Christmas For Kids

Since 1965 we've been enjoying the classic Christmas special ‘Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.' I'll bet you didn’t know that some of the characters names were inspired by real people. Also, Rudolph was supposed to be delivered to Donner and his wife via a stork, but after GE (the main sponsor) chose Burl Ives to be the narrator, they scrapped that scene. Or, how about the fact that there was a wei

UPDATE: Thanks to all of your generous donations, we have fulfilled these children's wishlists. THANK YOU EVERYONE! Christmastime is supposed to be "the most wonderful time of the year," but for those Buffalo children with no permanent family, there is no Christmas cheer. But The New 96.1 Joy FM is doing something positive to help.

Joseph is a shy, sensitive, 10-year-old boy who would love some wrestling figurines, as well as anything related to his number-one love -- hockey! *** Christmastime is supposed to be "the most wonderful time of the year," but for those Buffalo children with no permanent family, there is no Christmas cheer...

Seven-year-old Kash is an active little guy who would be thrilled to receive action figures and toy trucks or cars. *** Christmastime is supposed to be "the most wonderful time of the year," but for those Buffalo children with no permanent family, there is no Christmas cheer...

Lamont, 12, is a thoughtful pre-teen who would love PS3 video games and any kind of sports equipment. *** Christmastime is supposed to be "the most wonderful time of the year," but for those Buffalo children with no permanent family, there is no Christmas cheer...

Lashawn, 10, is an active boy who excels in sports. Lashawn would love to receive PS3 video games and anything related to sports, especially football and wrestling! *** Christmastime is supposed to be "the most wonderful time of the year," but for those Buffalo children with no permanent family, there is no Christmas cheer...

Kaley is a sweet little 9-year-old girl who would be delighted to receive Barbie dolls and Barbie accessories. *** Christmastime is supposed to be "the most wonderful time of the year," but for those Buffalo children with no permanent family, there is no Christmas cheer...

Jada is an adorable little 4-year-old girl who has recently become very interested in Barbie dolls. Jada would love a few more Barbie dolls and any kind of Barbie accessory suitable for a pre-schooler. *** Christmastime is supposed to be "the most wonderful time of the year," but for those Buffalo children with no permanent family, there is no Christmas cheer...

Emily, 6, is a funny and engaging little girl who loves to take care of her dolls. Emily would be thrilled to receive a baby doll and accessories this Christmas. *** Christmastime is supposed to be "the most wonderful time of the year," but for those Buffalo children with no permanent family, there is no Christmas cheer...

DaShawn, 2, is a real character who just loves getting attention! This little man loves playing with toy cars, trucks and trains that light up and make noise. *** Christmastime is supposed to be "the most wonderful time of the year," but for those Buffalo children with no permanent family, there is no Christmas cheer...