Justin, Toni, and their daughter, Shayli, were devastated when Toni was diagnosed with cancer. To keep their spirits up, the family watches Studio C together every night. With help from the Studio C cast, Random Acts devised an incredible birthday surprise for Shayli that neither she or her mom will forget.
Shelby was heartbroken when the sudden onset of a debilitating condition forced her to give up her music scholarship at UVU, as well as her dream of playing with the Temple Square Orchestra and Mormon Tabernacle Choir. But Random Acts likes to make dreams come true, so they decided to surprise Shelby with the opportunity of a lifetime.
New mom Janis has finally found her dream home, but her husband is currently serving in Afghanistan. Between working full time, caring for her daughter, and volunteering to support other military spouses, Janis has a lot on her plate. To take some weight off her shoulders, Random Acts planned a bit of home moving magic.
Rachel Bingham is a beloved third-grade teacher in Sandy, Utah that has recently won the Teacher of the Year award. In the Principal´s words "the most amazing teacher I have ever worked with. I can´t think of anyone who deserves recognition more than Rachel". In addition to being an amazing teacher she also has a passion for making videos with her students - and makes several a year. Last year she submitted one to a national school competition, was a finalist and won prize money for her classroom. Her colleagues have always wanted to do a big surprise for a dedicated and deserving teacher. Random Acts is going to surprise 3rd Grade Rachel and help her direct a fun music video with the whole 3rd Grade in one day.
Brooklyn is 14 years old and can only eat 20 foods, yet despite her severe allergies, she still loves to cook. She's always wanted to be on a baking competition TV show, and though her dream is seemingly impossible because of the limited ingredients she can touch or use, Emilie, Jenna, Will, and returning host Lisa Valentine Clark make it happen!
David suffers from multiple blood disorders and as a result has lost both of his legs and several fingers. He can only leave his house via his electric wheelchair and public transportation. Will and Emilie decide to plan a special road trip for him and his wife, Carol, including a drive through a canyon, a lunch date in a snowy inn, and, of course,a few more surprises along the way.
Ali has been battling cancer for years and has been in and out of remission since she was four. Through it all, her best friend, Bentlie, has stayed by her side. So Will and Emilie go to their elementary school to surprise them with a fun-filled adventure--including a plane ride, animal encounters, a zip line, and, of course, one final surprise!
Jeff and Debbie Strong have adopted 15 children, many with disabilities or terminal conditions. Will and Melanie arrange a surprise trip to San Diego for Debbie, getting her out of the house for three days. While she's gone, teams of good Samaritan sub-contractors descend on the house to finish her basement and create an indoor play land for the children.
Katie has Treacher Collins Syndrome and was born without ears or cheekbones. Despite her own struggles, Katie and has dedicated herself to helping others embrace their own differences. Jenna and Emilie surprise Katie with trip into the mountains to go snowmobiling and dog sledding... and give her one more touching surprise she's not expecting!
Despite having Spina Bifida, Willliam is a happy and inspiring 12-year-old. Sadly, he lost his sister, who called him her super hero, in a tragic accident. The hosts surprise William at his school bus stop and take him to a "secret facility" where he works with stunt men and a film crew to create a super hero movie trailer!
Chris Miller is a high school social worker and wrestling coach whose sole mission is to help students in need. His devotion to his students and wrestlers has literally saved lives. And on top of it all, he never takes a day off for himself. So Emilie and Jenna surprise Chris with an acrobatic stunt plane experience of a lifetime.
Emily Jorgensen is a passionate and dedicated elementary school teacher. When tragedy befell her classroom she was there to help her students grieve and heal. But now Emily is experiencing her own health crisis, resulting in the amputation of her fingertips and toes. In the spirit of Jason F. Wright's book “Christmas Jars,” her entire school comes together to give Emily a mega Christmas surprise.
Cindy Adams has opened her home to numerous children in need of a loving family and used her talents to spread love via thousands upon thousands of desserts to those in need of a pick-me-up. Will and Jenna help make her 25-year-old dream of a new kitchen come true, and to top it off they do it all in one day.
