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Mom Who Lost Son To Gun Violence In Philadelphia Finds Healing In Joy Of Sharing Campaign: "Helping Is My Call Now"
"When my son turned around, the guy walked down and he shot him in front of his door," Janette Santiago explained.
December 4, 2024
One Northeast Philadelphia mother is sharing why the Joy of Sharing campaign is a bright spot during this difficult holiday season.
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Jannette Santiago relives the memory of her son Oscar's murder as vividly as if it were yesterday. A year later, it's still fresh in her mind, but becomes more vivid close to the Thanksgiving holiday.
"It was Nov. 22, two days before Thanksgiving," she said. "And it has been like a nightmare."
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