Gospel singer Fred Hammond surprises Chicago grandmother with car

Sunday, December 10, 2017
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A Chicago grandmother who is caring for her late daughter's children received a surprise Christmas gift.

Dianna Aldridge was presented with a car by Gospel singer Fred Hammond.
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Aldridge has been taking care of her four grandchildren since her daughter, Nykea, a cousin of NBA star Dwyane Wade, was shot and killed in August of 2016 in the Washington Park neighborhood.

Hammond said he just wanted to help out Aldridge.
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"That someone cares outside the region and a lot of people care and I came here just to be a part of the moment," Hammond said.

Hammond has a concert every year and chooses one person to receive a car.
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