Secret Santa gives single mom new car and she’s stunned

The EastIdahoNews.com team is busy helping Secret Santa give away $500,000 this holiday season!
We will be surprising deserving people and families every day from now until Christmas with gifts unique to their circumstances.
Christine Lervold has two jobs and is about to start school as a non-traditional student in the nursing program at the College of Eastern Idaho. She currently works as a hospice nurse in Idaho Falls and at Homestead Assisted Living in Rexburg.
Making the determination to try and return to school was very difficult for Christine. She was working full-time in two different jobs with low pay and realized that if she wanted to become self-reliant, she would need to return to school and get her RN.
Christine is a single mother with five adult children. Her youngest child lives at home with her and helps pay rent for their single-wide trailer when Christine's funds fall short.
Christine travels to Idaho Falls from Hibbard every day and puts 400-500 miles on her old worn out car every week. Her vehicle keeps breaking down but she doesn't ask for help. In fact, she makes dinner for neighbors, opens her home to others and is always looking to serve.
Secret Santa knew Christine needed a special gift this year so he sent the East Idaho News elves to her house where they surprised her with a car for Christmas! Watch the video above to see how it all went down.
#SecretSanta #EastIdahoNews #Christmas

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  • @aussiejojo73
    @aussiejojo734 жыл бұрын

    "There's still so many people out there that need more than I do". She just proves what sort of person she is, she deserves this. What a great lady. ⚘

  • @chaboondavis123

    @chaboondavis123

    4 жыл бұрын

    we dont need more socialism! this is horrible. people dont need handouts! they just need to go and work! the american way!

  • @aussiejojo73

    @aussiejojo73

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@chaboondavis123 l believe she does work 2 jobs.

  • @lauruguayitausa

    @lauruguayitausa

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@chaboondavis123 That is not socialism!!! That is a present to a lady who deserves it! She works and is going back to school! She is not a lazy bum who wants to be supported!!! She didn´t ask for it!!! Go back to school to learn what socialism is!!!

  • @longbranch11207

    @longbranch11207

    4 жыл бұрын

    wow

  • @juliavill2269

    @juliavill2269

    4 жыл бұрын

    chaboon inc ok boomer

  • @incrediblehulk7811
    @incrediblehulk78114 жыл бұрын

    when they say respond by saying," so many other people could use this over me." that's when you know you gave to the right person.

  • @ThugMuffinification

    @ThugMuffinification

    4 жыл бұрын

    A million times yes ❤

  • @michaelcram8923

    @michaelcram8923

    4 жыл бұрын

    Oh yes x

  • @Straightupshooter

    @Straightupshooter

    3 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely.

  • @greeneggsnham8367

    @greeneggsnham8367

    3 жыл бұрын

    not one black person has been chosen by secret Santa. are there no black people in Idaho??

  • @Straightupshooter

    @Straightupshooter

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@greeneggsnham8367 I just saw a young black man this morning working at a car wash and gat a new car. He walked to work for years and to a second job. Everyone loved the guy. And everyone in the community who was there to see him get the car was white. Maybe you’re right, not too many black men in Idaho.

  • @wayneedward9621
    @wayneedward96214 жыл бұрын

    I am allergic to this channel ... Just watching this show made my eyes start to water. Thank God there are people like her in this world. Proof Karma exists.

  • @tandiparent1906

    @tandiparent1906

    2 жыл бұрын

    Lol, I think I have the same allergy 🙂 Merry Christmas from Oklahoma 🎄

  • @tryingndoing

    @tryingndoing

    6 ай бұрын

    Lol!!

  • @jobedki2130
    @jobedki21303 жыл бұрын

    Thank you secret Santa for loving people and meeting their needs. May God bless you sir.

  • @sjustice5254
    @sjustice52544 жыл бұрын

    I would love to be able to do this for people....

