Six-year-old Gracie missed out on Christmas last year because of cancer, so Angels of Hope and Channel 95.5 Mojo in the Morning teamed up to give her a July Christmas she'd never forget.
"There's nothing worse than a child not being able to have a Christmas," said Mojo. "The coolest thing about Gracie is that she has been battling, getting better and Santa wants to be here with her -- we want to bring her Christmas."
Channel 955 helped to decorate her home in Christmas attire and the Detroit Red Wings, her favorite hockey team, provided gift bags.
"When you're diagnosed with cancer, it turns your whole life around," said Bill Wylonis from Angels of Hope. "When you can do an event like this that will take that emotion away from them for a while, just for one day, for a few minutes and let them think about something else besides cancer, it's just a great feeling."
Wednesday, June 12 2013 7:19 PM EDT2013-06-12 23:19:12 GMT
Jurors in the involuntary manslaughter trial of a Detroit police officer have watched a demonstration of a stun grenade like the one used during a raid that killed a girl.
Jurors in the involuntary manslaughter trial of a Detroit police officer have watched a demonstration of a stun grenade like the one used during a raid that killed a girl.
Monday, June 10 2013 7:54 AM EDT2013-06-10 11:54:22 GMT
The auto industry is about to go on a hiring spree as car makers and parts suppliers race to find engineers, technicians and factory workers to build the next generation of vehicles.
The auto industry is about to go on a hiring spree as car makers and parts suppliers race to find engineers, technicians and factory workers to build the next generation of vehicles.
Thursday, June 6 2013 7:44 AM EDT2013-06-06 11:44:22 GMT
The TSA is abandoning a plan to allow passengers to carry small knives onto planes in the face of fierce congressional and industry opposition, the head of the agency said Wednesday.
The TSA is abandoning a plan to allow passengers to carry small knives onto planes in the face of fierce congressional and industry opposition, the head of the agency said Wednesday.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:54 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:54:19 GMT
Who will open for Bon Jovi at Ford Field on July 18? Your vote will decide. 20 bands left in the Fox Rocks contest. Voting period: Now through July 10. Time to 'Fox Rocks' the vote.
Who will open for Bon Jovi at Ford Field on July 18? Your vote will decide. 20 bands left in the Fox Rocks contest. Voting period: Now through July 10. Time to 'Fox Rocks' the vote.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 12:01 PM EDT2013-06-18 16:01:19 GMT
The Detroit Zoo has new babies to share with you this summer. Newborn warthogs, Daphne and Violet were born in April and have just been released into their habitat.
The Detroit Zoo has new babies to share with you this summer. Newborn warthogs, Daphne and Violet, were born in April and have just been released into their habitat.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:07 AM EDT2013-06-18 13:07:16 GMT
Change is Good, now in its second year, celebrates ARTWN-The Exhibit, an 11-piece temporary two-year outdoor sculpture installation launched in the spring of 2012.
Change is Good, now in its second year, celebrates ARTWN-The Exhibit, an 11-piece temporary two-year outdoor sculpture installation launched in the spring of 2012.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:01 AM EDT2013-06-18 13:01:19 GMT
50 years later the Detroit NAACP, UAW, and the city of Detroit are coming together for the NAACP Commemorative Walk for Freedom in celebration of Dr. King's impact on Detroit – and the world.
50 years later the Detroit NAACP, UAW, and the city of Detroit are coming together for the NAACP Commemorative Walk for Freedom in celebration of Dr. King's impact on Detroit – and the world.
