A New Jersey mom turned a moment of heartbreak into a holiday miracle after discovering her local Walmart’s Angel Tree was still overflowing with unclaimed wish tags.
After dropping off a gift for a 12-year-old boy, she noticed stacks of untouched tags behind the counter, a sign that many families in need might not receive a present this Christmas. Hoping to raise awareness, she recorded an emotional TikTok video from her car.
The response was immediate and overwhelming: within hours the video had gone viral, and people from across the community (and beyond) began flocking to the store to pick up tags. Local shoppers, small creators, visiting families, and even the woman’s own relatives jumped in and soon, nearly every tag behind the counter had been claimed.
Walmart employees have followed along, cheering each update, while families continue arriving together to choose tags and make Christmas magical for children they’ve never met.