Star Wars characters help Secret Santa surprise a teen and his dad who are both fighting cancer
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- Опубліковано 26 вер 2024
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The EastIdahoNews.com team is busy this holiday season helping a local man gift $1 million to deserving people in eastern Idaho. Secret Santa is a real person who wants to remain anonymous and hopes to bless as many individuals in our community as he can.
Jack Kimpel is a 14-year-old with stage four Medulloblastomais. He was diagnosed six years ago and his father, Ed, is battling stage four colon cancer. Jack was diagnosed five years ago.
Jack is an amazing young man who has faced his cancer with courage and a smile. He has shown so much courage and love for others as he faces each new challenge. He loves Star Wars, Legos and his three little brothers.
Andrea, Jack's mom, holds the family together with love, peace and care. Ed is a teacher and works Monday thru Thursday before having chemotherapy on Friday, which makes him sick all weekend. But he wants to provide for his family and be back in the classroom on Monday.
The Kimpel family hopes to create many sweet memories this Christmas and Secret Santa asked if the East Idaho News elves could go deliver some gifts. We brought along some special guests to make the visit more memorable. Check it out in the video player above!
Special thanks to the 501st Legion for joining us on this Secret Santa surprise. The Star Wars chapter has over 14,000 members worldwide and next year will celebrate 25 years as an organization. You can find more @TimberlineGarrison, @The501stLegion and @StarWars.
To every Storm Trooper that dressed up.....Bless each and every one of you. You will carry the impact of your gesture for which was HUGE to them, with you for the REST of your lives. Please never stop being the gentlemen/ladies/heroes that you already are.
And the impact to those who see this! Amazing!
Yes!! Amen! Thank you!
501st Legion.
Look them up, they’re great.
They do tons of charity work.
Exactly!
@@JesusFriedChrist I forgot the name but yeah these people are awesome and the 501st literally have groups all over the country. Really special group they are
This is the biggest "wow" I've ever let out for a surprise like this. Absolutely insane Secret Santa. Your generosity will always remind me to never take anything for granted.
Hi I talk
From minute "May the CURE will be with you" on I was crying. I truely hope the cure will be with them. What a precious episode.
Isn’t stage 4 terminal?
I pray for a miracle. Hard to see - too many tears! 😭
@@M1985- Only God can determine that. In other words there is still hope
Me too. Why do little kids have to get sick like this? My heart is with him.
@@Serowa07 I’m not religious. I was for all my life, but I stopped, when my friend got murdered last year and my husband almost died. It’s a no for me.
Giving something to each brother is a huge thing, I know parents of kids with illness and one thing so many say is how it’s impacted the lives of their other kids in ways they often can’t address immediately, like normal family time, or people giving attention and gifts to the sick sibling. These boys seemed happy and the family seemed close but it was awesome to see each child recognized by name 💕
I was diagnosed with Cancer when I was 6yrs old and have been sick with multiple health issues throughout my life but my parents and extended family had 1 rule about me, which is that I'm not special I'm sick so don't treat me any different than my brother. If they want to give me something, they will have to give him something also. Time with them was the greatest thing they could have got us. Time and a (magic) penny from our poppas nose.
My aunts and uncles took turns once every 2 months, someone would take me and my brother for the weekend and give them some alone time.
I'm 42yrs old and I'm still not special, I'm still just sick. The same rule goes, only now I stay with my brother a weekend a month and give my dad some time to himself.
My poppa always said "time together is precious but time alone is priceless".
I loved the little one saying 'a hundred dollars'. So sweet and they were all grateful, seems like a very loving family.
Yeah this was a really really classy move from them to give each kid $100, which is a LOT to a little kid to spend on toys. This news station and this guy really does a good job of this.
Bless secret santa and the whole east Idaho news for blessing people! I can never watch an episode without crying. 😍
The smile says it all on Jack's face! Praying 🙏 for twin miracles for dad and Jack , Merry Christmas 🎄 from Jersey!!!!!
