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Shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child Sometimes we watch the news, see people in need and think, 'But what can I do?' In 1990 a man in North Wales saw a report about orphanages in Romania.
He decided he would organise a relief collection. In among the toys and toiletries sent were some shoeboxes, covered in Christmas paper and filled with treats.
121 gaily wrapped shoe boxes which they had filled with toys, toiletries, hats, scarves, gloves, educational items, to the church, ready to be sent to this very worthwhile charity.
Operation Christmas Child was born! By 1995 the annual event had grown so much that an international charity, Samaritan's Purse, was approached to take on what was a logistical nightmare.
Last year 1.1 million shoeboxes were sent to twelve countries and hopefully by Christmas Day this year the 100 millionth gift-filled shoebox will have been delivered. And yet the need is so great that a child who receives a shoebox this year is unlikely ever to get another. The charity which began with one person continues to be about individuals. Each person who fills a shoebox is making a difference.
On Sunday 18 November members and friends of St. Andrew`s Methodist Church, Sheringham, brought a total of
Pictured is Harry with one of the many boxes piled up and ready to go to Samaritans Purse.
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