Spread Joy this Season to those in need with "The Merrie Christmas Project."

Published: Dec. 15, 2019, 8:02 p.m.

b"Merrie Kaplan loved Christmas. Born with a rare genetic conditions, Williams Syndrome, Merrie was known as a friendly, outgoing woman, who brought joy to all. Now, her memory has given birth to an effort to extend that joy to families throughout Central Georgia\\u2019s 14-county area. \\u2018The MERRIE Christmas Project,\\u2019 aims to provide gifts, holiday d\\xe9cor, and food to families in need during the Christmas season.\\xa0\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nJoining Nancy Grace today:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nMike and Nancy Kaplan, Merrie's parents\\n\\nJamie Kaplan, Director of Philanthropy, United Way of Central Georgia\\n\\nGeorge McCanless, President and CEO, United Way of Central Georgia\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nUnited Way of Central Georgia is accepting donations for\\xa0\\u2018The MERRIE Christmas Project\\u2019 here."