Yes!!!
Jack passed away on Monday morning
@@kathleencarrington7368 😢
And for just a little while that family forgot about all their problems. Beautiful!
*Man, when he opened his jacket and it read 'May the cure be with you' on his shirt, that really hit me hard man. Im 30 and that tears in my eyes.*
I literally became hysterical and had to stop the video to calm down. It was sad and also touching..
poor kid and dad :(
who loves secret Santa
I can say whoever you are as the secret Santa is mad props man amd much love and respect to you
Yes may God bless you and your family secret santa
Being that ill has to be unbelievably hard but looking at where they live, walking out your front door and seeing those mountains has to put a smile on your face. The scenery is awe inspiring.
Best wishes and Merry Christmas to this family.
i am sure it's like having a pool, it's all great at first but after a while it blends in with the backyard
@@CatBrash: You're a little bit of a downer.
Breathtakingly beautiful.
@@CatBrash That's true to a point and that's our downfall. We don't know what we've got until it's gone. We seldom sit back and think about how lucky we are.
@@justinm2697 ain't that the truth
I have watched so many of these, but this was the ultimate. When the Storm Troopers showed up, I was done. This family will remember this forever. And Nate, as always, said just the right words. These videos are bringing such joy to so many people all over, so Secret Santa has gifted so many viewers with all this extra joy.
I get 1/4 way through each video and someone starts chopping onions. The rest is just a blur lol
@@MI7DJT I know that feeling...and yet, we still keep coming back. Merry Christmas.
Yes you right. I,m a 77 yr old from Perth.W.A. and I love them, makes me cry tears of happiness, happy Christmas everyone,especially secret Santa.xx loved this family.
@@janetmonaghan5419 I'm from Brookfield, IL. Cheers, Mate. I'm a Yank who celebrates Australia Day....and Anzac Day!
Yes... big box of tissue required for this video. What a sweet & deserving family.
What a lovely looking family. May the Lord be with you all. Have a Merry Christmas. God bless Secret Santa too.
Amen!
OMG, this one was BEYOND amazing... something for everybody!! And that kid that keeps talking about him getting $100 in the background and he could buy whatever he wants is so funny and sweet! Dad's face when he found out his wife was getting the new (family) car... the Storm Troopers, all the toys......... I mean this whole video just felt like the best actual Christmas Day ever!! I wish all the best for this boy and his dad, as well as the family all around!!
Thank you so much for helping so many people, Secret Santa; we all appreciate you!!!!!
I can stare at those mountains whole my life. Beautiful location beautiful family. Wish them speedy recovery,🙏
Rest in peace, Jack, you were such a blessing and inspiration to everyone who watched this video. It's hard to type this through tears of learning of your passing. It doesn't seem fair for such a sweet soul to be taken from us this early. I hope everyone who sees this video will be touched by your positive attitude and pleasant demeanor. Heaven received an angel today.
Merry Christmas everyone 🎄🎄
He even has a shirt on how perfect!
Jack passed away this morning December 27, 2021.
God Bless all of them.
I hope and pray the kid and father recover soon and live a long and healthy life..
I dont comment on all of these but i watch them all. Sometimes im just at a loss of words to say. Thank you secret Santa!!! And may God bless this entire family!! Thats all i know to say.
Those horses in the background are looking like what the heck are those?! No seriously
Though This is great!! I binge watch every year here in arkansas. Praying for healing!!!
I can't imagine what this family are facing together sometimes life is so cruel. I lost my husband to cancer I want to thank Secret Santa and whoever nominated this deserving family
Prayers for a blessed Christmas for you & a wonderful new year.💞
@@lizstewart7113 thank you I hope your family can come together over the holidays
what a beautiful view they have, i wish nothing but good health for both of you. bless you secret santa
Please everyone say a prayer for this family they need a Christmas miracle
Hi Dawn
How are you doing today?
Lord please bless this family with healing
Awwww I'm not crying - you're crying!
