Letter to the Editor: Jan. 20 paper

By: Stafford County Sun Staff | Stafford County Sun
Published: January 18, 2012

Thanks sent to volunteers, gift-givers

Thanks to the generous efforts of Stafford County residents, thousands of hurting children worldwide had the opportunity to experience the joy of Christmas. Stafford County residents joined Operation Christmas Child, the world’s largest Christmas project of its kind, to pack 3,254 shoe boxes with toys, school supplies and necessity items. These gift-filled shoe boxes made their way into the hands of needy children in 100 receiving countries.

On behalf of our community, I would like to thank the volunteers at local collection sites and everyone who packed an Operation Christmas Child shoe box gift. For many of the children receiving these boxes, the simple shoe box will be the first gift they have ever received.

Although the Stafford County drop-off locations are closed until November 2012, gifts are received throughout the year at Samaritan's Purse, 801 Bamboo Road, Boone, N.C., 28607. If you would like to get involved year-round in helping children in need through Operation Christmas Child, go online to samaritanpurse.org/occ or call (410) 772-7360.

Thanks again to everyone who participated in this project. A simple gift, packed with love, can communicate hope and transform the lives of children worldwide!

Leigh Fisher, Mid-Atlantic Regional Director

Operation Christmas Child