Behind the Surprise Squad: Disney trip

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (Matrix Midwest) - Damon Arnold walks us through the special Surprise Squad, where a family who went through tragedy was gifted a Disney trip.

First Alert 4 covered the story of Marquisha Williams in 2023. She went missing over Christmas, and the police found her body on Dec. 28. She tragically died at the hands of her boyfriend, the father of her children.

A year later, the Surprise Squad received a nomination from a family friend. We learned that Marquisha’s parents, who adopted the four children, were trying to raise some money to take the children to Disney World over the anniversary of their mother’s death.

When we saw the nomination, we knew the Surprise Squad had to step in and help this family.

Southwest Airlines generously donated six tickets for the family to fly to Orlando, and Wish Upon a Star With Us Travel helped to book six tickets to Disney World with accommodations at the park all with meals included. Then, Scott Credit Union donated an extra $3,000 in cash for spending money.

Duke’s, the establishment the surprise happened in, also wanted to help. So, they quickly raised $1,000 for even more spending money.