  • @quarter42coralli

    @quarter42coralli

    4 жыл бұрын

    How do you know what the motivation is for an anonymous person? Maybe this person has a big heart and a lot of money and wants to help other people. Regardless of his/her motivation (which clearly isn't fame and recognition since the donor is anonymous) I'm glad Secret Santa is helping people who clearly need it.

  • @pep590

    @pep590

    4 жыл бұрын

    S Justice So do I SSG.

  • @TJ-oo5mx

    @TJ-oo5mx

    4 жыл бұрын

    You don't need money to help people. Volunteer at a homeless shelter, a local community or church, a shelter, and there are loads of other things any one can do

  • @quarter42coralli

    @quarter42coralli

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@TJ-oo5mx I agree with you. Maybe this Secret Santa does all of that too (in addition to financial assistance)? Who knows? All I'm saying is that we can't judge an anonymous person's actions/motivations.

  • @TJ-oo5mx

    @TJ-oo5mx

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@quarter42coralli Sry mate I was replying to the first commenter😅

  • @justinharrold6704
    @justinharrold67044 жыл бұрын

    This secret Santa is giving gifts the right way...without public recognition...

  • @ThomasClark123
    @ThomasClark1234 жыл бұрын

    We need more people in this world like Secret Santa...Bless You.

  • @stevenwilliams520
    @stevenwilliams5204 жыл бұрын

    Right decision to help this lady Santa 🎅🏻. Hope she gets her RN and start to make bank. Well done Nate and team 👍🏻

  • @juliavill2269

    @juliavill2269

    4 жыл бұрын

    Exactly what I was thinking! Once she gets through this hopefully she can make some more money

  • @tracyd693

    @tracyd693

    4 жыл бұрын

    Nurses make a lot of money!! Good for her! She deserves this!

  • @TheCaptainKim
    @TheCaptainKim4 жыл бұрын

    Sweet lady. Well done, Santa.

  • @hudsonsteele1674
    @hudsonsteele16744 жыл бұрын

    God bless this woman of faith! Oh, He just did!!!

  • @alphashot5118
    @alphashot51184 жыл бұрын

    I hope one day I will earn enough money to be a Secret Santa myself

  • @dorcuskencey6816
    @dorcuskencey68164 жыл бұрын

    She deserves that especially her being struggling and being a single mom. I'm happy for her!

  • @kristiiiiiiiii
    @kristiiiiiiiii4 жыл бұрын

    I. Can’t. Take. It. I just love these! Generous people giving to grateful hearts. Best combination ♥️♥️♥️

  • @ElwoodPDowd-nz2si
    @ElwoodPDowd-nz2si4 жыл бұрын

    Glad she got a Subaru. She won't ever need another car.

  • @EnjoyingLifeMelanie

    @EnjoyingLifeMelanie

    4 жыл бұрын

    Unless she gets rear-ended by a jerk in a pick-up who presents phony info and disappears. However, even though my Subaru was totaled, it still protected me from serious injury. :)

  • @bleimen9234

    @bleimen9234

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@EnjoyingLifeMelanie lol this was aimed directly at fkn trump supporters im done XD

  • @EnjoyingLifeMelanie

    @EnjoyingLifeMelanie

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@bleimen9234 Ha. I've heard that before. Don't know why Subaru's are hated. I didn't know cars had political affiliation, but it does seem to be the case. :)

  • @ElwoodPDowd-nz2si

    @ElwoodPDowd-nz2si

    4 жыл бұрын

    @ well that is good to know.

  • @21hairgirl

    @21hairgirl

    3 жыл бұрын

    Mitch Connor That’s sad! I had always heard Subaru was very reliable. Well the lady can always sell her Subaru once it reaches 100,000 miles, however that will be an extremely long time from now. I didn’t know this about the burning oil of newer Subarus. I heard newer Nissan transmissions CVT will die at only 75,000 miles. The really old Nissan transmissions used to die at 150,000-200,000 miles. Nissan is sadly crap now.