As a fan of Star wars and secret Santa very happy to see they remembered to bring hoth troops lol
May God wrap His Loving arms around this family giving them Love, Strength and Joy. God Bless You Secret Santa.
Happy Holidays Everyone ⛄🎄🦌
Stay Happy 😂 Safe and Healthy everyone 💕
Amen
Christmas is coming more and more closer and the videos are getting ever better. So teary with every videos.
So loving it. God bless secret Santa and nate team.
Ikr! Just seeing that young boy with a walker but still smiling had me in tears.
the Legos cost almost as much as the car!
As soon as I saw the Star Wars characters my heart just melted. What an awesome way to deliver their gifts. Bless this sweet family! ❤️
Nate sweetie, I'm not even "in" to Star Wars, but this one about made my heart explode. Sitting here balling like a baby.
Such beautiful memories in a time of struggle. Those kids will be telling their grandkids the Christmas Star Wars came to visit.
That's a lot to cope with. Bless them
The force is strong with secret santa.
This is the best and most fun secret Santa surprise yet!!! Such a deserving family as always!!! Will be keeping them in my prayers
My blessing to this family. May the Lord look over this family,,,, God Bless Nate.Secret Santa, and all the helpers.
God bless the Secret Santa and all his elves delivering such love and support to so many. Wish we had one where I live!
I lost it seeing the father's reaction at 5:22. Such humble people--it breaks my heart!
Oh man i like surprise by secŕet santa..god bless u all🥰🥰🥰😘😘😘⚘⚘⚘🎂🎂🎂marry christmas tons of luv from India❤❤
So ❤ sweet, the mom was in shock 😲 and she really didn't expect that at all. I'm so happy for this family. At least Secret Santa 🎅 put some much needed happiness in the life.Thank you Secret Santa 🎅 and Nate Eaton from East Idaho News and your children too.From a grateful 🙏 great grandma 👵 in Toledo Ohio 💙
I love seeing those peoples smiles, it makes me cry..... And I love the place where they're living a very Christmas feelings fields and mountains of snow... Merry Christmas everyone 🎄❄️☃️
Stormtroopers are not normally the good guys but they were heroes that day. Thank you all so much for dressing up to put a smile on that little boy's face. All the family is going through, smiles are no doubt sometimes hard to find. Praying that both of them go in to remission. Merry Christmas one and all. Safe journeys ❤🎅🎄🧑🎄🇬🇧
Even storm troopers have a good side its just well hidden 🇬🇧👍
Darth Vader was once a good guy before he went rogue. Everyone is capable of good, even Troopers. There is a lesson there for those who want to see it. 😉
I wonder how many tears were behind those Storm Trooper's helmets?
@@emtdad8821 yes you can only imagine. It was hard for me just knowing their story. To see the young man round the corner on his walker, sent me over the edge. Only those that feel no empathy or compassion would have been stoic stood there.
I really hope the father and son will get better soon. I truly believe in the power of healing through many people praying and keeping them in their thoughts. And with all the people who watch these secret santa videos, there’s a lot of people out there. Let’s all send prayers to them throughout the day every day until they are healed 💕
I don't know how we will know when they are healed..but will pray when I pray for others I know who are going through it. I myself went through treatment this last year.
Sadly, Jack passed away this morning.
Blessings to all of you…😍😍😭😭😭my heart is made so happy for this beautiful family and I pray for immediately healing for dad and son in Jesus name🙏❤️🙏❤️
Makes everything we hurt about seem so insignificant.😥🌲💙💙💙💙❤️
Bless this family. Enjoy the small moments. Its so little i can write but let this be clear the family are in my thoughts. The force is strong with secret santa and EIN, too use a variation of a famous quote from Star Wars.
Wow Secret Santa ! You certainly know how to gift someone who has a special love, and who is in need of a big boost of good cheer! So much suffering for that family with both the father and son fighting Cancer, such a wonderful gift with this car, which will make a huge difference for this beautiful family. Knowing they now have a new reliable car will make a world of difference for them, and take away that stress.
