Family says 12-year-old son died after getting the flu: ‘Our sweet angel was called home’

Shelby Township, Mich.

A family says they are going through an awful time after losing their child to the flu.

The DeBord family said their 12-year-old son Anthony first got sick with parainfluenza and was sent to urgent care with shortness of breath. He was treated with a nebulizer and given prescriptions for an inhaler and steroids before being sent home to rest.

However, Anthony has mild asthma and, after returning home, his family said he had an acute and catastrophic asthmatic attack due to the flu.

Anthony was without a heartbeat for nearly 20 minutes and ended up suffering a severe brain injury, according to the family.

Andrea Swiatek, Anthony’s aunt, said she started a GoFundMe on behalf of the family to help with medical expenses during the difficult time, but the 12-year-old ended up dying.

Swiatek said Anthony was wise and kind beyond his years, saying he would always go out of his way to do something special for his family.

Anthony’s aunt said she was hoping he would get his miracle. However, Anthony died on Nov. 4.

“Unfortunately, our sweet Angel was called home,” the DeBord family shared online.

The family said they laid Anthony to rest on Nov. 14 and thanked everyone for their support, as the GoFundMe account has currently raised more than $140,000 with a goal initially started for $5,000.

“THANK YOU to all of you who have contributed to Anthony’s honor. We are beyond grateful for your support and generosity. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts,” the DeBord family shared.

The family said Anthony will continue to make a difference by donating his organs, and the extra funds collected will be designated to a nonprofit in his name.

“We can keep Anthony alive through the kind acts we do for one another. Our purpose is to give back to the community and world that has so graciously walked this journey with us,” the DeBord family shared.

Couple becomes first-time parents welcoming daughter on their birthday

Huntsville, Ala.

An Alabama couple welcomed their newborn baby girl into the world on their birthday.

According to the Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children, Cassidy and Dylan Scott became parents for the first time over the weekend.

And what made the day even more special was that all three now share the same birthday of Dec. 18.

The hospital said the Scott family had a one in 133,000 chance of such an occurrence and their daughter, Lennon, waited until 12:30 a.m. for everyone to share the same day.

Staff shared a family photo on social media while wishing the family a very happy birthday.

‘Survivor’ winner Mike Gabler to donate $1 million prize to veterans in need: reports

The latest “Survivor” winner Mike Gabler said he plans to donate his prize money to those who need it more.

According to People, Gabler, 52, became the second oldest winner of the long-running reality competition show this week and revealed he’d be donating his entire $1 million prize to veterans in need.

The heart valve specialist reportedly had been telling viewers of the CBS competition series his plan before being named Sole Survivor.

“There are people who need that money more,” Gabler told host Jeff Probst during the Survivor aftershow, filmed moments after his win. “And I’m going to donate the entire prize — the entire million-dollar prize, in my father’s name, Robert Gabler, who was a Green Beret — to veterans in need who are recovering from psychiatric problems, PTSD, and curb the suicide epidemic.”

The Dallas Morning News shared a clip from CBS of Gabler’s thoughts and interview with Probst after his victory.

Gabler also shared what an impact the show had on him and the rest of the contestants.

After a 7-1-0 vote from jurors knocked out his final competitors, Gabler officially won. It was reportedly the first time his name had been written down all season.

This season of “Survivor” again took place in the Fiji Islands.

Betty White’s California home demolished nearly year after her death, reports say

Brentwood, Calif.

Betty White’s longtime Southern California home has been demolished.

People reports the late actress’ assistant, Kiersten Mikelas, shared a photo online announcing the home’s demolition.

White died last December, weeks before her 100th birthday. She had spent more than 50 years inside the Brentwood-area home.

According to The Wall Street Journal, the property was sold in June for $10.678 million after spending a month on the market. White originally purchased the home with her husband Allen Ludden in 1968.

The home had more than 3,000 square feet of space with five bedrooms and six baths, according to the Los Angeles Times. It was listed by Marlene Okulick of Sotheby’s International Realty – Pacific Palisades Brokerage.

According to People, the property was sold for “land value,” meaning it was always set to be torn down once purchased.

White was known for many projects in television through her iconic career that included such hits as “The Golden Girls” and “The Mary Tyler Moore Show.”

Police praise 2 young women for returning money found at ATM

Parlier, Calif.

A police department in California is showing its appreciation for two good Samaritans who helped return money they found.

The Parlier Police Department said officers were called to a Bank of the West location on Dec. 8 regarding a report of property found.

Arriving officers said they made contact with Jazmin and Rosa Lea Gutierrez who had noticed there was an ATM card along with a large amount of cash in the machine while they were out on a walk.

Police said the two immediately contacted them and handed over the items they had found to officers.

The department said, “There are actually good people in this world who have integrity and will do the right thing when someone isn’t looking.”

According to Parlier police, officers were able to return the money to its rightful owner thanks to the two good Samaritans along with the help of the Bank of the West.

Authorities urged everyone to share the story and thank the two young ladies for doing the right thing.