, as a single mother raising […]
My name is Sheena Mason and i am a dance instructor here in Akron, Ohio. I would like to request a Christmas Wish for a very special little girl who was a dance student of mine for several years. Her name is Emani Myers and she is only eight years-old. Emani battles with Ebstein’s Anomaly, […]
Today’s “Christmas Wish” winner is Daneta Kegler who will be heading to Las Vegas to see her sister and celebrate her birthday!
Dear Tom: I am currently an unregistered sleep technologist working at a sleep clinic from 8pm to 6am. Tom, a sleep technologist has an important role to play as part of a team under the supervision of a physician to assist in the education, evaluation, treatment and follow-up of sleep disorders. Unfortunately, my hours at […]
Dear Tom: I am writing to request that my godson, Jovan be considered for a very special Christmas wish. Jovan is four years-old with cerebral palsy (cp), a disorder that affects his muscle tone, movement, and motor skills. There is no cure for cp, but treatment, therapy and special equipment, can help a child […]
Dear Mr. Joyner: My Christmas wish is for my son, Quin-Tores Coleman. he started his first year of college at the art institute of Atlanta last month, majoring in audio production. he dreams of one day working creatively in radio or the recording industry. Tom, the fact that my son is in college makes me […]
Today’s Christmas Wish winner is Keturah Monroe.
Dear Mr. Joyner: My Christmas wish is to ask for your help for my daughter, Niecy, who is five months pregnant. She recently earned her undergraduate degree at Prairie View University and is working towards an MS in human sciences. You understand what that means—loans, loans and paying back loans. Tom, Niecy is only able […]
Dear Tom: On June 20, 2013 my older brother, Herbert perished in a fire that destroyed the home he lived in with his wife, Sybil, her mother and their three sons. He was 58 years-old. Tom, Herbert was bigger than life and a naturally born preacher who gave sermons across the country at many notable […]
Our mother has been diagnosed with breast cancer for the fourth time now and she is coping with all the dignity, faith and strength she has. My sister and I made the decision to stop her from working and to take care of her to the best of our ability, no matter what sacrifices we […]
My Christmas Wish is for my friends and co-workers, Dennis and Billie. Daily, they come to work at the Florida Department of Transportation where they are both well-respected by their peers for being hard workers and great people. I guess you’re asking, “What’s the big deal?” Both Dennis and his wife have Cerebral palsy. Cerebral […]