Savannah is a happy, positive, and charitable teenager who was recently diagnosed with Friedreich's Ataxia, a rare life-shortening disease. Navigating her new life has been full of challenges and trials, but despite this she's still trying to pursue her dreams when she's physically able to. Emilie and Will step in to help her check skydiving off her bucket list.
Mindi Holmgren and her four children lost their husband and father in a tragic swimming accident. With so much to figure out, Mindi has had to put their dream of updating the backyard on an indefinite hold. Will and Melanie arrange for the Holmgren family to be out of town and then call in some old friends of the show to make Mindi's dream backyard become a reality.
Edie Swan is an amazing wife, mother, and grandmother who has a rare condition called Chiari malformation, which makes it very hard for her to stand or ride in a car. She was once a ranger at her favorite place in the world, Arches National Park. But Edie doesn't think she'll ever be able to go back because it's so hard for her to travel. Emilie, Will, and Mason work together to make a special trip possible.
Dani Bates and her two daughters lost their husband and father to suicide. Heartbroken and confused they are trying to figure out how to move forward. To help her daughters remember their father Dani has wanted to make them a quilt out of his old t-shirts. Will distracts Dani with a surprise sailing trip, while Jenna works on a quilting miracle.
Aleisha McDaniel constantly does random acts of kindness in her daily life, all while being a wife, mother, and school teacher and operating multiple non-profits to help those in need. One act of kindness Aleisha has done almost 300 times is leaving a piñata full of candy on the doorstep of someone who needs a pick-me-up. Will and Jenna decide to help Aleisha with a giant piñata surprise.
Lisa Love is an elementary school teacher who has changed the lives of her students through her love of space. She even arranged for her school to video conference with the astronauts on the international space station, a privilege few schools get to experience. Will and Jenna fulfill Lisa's childhood, and adulthood, dream of going to Space Camp.
Pauline Serna is an amazing mother who has made a great life for herself and her three children. She’s always wanted to take her two daughters and one son, Luis, camping. However, with Luis in a wheelchair, camping presents many challenges. Will and Emilie decide to surprise the Serna family with a camping and kayaking adventure on the Colorado River. But as always, there’s one more surprise just around the river bend. Will and Emilie have fun with tents at Scheels.
After losing her husband, Brad, to cancer, Robin Smith is staying strong for her children. Brad was a scuba diving enthusiast who worked in the industry and helped hundreds of people get certified. So Will and Emilie are just maybe going to run into Robin on Newport Beach, where they just might have ferry tickets and packed bags for a trip to Catalina Island where several more surprises are waiting above, and below, the ocean’s surface. Will and Jenna search for buried treasure at the aquarium.
Jesse Wright has endured a life of struggle and pain, starting with a debilitating accident when he was 17 years old all the way to the recent loss of a loved one. Will and Emilie, along with the help of some familiar friends, help create and finish bedrooms for Jesse and his two kids, who’ve never had their own rooms. Will, Jenna, and Mason knock on random doors to help with those annoying little odd jobs.
Zoie has sickle cell anemia, which prevents her from being able to play in extreme temperatures. If she gets too hot or too cold, she’ll end up in the hospital. Because of this, Zoie has never had the chance to play in snow. So Will and Emilie build an early Christmas winter wonderland in Zoie’s backyard when the outside temperature is just right, and the snowball fights and snow angels are finally allowed. Will and Emilie convince grocery shoppers to help them ring a bell for donations.
Molly is a vivacious young woman who loves to sing and dance. The discovery and subsequent treatment of a brain tumor has delayed her plans of finishing college and perusing her dream of performing on Broadway. Will and Jenna fly to the University of North Carolina Greensboro to deliver several surprises to Molly, all culminating with the final surprise of singing with Broadway star Shoshana Bean. Will, Jenna, and Mason reward kind college students.
Annalise is the victim of severe bullying which led to physical and emotional abuse. To help Annalise know that she is loved, Emilie and Jenna make a dream come true by arranging a special performance where Annalise will be the star of the show. Mason and Emilie transform from caterpillar to butterfly in response to kindness.