  • @lambo6134
    @lambo61343 жыл бұрын

    I’m an atheist. BUT if people want to use “faith” to better themselves like this amazing woman... then power to you.

  • @kystars

    @kystars

    3 жыл бұрын

    Well its nice to see that an atheist will at least not be on here trying to say negative things to people about their faith. I even see them do that on FROSTY THE SNOWMAN cartoon. and i just say WHY? its a snowman. ugh. Thanks for not being negative, especially here at Christmas time. MERRY CHRISTMS to you and God bless

  • @kcarlstedt618

    @kcarlstedt618

    3 жыл бұрын

    I wish you could come to know that God loves you & only asks you to believe in Him, ask for forgiveness of your sins & you will be saved, thereby have eternal life in Heaven. There are miracles happening every day that proves Jesus/ God is real. I pray you will find Him one day.

  • @GeminieCricket

    @GeminieCricket

    3 жыл бұрын

    🙏🏻

  • @mph1ish

    @mph1ish

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@kcarlstedt618 Joining you in prayer for Lambo's conversion.

  • @sh1927

    @sh1927

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@kystars It's too bad so many Christians try to force their views on others, even just different denominations of Christianity, let alone atheism.

  • @Littlebit31
    @Littlebit314 жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful thing to do, she was so sweet and humble. Well deserved!

  • @TrevorMorgan
    @TrevorMorgan4 жыл бұрын

    "Can I start it?" the sound of reliability, and a new car. No strings attached. *Shock factor*!

  • @neil3034

    @neil3034

    4 жыл бұрын

    Same thing I said. The reliability hit her in a good way.

  • @21hairgirl

    @21hairgirl

    3 жыл бұрын

    Subaru is definitely a reliable brand! 😀

  • @ugogirl6111
    @ugogirl61114 жыл бұрын

    Another lovely lady that deserves some happiness. THANKS MR EATON AND SANTA 🎅🎅🎅❤❤❤😚

  • @straycat2253
    @straycat22534 жыл бұрын

    This so makes my heart feel really soft and squishy!

  • @jenelopez358
    @jenelopez3584 жыл бұрын

    😭 every time I watch Secret Santa. Whoever's this person is, I hope nothing but the best. Thank you for helping and restoring humanity 🥰

  • @oscarabrego4708
    @oscarabrego47084 жыл бұрын

    Whoever you are SR. I hope that GOD give you ten fold you are a good person.

  • @beautyzimik8836
    @beautyzimik88364 жыл бұрын

    I just love this lady ,look how happy she is,thank you for helping her

  • @jameysummers1577
    @jameysummers15774 жыл бұрын

    She just made me cry when she said that there are people out there that need more than her.

  • @MsBlue-od7rg
    @MsBlue-od7rg4 жыл бұрын

    God bless you good luck with your nursing degree

  • @MelinaAcosta569
    @MelinaAcosta5694 жыл бұрын

    What keeps you going? “My family and my faith” ❤️

  • @sherryjacobs3907
    @sherryjacobs39074 жыл бұрын

    She is still thinking of others! Great choice Secret Santa.🌻

  • @hriiyizhuosiikruna9889
    @hriiyizhuosiikruna98894 жыл бұрын

    Keep doing the great job Santa Merry Christmas.

  • @cristianvargas158
    @cristianvargas1584 жыл бұрын

    I hope everyone watching this is having a wonderful day and have a beautiful future ♥️

  • @coldstreamer9574
    @coldstreamer95744 жыл бұрын

    It’s heartwarming to see that good things happen to good people.

  • @a_squuared7530
    @a_squuared75302 жыл бұрын

    Look at her shirt.....she finally got her visiting angel.

  • @driver8M3
    @driver8M34 жыл бұрын

    The real Christmas spirit. I love these videos.

