The foundation started as a tutorial program with about ten children in 2007 and quickly exploded in size, now helping at least 200 children and their families meet other critical needs.

Surprise Squad gave a boost to Hero Family Fund.

“I’m in recovery, so I feel like everything that happens is like a gift for doing what I’m doing.”

Henry Mahasi has been serving students with multiple disabilities and dual diagnoses at Harris Hillman for over a decade.

The program helps Nashville’s youth find something constructive to do after school and on weekends.

“We are privately funded and so we are scraping every year to hit our goals and be able to continue serving the people that we serve but also grow."

Saylor will be fitted for her first leg prosthetic once she starts crawling and will face several hand surgeries in the future.

One suitcase at a time, Love on Wheels helps brighten the life of more than 2,000 Tennessee children.

Ms. P ensures that nearly 600 students are all fed breakfast and a hot lunch — afterward, she and her team prepare another 100 hot after-school meals in addition to prepping food for Saturday school.

The family will get a free trip to Disney World, thanks to the WSMV 4 Surprise Squad and its sponsors.