The EastIdahoNews.com team gave a Latter-day Saint family the surprise of a lifetime as part of their annual Secret Santa tradition. Dallas Christensen was severely injured in an explosion caused by a welding accident in March 2021. His tibia and fibula were shattered while his femur was broken. He’s had 13 surgeries to try and repair the damage and has been wheelchair-bound. You can watch the family’s reaction to the life-changing gifts Secret Santa gifted them for Christmas below.
Latter-day Saint Father & Family Receive Emotional Surprise After Major Accident
By Aleah Ingram
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Aleah Ingram
Aleah is a graduate of Southern Virginia University, where she studied English, Creative Writing, and Dance. She now works full time as a marketing and product manager, writer, and editor. She currently hosts the podcast "Single to the Glory" about singlehood in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Aleah served a mission in California and loves baking, Lang Leav poetry, Gaynor Minden pointe shoes, and Bollywood movies.
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