The joy in the sons face as all the storm troopers stood with Star Wars gifts for him said it all. Once again unable to watch without the tears, but not forgetting his brothers with gift cards for them. So very thoughtful of Secret Santa that they were included too ❤️ May the “Cure” be with you, such a inspirational quote ! I will have to remember that one. 🥰
I hope this family has a wonderful memorable Merry Christmas and that they stay positive and get healthy with positive prayers and healing sent your way. 🙏🏻🎄🎄🎄🎅🏻🎅🏻🎅🏻
Merry Christmas Secret Santa you are so generous and thoughtful in how all gifts are so appropriate and helpful for each family, you never fail to bring smiles and tears. Merry Christmas to Secret Santa, Nate, his family and all the elves from EIN. 🎄🎄🎄🎅🏻🎅🏻🎅🏻
Wishing everyone, everywhere, a very Merry Christmas and may it all the New Year be every thing you wish for. 🎄🎄🎄🎅🏻🎅🏻🎅🏻
Take care and stay safe and healthy everyone. ❤️
Praying the same for you, Shaz.💞
Merry Christmas to you and your family as well. 🌲
Merry Christmas, and may the force be with you!
You beat me to it, Norman
God Bless to the Whole Family.God will help them heal in their Sickness.Amen
This will stay with them Forever , When the Dad started to Cry I almost did , this will be one of the best Christmas they will have , Thank you S/Santa
This one was awesome!!
God Bless this family! Merry Christmas ❤️🎅🏼
i love seeing this every winter
Seeing Dad's reaction when Nate said 'a new car' & him almost breaking down hit me, tears galore 😢 What a positive way to begin the week of Christmas.
All the best everyone & if you down, sad or alone, or maybe just need a friend, hit me up! You are never alone. We're all in this together
Jack passed away this morning, my prayers to his family and may God keep you always🙏🏻❤️
I lost my dad recently, it’s been hard, but god man, I can’t imagine going through everything they have, all of them are much stronger than I’ll ever be. Praying for everyone and everyone involved on making their day/year better
Sorry for the recent loss of your father. Prayers for God's grace & strength & for a beautiful Christmas & a blessed new year for you & your family.💞
I am sorry for your family's loss.
Let’s get a prayer chain going for this little boy and his dad. We can move mountains through prayers. God bless you all my brothers and sisters in Christ. Jesus Christ is the WAY. The TRUTH. The LIFE.
Ps. Love to hear we you are from. I’m from Indiana.
Hard to know what to sat...thinking of the parents and children in that lovely wee family...praying things will turn around for dad and son. What an exceptional job mums doing there too. Wishing them a very special Christmas and that the force is with them always❤️❤️❤️☘️💐💐💐💐💐
How do you guys do this without crying every time. This lovely family has such needs and you gave them not only gifts, but a few minutes of smiles too. Thank you so much. Love what you are doing. Thank you to the wonderful Secret Santa.
Every year I look forward to these videos, but this one was particularly touching... To have so many people come out for this family... "May the CURE be with you".
Awww sad story, but wonderful thoughtful gifts as always.
This is one of my top 10 Secret Santa moments. Nate I have no idea how you do all of this without crying (unless you know that I cry enough for everyone), but God bless you. Have a very Merry Christmas. God bless Secret Santa and everyone else.
Thank you Jesus!!! Bless this entire family dear Lord be their Jehovah Rapha the God of their health!!!
Such a sweet surprise for them all. God bless and keep this family in his arms. Merry Christmas. All my thoughts and prayers for this family.
Beautiful family. Praying for healing for the father and son. And to all the people who need healing. May God heal you, whatever sickness you have right now, in Jesus' mighty name. Amen! ❤
Wow, you guys made this family's Christmas special and they needed that love and kindness.
Not a dry eye in my home. God Bless you ALL. May the Cure be with you!
