Excerpts from the DailyHerald.com: Every year, volunteers from the nonprofit organization Operation North Pole create a magical experience for children facing serious and life-threatening illnesses. This year, the event took place in the ballroom of the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, transforming it into a winter wonderland filled with joy and hope. Nearly 70 families boarded a train at the Metra station in Des Plaines and traveled to Crystal Lake, where they were greeted by a festive celebration. On their return trip, police officers, firefighters, and local residents lined the tracks, waving and cheering as the decorated train passed each stop. Once at the convention center, the families walked through a long line of police officers and firefighters, who knelt down and clapped as the kids entered the ballroom. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, filled with laughter and excitement. Ten-year-old Johnathan Suerth, diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy at age five, is one of the many children who benefit from this special event. The disease causes progressive muscle degeneration, and most patients don’t live past their early twenties. His mother, Margo Davison, described the emotional struggle that came with the diagnosis. “In the beginning, it was really hard,†she said. “You feel lost, like there’s no point anymore. But over time, you learn to cherish every moment you have.†Despite his condition, Johnathan loves making people laugh, creating YouTube videos, and playing video games. He doesn’t usually make a Christmas list because he enjoys surprises, though he did hint at wanting an Xbox One. If Santa doesn’t bring it, he’s in line for other gifts, just like the other kids at the event. Volunteers from Operation North Pole have made it their mission to bring joy and create lasting memories. They adopt gift lists for each child and have spent around $50,000 on presents. “For some of these families, this might be their last Christmas together,†said one volunteer, Crossin. “We want to make sure it’s a day they’ll never forget.†Davison hopes for a cure for her son’s condition. While the FDA has approved treatment for earlier stages of the disease, there’s still no effective therapy for those in more advanced stages. “I’m hoping they find a solution before it’s too late,†she said. “But if not, I just want him to be happy.†Thanks Dan Helical Bevel Gear,Unmanned Helicopter Bevel Gear,Spiral Bevel Gears Processing,High-Precision Spiral Bevel Gears Jiangsu Juli Gear Co., Ltd. , https://www.spiral-bevelgear.com