Saving Christmas For Sick Kids

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Charity Needs Your Help To Fix The Problem
Posted: 7:57 PM Dec 22, 2008
Last Updated: 6:56 PM Dec 23, 2008
Reporter: Janet Kim
Email Address: janet.kim@wkyt.com

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They said they needed help and viewers answered the call. Dozens of volunteers poured in, along with presents and wrapping paper donations.

Rusty, muddy water from a malfunctioning sprinkler system soaked and destroyed hundreds of toys intended to be given to sick kids at the Ronald McDonald House in Lexington.

Workers say the sprinkler system broke on Monday morning and began raining down muck from the ceiling.

"I just felt like crying", said the Executive Director Sarah Wagner. But Wagner can't cry. She had a house full of sick kids and their parents who need Christmas gifts.

But people from around the state came through in a big way. They donated gifts to replace the waterlogged ones.

Now, they say they need help of a different kind. They need people to come help wrap the newly acquired gifts but also to do work around the house.

Anyone who can help should call the Ronald McDonald Charities Of The Bluegrass at (859) 268-0757.

The Ronald McDonald House is located behind Commonwealth Stadium in Lexington.

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Posted by: Dave Location: Garden Springs on Dec 27, 2008 at 12:26 PM
Thanks to Jason, Sarah and all of Santa's helpers that help make this Christmas special for these children and thier families. I will never forget Tuesday morning!

Posted by: Anonymous on Dec 23, 2008 at 08:17 PM
i am praying for the kids. i don't have any money, i am doing good to feed my daughter. if i had to money, i would replace everything. i hope it all works out.

Posted by: Andy Location: Lexington, Kentucky on Dec 23, 2008 at 11:58 AM
I hope people will donate generously so that some of the gifts can be replaced.People should come out and help.

Posted by: D Location: Lexington on Dec 23, 2008 at 10:03 AM
I'm taking some items over. Please help out, if everyone can give a little then these children can still have a Christmas!

Posted by: David Location: Lex on Dec 23, 2008 at 09:50 AM
Ask Billy G for the cash to purchase the stuff. He's single, has a large salary and I'm sure would LOVE to help out. Hey Billy G, are ya listening?

Posted by: Robie Location: Waynesburg on Dec 23, 2008 at 01:05 AM
Trusting in a Christmas miracle to happen so the kids will still have Christmas

Posted by: Pike County on Dec 22, 2008 at 10:56 PM
I would LOVE to live close. I would go purchase the needed wrapping paper and a few extra gifts for the kids. God Bless you all for all you do. I pray that the community comes to your need....

Posted by: Jay Location: Lexington on Dec 22, 2008 at 09:50 PM
I wish I had the resources to take care of this situation and replace all the damaged toys.

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