Kimberly is a selfless mother, wife, and friend. She has experienced great trials in her life including homelessness and addiction. Overcoming her trials, she now provides meals for those who are hungry, despite living on a small budget. Kimberly always puts others first, which is why Will and Jenna decide to give her a day off that includes pampering and a party she’ll never forget. Will and Emilie take to the road to show gratitude to frontline professionals.
Annalisa was born with a string of health challenges, and yet she is a positive and happy young woman who is constantly serving others. Will and Emilie setup a day of surprises including a trip to Florida and working as a dolphin trainer for a day. Everyone gets in the water with a very friendly pod of dolphins, and then gathers for one final gift; Emilie entices people to play a game that results in Will getting dropped into a tank of water.
Aimee Holmes is a kind, selfless, and empathetic wife, mother, and friend. During Aimee’s weekly neighborhood soccer game Will and Emilie surprise her with a baking class taught by a surprise guest baker. Aimee has no idea that she’s actually preparing a dinner for her family, and a mystery guest, someone she’s wanted to meet for a very long time. When dinner concludes, Aimee is given one final surprise that involves a bit of a journey; Will and Mason surprise kids at their lemonade stands.
Anna Jeffrey is visually impaired as a result of being left completely vulnerable at a young age. She is a wife, mother, preschool teacher, and the President of the Utah Council of the Blind. Anna serves everyone around her so Will and Jenna return the favor while Anna is out of town. With the help of some familiar friends the hosts rush in to create a smarter home, install some helpful updates and leave a big red surprise in the backyard; Emilie seeks help to load a lot into her little car.
Damien has Muscular Dystrophy and has lost his ability to walk. Will and Emilie work with several generous donors to help Damien and his family receive some much-needed tools that will keep Damien mobile. But the fun really begins when the hosts plan an ice-cold experience for Damien that requires him to fly on an airplane for the very first time so he can try out a new sport in Las Vegas; Will and Mason find people to help carry blocks of ice so they can then shave it, and share it.
The Watts family experienced the ultimately tragedy when their wife and mother was killed in a car accident. Denise Watts left behind her husband Mike and four young kids. She loved to celebrate everyone’s birthday and even taught herself how to make amazing cakes. Will and Emilie surprise the Watts with a scavenger hunt on Denise’s first birthday since the accident. Everything culminates into big birthday celebration; Emilie and Mason reward kind people who help Emilie solve clues.
When Angela Miller saw young women not going to prom because they didn’t have a dress, she decided to solve that problem with The Cinderella Project. Will and Emilie enlist Angela’s help to design and put on a ball for a very deserving person. After a couple twists and twirls the hosts end up with a ballroom with hundreds of grateful teenagers; Emilie and Mason convince random mall shoppers to help Emilie pick a dress.
Esther is a kind young woman who loves to dance, but due to a rare disease that is causing her brain to shrink she’s losing the ability to control one of her legs. Because Esther also loves Elephants, Will and Mason head to the zoo to setup an elephant encounter and a dancing surprise with her favorite TikTok Celebrity; Will and Jenna ask for help in choosing animal costumes.
Noelle Rasmussen and her family were evacuated from their home in downtown Nashville at 4am Christmas morning. As they drove away a bomb exploded on their street. Will and Jenna give this wonderful family a Christmas redo. In late Spring the Hosts decorate the family’s new home in Christmas lights and lawn décor, setting in motion an adventure that ends in chasing snow, finding a blizzard, and a special visitor; Will and Mason decorate front yards to celebrate Secret Santas of the world.
Christie Rasmussen does random acts of kindness every single day. She gives all she has to serve everyone in her life, including each new person who she might meet every day. Because of her constant service she’s never been a vacation with just her husband Brian. Will, Jenna, and Mason surprise Christie and Brian with a dream vacation to a place with palm trees; Will and Jenna ask for help in setting up a picnic.
Ricky and Lexi were both diagnosed with cancer as teenagers. They eventually met and fell in love at the hospital while receiving treatment. Ricky was born in Germany and although Lexi has been able to travel there, she was too sick to enjoy it. So, Emilie and Mason surprise Ricky and Lexi with a Bavarian dinner full of family and friends, with dessert becoming another surprise entirely; Will, Jenna, and Mason pay it forward with coconuts.