mothers of homicide victims were treated to a bit of pam perking. 20 members arrived this morning at marinello's school of beauty for manicures, pedicures and hairstyling. this time of year can be difficult for children. one woman said she's lost four sons to homicide. >> you don't get over it completely. you never get over it. you get a little bit better. there's times i cry my eyes almost out because i miss my children so much. >> the school of beauty on market street donated all of today's salon services with the hope of making the holiday a little brighter for each of these women. >>> $185 pair of jordans that for some may never even be worn caused quite a stir outside of a lawn. >> reporter: some people will do just about anything for the newest air jordans. >> that's how clean they are. fresh. >> reporter: and for hundreds of fans at the new park mall, the wait got a bit out of control. >> can't do it now. >> yeah. >> everybody will do anything for some jordan's but back in the way it was never like this. >> reporter: this was the scene after police had to be called after the crowd became

they were surprised with a makeover at the marinello beauty school this, is more about nails and hairfeel good. it make me feel beautiful. i mean, people tell me i'm beautiful but i don't feel beautiful. i feel sad on the inside. >> the surprise makeover organized by former perpetrators of violence and united violence prevention group a bay area charity put out a holiday wish list, it's in need of christmas hams. they need to collect 500 hams so it can serve its christmas dinner. it made a similar appeal for turkeys before thanksgiving. st. anthony's serves thousands of meals per day. donations can be dropped off at dining room on golden gate avenue. >> east palo aloe police department asking for help with their toy drive providing 1500 toy buzz they're short. you can bring donations to east palo alto city hall until 9:00 a.m. for more information on that drive and others around the bay area go to abc 7 news.com and click on see it on tv. so if have you to pick up something on christmas list grab something. >> still days off to do it. >> yes. >> continuing tonight santa trades in spla

bay area mothers are being pampered. 26 of them were treated to a spa day in the city, thanks to marinello beauty school and united plaez. all of them have lost a child to street violence. >> it's been 17 years for me. and the pain is still the same. it gets better when i'm around people and when things like this happen for mothers like me. >> this is the second year they have done the event and it's certainly appreciated by all the parents who as you can see are smiling and laughing. >> very generous. >>> you know, some heart patients waiting for a transplant, they are getting to spend the holidays at home thanks to an experimental device. dr. kim mulvihill has more. >> reporter: the back pad chad washington is wearing keeps his artificial heart pumping at home. he can charge it in any outlet. he received a heart transplant this year but the 35-year-old's body rejected t doctors at ucla gave him an experimental artificial heart while he waits for another transplant. >> i'm thankful to be alive. i'm thankful for everything, so much. >> reporter: chad won't have to spend months in the hospi

. >>> bay area mothers who children were murder victims were taken to marinello beauty school, and gotday of salon treatment. the women belong to a support group for grieving mothers. >> feeling and life back into me. you don't take time with all of this, you're so busy fighting and trying to get justice, not thinking about yourself. not trying to do nothing about yourself, you forget yourself. >> six years after her son's murder she's still seeking justice. >> some retailers staying open all night, throughout the weekend. shoppers seem to appreciate the idea with four days to go before christmas, macy's opened at 7:00 a.m.ipxÑ today, remaining open through sunday. special deals are part of the attraction for buyers. >> people have busy lives, kids, family this, gives them an opportunity to shop when they need to. >> more traffic, more people. people want to come out and convenience is important. one coupon site shows 30% wait until the last minute to make big purchases for holidays. >> that could be stress oofl yes. kit. >> there are still deals to be found. michael finney goes price