“Dear Santa,

My brother isn’t feeling well and I’m writing to ask you for what my mom and dad call a miracle...”

We have all seen the e-mails and miscellaneous stories about the little girl or boy who makes a small request for a miracle that is larger than life. It is in these stories that our heart strings are pulled and we seem to read faster to find out what happens at the end. What happens? The miracle happens! I am writing because each year now for the last ten years, your contributions have made many miracles come true right here in Central Illinois! These miracles are not fictitious, they are real. They are your miracle stories.

Your contributions have allowed what my friends and family call Santa’s Hospital Helpers program provide gifts to hospitalized children during this time of year. So this year, I want to take this opportunity to say “Thank You” to everyone for the support, love, prayers and contributions that have made this miracle a continuous one that not just affects one child and family, but many.

It is for this same continuous miracle that I am writing. Due to the overwhelming need in the local area hospitals, I am asking, once again, for your assistance in delivering this miracle. I am asking that you give as you would see fit to fill a need in the community - your community - our community. Prayer, monetary donations, as well as toy donations would greatly be appreciated. As I said, give as you have been led to give. Let’s get together and again make a miracle for these children who are so deserving of something special. The miracles we create together at this time each year will probably never save a life as in the e-mail stories; however, these miracles bring back the smiles, giggles, hope, and that twinkle in a child’s eye, that on Christmas morning, every child should have.

Again, from the bottom of my heart, “Thank you for your continued support and God Bless you all.” I can’t wait to see what miracles happen this year!

Bill Turney

Please send or drop off any contributions to:

Bill Turney                                           Tel-Star Cablevision Inc.
15530 West Hathaway Lane               1295 Lourdes Road
Glasford, IL 61533                               Metamora, IL 61548
309/565-4640                                        309/383-2677
                                                              309/208-0784