  • @petrucci973
    @petrucci9734 жыл бұрын

    Bless her heart. She deserves it. Bless that secret Santa, he inspires me.

  • @jayw8955
    @jayw89554 жыл бұрын

    This is the news I like, positivity is much more powerful

  • @wendyelainedonald
    @wendyelainedonald3 жыл бұрын

    I'm watching this from Melbourne Australia. I'm both very touched at the way Americans will give to those in the community and horrified what this program demonstrates about the working poor. What sort of country, one of the richest in the world, has so much need. People working more than two jobs and still unable to pay for basic stuff. People in skilled jobs unable to make ends meet. Most of all a country so rich that does not offer health care to citizens - something that seems to toss people into poverty when they become ill.

  • @mildredrodriguez5759
    @mildredrodriguez57594 жыл бұрын

    I don't have money but I would love to be the person surprising all these beautiful people. This is what the holidays should really be about.

  • @MuhammadImran-ln4fz

    @MuhammadImran-ln4fz

    4 жыл бұрын

    I love love u u u really i like u u i am single am proud 🎄🎄🎁🎁😍😍❤❤🌷🌷

  • @mariannedressler6784
    @mariannedressler67844 жыл бұрын

    Bless you secret Santa. This woman has been blessed!

  • @lisab.7339
    @lisab.73394 жыл бұрын

    Great job secret Santa! 🎅🏻

  • @nancyforoughi5517
    @nancyforoughi55174 жыл бұрын

    What a deserving lady! Awsome!

  • @melaniespaur405
    @melaniespaur4054 жыл бұрын

    Visiting Angels!!!!!!! You go girl!!!!!❤❤❤❤💖

  • @marilynweist6307
    @marilynweist63074 жыл бұрын

    God love her! ❤❤🙏🙏

  • @stevemurrell6167
    @stevemurrell61673 жыл бұрын

    I'm a nurse and I'm getting vibes that Christine will make a wonderful nurse. Good luck to her.

  • @geraldkneeland1498
    @geraldkneeland14984 жыл бұрын

    Praise God! God bless you all 🙏🙏

  • @georgeoothoudt7358
    @georgeoothoudt73583 жыл бұрын

    If you want something done, ask a busy woman. Bless her heart.

  • @lisabolo26
    @lisabolo264 жыл бұрын

    This one made me cry-such a sweet lady

  • @northernwing
    @northernwing4 жыл бұрын

    Wow... So humble lady. Respect to secret Santa. Good work Sir

  • @justb0583
    @justb05834 жыл бұрын

    I just watched all of these videos. and i must commend East Idaho news for getting these Santas together to do such life changing things for ppl. Keep up the good work. You have definitely inspired me to do more.

  • @brian1801

    @brian1801

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not sure how you watched ALL these videos. I can watch at most one a day. After that, I have trouble seeing my computer screen. Definitely inspirational and heartwarming to see good deserving people rewarded for being themselves.

  • @Jason-uw3wn
    @Jason-uw3wn4 жыл бұрын

    I can’t stop watching these. I love it

  • @SnerdeyCo
    @SnerdeyCo4 жыл бұрын

    I hope Secret Santa continues to help others.. what an amazing act of kindness.

  • @StevesDIYProjects7
    @StevesDIYProjects74 жыл бұрын

    TY secret santa for helping this women. she well deserves the love.

  • @aaronib3651
    @aaronib36514 жыл бұрын

    God bless you all and the secret santa, you guys are doing an amazing job

  • @aBMWEnthusiast
    @aBMWEnthusiast4 жыл бұрын

    I am confused, is there some cult following that exists solely to downvote videos? How can anyone give a thumbs down to feel-good moments of selfless people receiving acts of generosity?

  • @iainthirdyarradazasolmayor829
    @iainthirdyarradazasolmayor8294 жыл бұрын

    I love her reaction 😊😊😊 Thank you.

