Random Acts

- Season 8

(2022)

Lucy Blaylock has been making blankets for kids going through a tough time since she was 8 years old. Despite being busy with school and following her passion for theater, she has still sent over 1000 hand-made blankets all over the world. But as blanket nominations continue to pour in, Lucy is having a hard time keeping up. So, Will and Emilie surprise Lucy at school to help her catch up; Emilie and Mason follow Lucy's example and try giving some blankets away.

Cheryl Smith is a longtime autism advocate and founding member of the Autism Council of Utah. Unfortunately, Cheryl has to skip almost all family activities because her autistic son Carson requires constant care. So, Emilie, Jenna, and Lisa get together at a very unique location to plan a big holiday surprise to help Cheryl catch up on some much-needed grandkid time; Emilie and Mason get permission from the North Pole to spread a little cheer.

Lucy Blaylock has been making blankets for kids going through a tough time since she was 8 years old. Despite being busy with school and following her passion for theater, she has still sent over 1000 hand-made blankets all over the world. But as blanket nominations continue to pour in, Lucy is having a hard time keeping up. So, Will and Emilie surprise Lucy at school to help her catch up; Emilie and Mason follow Lucy's example and try giving some blankets away.

Kari Craig is a critical-care medical assistant who because of staff shortages worked constant double shifts during the pandemic. Kari rarely takes time for herself a when she does her "vacation" is often a medical mission overseas. Her family roots are in Scotland and she's dreamed of being able to learn more about her distant relatives. Will and Emilie setup a Scottish surprise for Kari as she arrives to work; Emilie convinces people to help Jenna learn to dance.

Kurtis and Sheila Kendall are the parents of 28-year-old Dallin, who has been diagnosed with several physical and mental disorders, including severe autism. Dallin is no longer able to stay in a medical care facility and was recently transferred back home to be cared for by his parents. Will and Jenna, along with Heart 2 Home, surprise the Kendalls with a home makeover to create a space just for Dallin; Will and Emilie surprise helpful shoppers at a fabric store.

Tom and Shayla Spindle are a wonderful couple whose home in Colorado recently burned down, destroying most of their possessions, including all of their treasured family photos. Lisa and Mason team up with celebrity photographer Mark Owens to surprise the Spindles with a jam-packed day of recreating several of the couple's most precious memories, with photos included; Emilie and Mason surprise helpful stand-ins during a photo shoot.

Winter Hansen tragically lost her father Kevin in a rock-climbing accident a few years ago. Despite this devastating challenge, rock climbing is still an important and meaningful part of Winter's life. Will and Jenna surprise Winter with a trip to Yosemite National Park to sight see, rock climb, and go on a hike to summit a very special mountain that was on Kevin's bucket list; Will and Mason surprise helpful guides on a college campus.

Savannah Zeaman runs a charity lemonade stand each year, and has raised thousands of dollars for pediatric cancer research. She does this to honor her kindergarten teacher. Will and Jenna surprise Savannah with a dream trip to Nashville to see the sights, get a custom hat and boots, tour the Gibson Garage, and meet country singer Carter Faith at the Grand Ole Opry; Will and Mason surprise guests at Cornbelly's to help raise funds for Savannah's lemonade stand.

Katie Mart is a very giving and inspirational young lady, who was put up for adoption at birth due to the several disabilities she was born with. Katie recently learned her birth parents are Italian and dreams of visiting Italy someday. Will and Lisa team up with Italian Chef Elena Davis and designer Anne Black to give Katie an authentic Italian birthday meal she won't forget; Will struggles with a language barrier to order a pizza, while Mason surprises the helpful translators.

Hadley Larsen has brittle bone disease leading causing her to have broken over 120 bones in her young life. Despite this she is a light to everyone she meets. Hadley's older sister Kinzley is always by her side helping support her through her challenges. Both girls love swimming and sea turtles, so Will and Jenna surprise them with a special behind-the-scenes tour at an aquarium, and a magical trip where they get to swim with turtles in the wild; Lisa and Mason collect smile via chocolate.