Nobody likes a Grinch during the holiday season, and losing your Christmas funds because of one is no laughing matter.A Central New York Woman had recently lost a large sum of money due to theft, and it left her and her family in a bad place for the holidays.

Runnings of Rome decided to be the Santa they needed this holiday season. They let her children pick out any new shoes or boots free of charge from their store. It brought tears to the eyes on onlookers watching these kids pick out shoes for the winter months.

Runnings has shown their commitment to keeping the community happy and investing in their happiness this holiday season, and they made Christmas a lot brighter for this family.


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