  • @stuartfuller56
    @stuartfuller564 жыл бұрын

    I live in sunny UK and have been watching these videos as they pop up. I used to live in the States and one thing I know for sure is that in America they truly celebrate caring for each other and giving to those in need. These videos have been very moving, wish we saw more feel good videos here in good ol’ Blighty. Well done guys and especially Secret Santa, such a privilege to be able to care for people like that.

  • @UK-sm4co
    @UK-sm4co4 жыл бұрын

    Oh dear Lord, she is sweet

  • @vishalSharma-ol9fl
    @vishalSharma-ol9fl4 жыл бұрын

    Am from India and i haven't heard much about the people from Idaho in states but this is so heartwarming. A job well done guys.

  • @delpierro6222
    @delpierro62223 жыл бұрын

    Americans are very kind and generous. I love these people very much

  • @jasonmarvin503
    @jasonmarvin5034 жыл бұрын

    for the 18 people who disliked this she was so happy why??? ur hateful people i hope you find love someday

  • @gracechapman3412
    @gracechapman34123 жыл бұрын

    She is a gem. Sooo happy for her.

  • @DeepakSingh-vn7zy
    @DeepakSingh-vn7zy4 жыл бұрын

    Thank You Secret Santa and Nate 👍🇮🇳

  • @twes619
    @twes6194 жыл бұрын

    I owned a brand new Subaru once, started up every single day for over 100k miles, she got a great reliable car.

  • @MegaDeansy
    @MegaDeansy11 ай бұрын

    Lovely lady with the most beautiful voice !

  • @eej902
    @eej9024 жыл бұрын

    "Are you sure?!" .... Exactly what I'd have said before believing it!

  • @raycrazyraysplace4472
    @raycrazyraysplace44724 жыл бұрын

    What a great bunch. After being very active at 65 a operation left me crippled for the rest of my life. Now at 70 it's hard to get around and do like I did. Only social security and not a pension. As much as I need I love to see these people in such need getting the help. Always brings tears to my eyes. Sad when it snows I can't do all my neighbors walks like I use to. Helping people is a great feeling. Keep it up

  • @AsleepAtTheReel
    @AsleepAtTheReel3 жыл бұрын

    I love these!!! In a world like we are in now this is what is needed. Even if it is not a new car, something. Give if you can and help someone even if it is just a meal that you purchase in line for the person behind you at McDonalds! Love it!!!

  • @medyatioktarina1430
    @medyatioktarina14304 жыл бұрын

    She is so kind hearted. She said : there is other people who is more in need than I. She still thinks of others when she herself needs it.

  • @northcanuck7387
    @northcanuck73873 жыл бұрын

    "There are people out there that need more than me" That is powerful and and we all should know that.

  • @nealfeldpausch715
    @nealfeldpausch7154 жыл бұрын

    Love. . Love... Love this!!!

  • @SantNabi
    @SantNabi4 жыл бұрын

    She is the sweetest person ❤️ omg I have chills.

  • @corvetcoyote443
    @corvetcoyote4433 жыл бұрын

    She's such a nice, happy go lucky lady, congrats on your new Subaru!

  • @adaariina7175
    @adaariina71754 жыл бұрын

    This channel always make me cry. God Bless you to all secret Santa.

  • @MuhammadImran-ln4fz

    @MuhammadImran-ln4fz

    4 жыл бұрын

    I like u u i am single 🎄🎄🎁🎁😍😍❤❤🌷🌷

  • @G.R.0267
    @G.R.02674 жыл бұрын

    Great work secret Santa! 👍🎅

  • @mariettamb
    @mariettamb4 жыл бұрын

    Love secret santa--the world need so much more ppl like secret santa to save the beautiful world❤️🎁🎅🤶🇩🇰

  • @Jane-West
    @Jane-West4 жыл бұрын

    She will be such an excellent nurse!

