ATLANTA — Sometimes it’s the smallest things in life that have the largest impact on someone.
Not many Channel 2 Action News viewers know, but Channel 2 investigative reporter Mark Winne's wife is a fighter. Kate Winne is a 10-time colon cancer survivor.
On Thanksgiving Day, Mark and Kate spent their day in the hospital. Kate is there and desperately wanted a Coca-Cola Freezoni. Hydration is a critical issue for her condition, so Mark headed out to find one.
When Mark arrived at a QuikTrip convenience store he learned that was the only flavor they were out of.
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“I went to the counter and explained to them why I was there,” Winne explained.
A lot of people could’ve easily said, “I’m sorry we only offer what’s available,” but, to Winne’s surprise, a “petite angel in red and khaki” told him it would just take a few minutes.
Da'Janay Baskin, 21, jumped into action immediately.
Within seconds, Mark saw Baskin grab a big QuikTrip cup of coke and a cup of ice. Then, she went behind the food counter and whipped up a handmade Freezoni.
"She gave me something else on the long list of things for which I'm thankful," Winne said.