07/16/2026
We’re proud to be partnering with the Hazleton City Police Department to support Johnny through this special community event.
If you’d like to help, donations can be dropped off at our shop:
6 W. Butler Drive Drums, PA 18222
Johnny wears a size Large and a size 9.5 shoe. He loves playing basketball and is a big fan of the Nike brand.
Any contribution, big or small, is greatly appreciated. Thank you for helping us come together to support a local young boy and make a positive difference in his life.
We've never done this before, but some situations deserve something special.
Blue Santa is cutting his summer vacation short for a Christmas in July surprise to help one incredible teenager in our community: Johnny.
Because this is an active case, we can't share many details. What we can tell you is that Johnny is just 16 years old and has survived more than most people could imagine. After enduring years of physical, emotional, and mental abuse, he was left with injuries he'll carry for the rest of his life.
Recently, Johnny found the courage to come forward and tell his story. That decision has given him a chance at a new beginning, but it also means starting over from scratch. He'll soon be moving into a new living arrangement where he'll receive support while learning to live independently.
What has inspired us most is Johnny's outlook on life. Throughout this entire process, he has never focused on what he has lost. Instead, he told us his dream is to become a social worker, "to help other kids who went through what I did."
He hasn't asked for new clothes, new shoes, or decorations for his new home, even though he's gone without so much. But we know every gift, no matter how big or small, will remind him that an entire community is standing behind him.
We're currently accepting gift cards to:
Walmart
Target
Sheetz
Uber
Uber Eats
American Eagle
Kohl's
We've also created an Amazon Wish List to make donating easy:https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/2KOTNN3EBN5DP?ref_=cm_sw_r_apann_ggr-subnav-share_W96E9F1WHPQZD5C9V0B7&language=en-US
Starting over is hard. Starting over at 16 without the love and support of your parents is even harder.
Let's show Johnny that he isn't alone. Together, we can give him more than just the things he needs—we can give him hope, encouragement, and a reminder that there are people who believe in him and are rooting for his future.
Questions about donating can be directed to Det. Sgt. Naprava at [email protected] or (570) 459-4954.