  • @cherieallen2539
    @cherieallen25394 жыл бұрын

    Now you have one sweetie. 🚗🚘..and you deserve it. ❤️🙏😉

  • @EnjoyingLifeMelanie
    @EnjoyingLifeMelanie4 жыл бұрын

    So happy for her.

  • @NickPCage
    @NickPCage4 жыл бұрын

    Whoever is funding you guys is an angel, and you guys are awesome for delivering the presents, I could think of no better job in the world.

  • @carmenlangland1393
    @carmenlangland13934 жыл бұрын

    I like secrect Santa ,I have neighbor she working hard,and take care grandchildren whit disability, her car always broke DOWN, and I feel very bad for her,I WHISH one day,you came in NC.

  • @macking104

    @macking104

    3 жыл бұрын

    One of the Fox stations in NC does a smaller thing for locals…

  • @peggybowe5556
    @peggybowe55563 жыл бұрын

    So, so sweet! Thank you, Secret Santa & East Idaho News!

  • @mellchiril
    @mellchiril4 жыл бұрын

    that would so be me... too stunned to say or do much of anything. There are people who deserve this more than me, she says... that alone makes you deserve it so much

  • @amandabooth6138
    @amandabooth61383 жыл бұрын

    What a sweet lady and so humble. May godbless you and I hope you are a nurse now because we need more passionate people that care like you.

  • @timmyhund673
    @timmyhund6733 жыл бұрын

    the world needs so many more secret santas...bless you for showing the world kindness....

  • @Miamiflow885
    @Miamiflow8853 жыл бұрын

    Secret Santa, whoever you are I hope God blesses you a million times over

  • @joannalamb4542
    @joannalamb45424 жыл бұрын

    So far every one has made me cry.

  • @Focusonbehind
    @Focusonbehind4 жыл бұрын

    Does this what an angel on earth looks like?

  • @andrewgarley1400
    @andrewgarley14003 жыл бұрын

    After 20 years, my own santa I got a new car, its magical xxxx

  • @user-gg6ky4fw6w
    @user-gg6ky4fw6w3 жыл бұрын

    I love this - there are so many good people in the world - needed a reminder today xxx

  • @dgdavis4385
    @dgdavis43854 жыл бұрын

    Very cool!

  • @donaldlarock1514
    @donaldlarock15143 жыл бұрын

    I hate Christmas. People don't care about each other. The secret Santa is a person I love he puts my faith in people again

  • @magoolew5131
    @magoolew51313 жыл бұрын

    The young lady that works with Nate is a beauty.

  • @user-zc2cy9xx1j
    @user-zc2cy9xx1j3 жыл бұрын

    Her face is so warm. God bless her

  • @hearmenow909
    @hearmenow9093 жыл бұрын

    What a lovely lady.

  • @johnbacon1854
    @johnbacon18544 жыл бұрын

    What a sweet sweet Lady.......... so humbled by that.

  • @jcartwright9036
    @jcartwright90364 жыл бұрын

    Her first new car, that's terrific!!!

  • @amarmanocha
    @amarmanocha4 жыл бұрын

    I will pray to all who helos needy. Love you secret santa. You was you are and you will be ever

  • @merriscoghini4980
    @merriscoghini49804 жыл бұрын

    I cant stop watching these wonderful stories xx I've got work tomorrow & it's now 11.35pm ...I better get to bed

  • @nathanieldonovan3074
    @nathanieldonovan30744 жыл бұрын

    Such a sweet lady

  • @samkusnandar6521
    @samkusnandar65214 жыл бұрын

    Great lady...

  • @caerphillykid6644
    @caerphillykid66444 жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful lady :-)

  • @michaelfish09
    @michaelfish092 жыл бұрын

    So right!! God Bless all of you!!!

  • @MJARTBYDAY
    @MJARTBYDAY4 жыл бұрын

    You guys are so giving and loving this beautiful lady deserves this car .. she works so hard and gives to others .. shes truly amazing x