Man nearly faints after opening special gift from Secret Santa

We will be surprising deserving people and families every day from now until Christmas with gifts unique to their circumstances.

Parrish Worrell has Charcot Marie Tooth Disease, a form of Muscular Dystrophy. He has been very sick with infections since May. This grandfather of 19 and father of five taught school in Idaho Falls for many years.

In 2008 he had to retire as his body became too weak and he needed to use a wheelchair full time. Over the years, his wife, Madeline, and their children have been Parrish's caregivers.

At the beginning of this year, Madeline had to retire due to her many disabilities. Parrish has not been able to take a bath or shower in over a year and has only had sponge baths in his bed. This is because their bathroom is not fully handicap-accessible.

Despite all his challenges, Parrish always keeps his head held high and he has a smile on his face.

Secret Santa asked the East Idaho News elves to go give Parrish and Madeline an early Christmas gift. Watch the video above to see the reaction!

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[annomaly]

This man just wants to take a proper shower.

The things we take for granted.

[adriennewarner]

Mr. P was my eighth grade history teacher! I am so happy to see someone from the community has helped him and his family out. God bless!

[duanealdridge]

Who ever is this secret Santa he or she has blessed so many, thank you for all that you do.

[Cubanguy]

My man got himself one strong woman!! Good for him and her

[AndySalinger]

People rarely take into consideration the enormous toll these things take on the caregiver. This woman just looks so weary. Bless her heart. God bless them both. Thanks, Secret Santa, for being a vessel of God's rich blessings.

[joeywagner]

I am a 33 year old grown ass man and all of these secret Santa videos make me cry like a baby!

[TheLegohead]

I love how the reporter says “many of you may have had him as a teacher”, assuming the videos stay local just like the channel.
People all over the world are watching, I hope some get inspired by secret Santa. Greetings from the North of Germany!

[nandofigueira]

He died 2 months after this, a man still very young. R.I.P.

[dezaray]

I wanna move to East Idaho. Not for Secret Santa but they seem to really cherish their community. So sweet♥️✌️

[zoickn]

That newscaster guy....you have the toughest job out there. How the hack could you hold that straight face. I would have burst out with tears on every visits.

[Jane-West]

This gentleman has given his life to his community and affected so many people in positive ways! What a great choice Secret Santa! Many blessings to this family!

[seeyah]

Oh my, i’m crying. Why this channel is so underrated?

[conflectiz]

I would love to be able to make someone’s day like that with an early Christmas gift.

It is true that there’s more joy in giving than in receiving.

[personwhoisinlovewithconvo]

when i'm older, i'm gonna save a certain amount from my paycheck each month, So every Christmas i can give back.

[michaelgaynor]

Secret Santa, you just made this 63 year old man's eye's cry here in Philadelphia, Pa. God Bless you abundantly!🎅🎅🎅🎅🎅🎅🎅🎅🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[donuttime]

You can just tell his wife has been an absolute rock! ☺

[madelineworrell]

Thank you all for your kind thoughts. I am his wife Madeline. He passed away February 24th.

[LiberateAlberta]

The United States of America is one hell of a good Country with very good people! 🇺🇸❤️

-Hello from a Canadian who loves the USA more then Canada🇨🇦

[angelina]

Maybe some local businesses and contractors can loan their skill, time and supplies to get the bathroom all done.? Everyone chips in won’t be a big deal.

[sleeksalmon]

Its the little things like just "being clean" that the rest of us take for granted.