NORFOLK, Neb. -- Have you ever heard of Christmas Wishes? This heartwarming holiday tradition, started by US92 radio back in May 2000, allows people to submit wishes for those in need of some holiday cheer or to show appreciation for acts of selflessness. This year, the program received an overwhelming response and a generous donation from CalmWater Financial Group.

CalmWater Financial Group's Executive Assistant Justine Erbst said, “We had heard about this a couple years ago and we gave some money away for the gifts. This year we wanted to partner and have a part in the entire process.”

US92 Morning Show Host, Caelan Debban said, “We love CalmWater Financial Group and all that they offer. They continue to give back to US92 and Christmas Wishes. The money we are given, It goes to individuals in the community sending letters to us and asking for ways to help them during the holidays.

To help grant those wishes, CalmWater Financial Group, made up of 11 advisors which are certified financial planners helps individuals with retirement plans. Their goal is to start working with people at a young age and help one decide where they are in life or at one point you should retire. Once that has been established, they will prepare you for how much funds you will be needing, how to sign up for medicare, social security, or setting you up for when you pass away.

Since they are able to help out with so many important life decisions, they presented US92 a check for $7,500 in hopes of granting more wishes this Christmas.

After 24 years of successfully granting many wishes throughout the community and from the help of CalmWater Financial Group, US92 has been able to grant 20 to 30 wishes.

US92 Morning Show Host, Debban said, “Sometimes when reading these letters, there has been some really sad ones. Are hope in the end is, we just want to get to these requests and make Christmas a little bit brighter. This is just an emotional and powerful thing we get to do throughout the holidays, and we love being apart of making others day happier."

Submit your Christmas Wishes by Sunday, Dec. 15. There are two ways to submit a Christmas Wish this year, submitting your wish through our website, or by mailing your wish to US92 Christmas Wishes: 214 North 7th Street, Norfolk, NE 68701.