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Sub for Santa: Car accident causing difficulties for large family at Christmas

By Laura Giles - Special to the Daily Herald | Dec 10, 2025

Courtesy United Way of Utah County

Editor’s note: All United Way’s Sub for Santa participants’ names have been changed. To help a family like this one, visit https://subforsanta.org or text or call the Sub for Santa hotline at 801-356-6300.

Tanya and her family are facing financial difficulties after a car accident earlier this year. After breaking her back in the accident, the family has faced unforeseen expenses and it is proving difficult to keep up with bills. But, Tanya is hoping that her children can still receive gifts this holiday season.

The family with six children has been on a tight budget since the accident and Tanya doesn’t want to have to pay bills late because she provides gifts for her children. Any help that they are able to receive will be very appreciated.

Fifteen-year-old Shondra is in need of joggers, a long-sleeve shirt and pajamas. She likes Harry Potter and Wings of Fire books and would love to receive anything about Harry Potter or Dungeons and Dragons.

Sasha is 13-years-old and could use a new hoodie, sweatpants and a zipper jacket. She likes Buffy the Vampire Slayer books. She would also enjoy receiving Stray Kids items.

Eleven-year-old Joshua needs new joggers and shirts. He likes to read comic books and fantasy books. He would like gifts that have to do with the outdoors and a new skateboard.

Dana is ten years old and could use new sweatpants, a long-sleeve shirt and pajamas. Her favorite color is pink and she would love to receive any Hello Kitty gifts, makeup and bracelets.

Marcus is nine-years-old and needs new sweatpants, joggers and shirts. He likes to read Dog Man books and comics. He would enjoy receiving a toy light saber, Hot Wheels and a skateboard.

Eight-year-old Jacob could also use new sweatpants, joggers and shirts. His favorite color is blue and he would enjoy a toy light saber, Hot Wheels, and Rugrats toys.

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