Sending prayers to the family and everyone that connected Secret Santa to this family.
God Bless this Beautiful Family!! 🙏🙏🙏. Secret Santa has certainly kept y’all busy little elves. Merry Christmas to all of you and I would luv to see a group of Stormtroopers walking down my street🥰🥰🥰🥰
Thank you, Secret Santa!!!! You are restoring my faith in the fact the most people are great!!!!
Rebel Alliance!! Right on Dad!!
Thank you to everyone that was there! Merry Christmas!
Jack I can tell you are beyond a strong young man. All my prayers are for you and ur dad tonight....God bless tou
God bless them all. Hope everyone recovers quickly. My sister survived a stage 4 cancer from 2 weeks old. She will be 30 soon. Stay positive and miracles will happen
Speedy recovery for both father and son.
Between Secret Santa, East Idaho News team, and E Idaho citizens they sure have picked some deserving recipients of this years nominees 😃👍🇺🇸
This was really teary to watch! We have the 501st Legion here in Sweden as well doing charity work, they really are a great organization. May the force be with this family.
Oh my gosh this is so sweet!!!! They deserve it!!! Praying for them both to beat cancer!!! What amazing family
Bless everyone in this episode. May the guardian angels from above bless the father and son with illness with special intercession for healing🙏🙏🙏 Huge hugs and prayers for Secret Santa... It's always like I'm receiving the same. Godbless🙏🙏🙏
I can't imagine what this family is going through. Life can be so cruel sometimes. Blessing to the whole family that the father and son will regain their health.
May the Creator surround this family and bless them with Love and Healing and minimize all harm to the smallest degree possible. ❤️🙏
May the force be with them 🤩🤩
"May The Cure Be With You" that really hit me in the feelings seeing that.
I love this one. Absolutely love it. Nothing breaks my heart more then seeing children go through what Jack is going through. Stay strong little man, keep fighting. Merry Christmas and God Bless this wonderful family
God. Bless. Them. All. Roger. Steigleman ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Unbelievable.....Love the storm troopers. I would also have to have a mask on because I would be balling my eyes out! Merry Christmas to all of you! Thank you Secret Santa!
May the Cure be with you!!!
Wow best gift ever , stormtroopers i love it , lovely family , get well soon , Merry Christmas.
I pray for santa to keep him in good health to be able to help those in need for many years to come.Luv yaaa santaaa.Greetings from romania
If I could I would give the son the rest of my years, no child should ever get cancer. In a perfect world it wouldn't happen but I guess that's heaven.
Hi. My daughter is in the Rebel Legion, Ireland base. And this is the reason why, to help to put a smile on a face in difficult times.
I watch these secret Santa videos every day each year. I could never imagine having multiple family members with stage four cancer. The mom is a strong person who is trying to ensure everyone is taken care of. Having the dad and son wear star wars shirts as storm troopers show up is priceless. This family is beyond deserving and I hope that people realize life is precious.
YOU ARE THE VERY BEST SANTA AND VERY BEST HELPERS THAT GO TO THE FAMILIES AND MAKE THEM SO HAPPY ONE OF THE BEST HUMAN BEING IN THE WORLD THANK YOU FROM WASHINGTON STATE ONE OF YOUR NEIGHBORS YOU ARE LOVED TAKE CARE.
Absolutely WONDERFUL! 🎅🤶🎄🥰😍💞
Whoever you are, Secret Santa, please you and East Idaho News...please never ever stop bringing joy and blessings to people. I know how it feels to have your life torn apart and flipped upside down, so I can well imagine what these people feel to have these blessings heaped on them. Thank you for bringing light to these lives!
The horses staring at the storm troopers walking down the road was hilarious! I hope for strength and healing for the dad and son.
Now that's so cool.
I have watched Secret Santa for the few year's keep up the great work
THE FORCE will be with you ALWAYS! East Idaho News & secret Santa WE LOVE Y'ALL!