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A difference a box makes: Operation Christmas Child gathers goods

Recommended gifts and supplies for Operation Christmas Child to fill a shoe box include hygiene products like hair brushes, tooth brushes and bandages; non-war themed toys, cars and stuffed animals; inflatable kick or soccer balls (including hand pump); clothing; and a personal note.
Recommended gifts and supplies for Operation Christmas Child to fill a shoe box include hygiene products like hair brushes, tooth brushes and bandages; non-war themed toys, cars and stuffed animals; inflatable kick or soccer balls (including hand pump); clothing; and a personal note.

When 11-year-old Yves Dushime got a shiny red Hot Wheels car in a shoebox packed with Christmas goodies, he was awestruck!  “The thing that he wanted most was a red car,” said Michelle Finn, with Oper...

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