EPISODE · Dec 24, 2025 · 13 MIN
Christmas gifts offer solace to children grieving gun violence, says local mother
from WCNC Charlotte To Go · host WCNC Charlotte
For Tina Sykes-Mosley, Christmas Eve carries a bittersweet significance. It would have been her son Marcus's 34th birthday, but he was shot to death in 2020, leaving behind a child who will never celebrate another Christmas with him.Now, Sykes-Mosley is channeling her grief into action, distributing holiday gifts to children who have lost parents or caregivers to gun violence, youngsters for whom the season brings painful reminders rather than joy.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/gifts-offer-solace-to-children-grieving-gun-violence/275-d62fa8a9-4ed5-4dff-a07f-0e766542320dWCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.
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The holidays are a time of joy and celebration. Unfortunately, for children who lost their parents to gun violence, it’s often a struggle to cope.
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