Operation Christmas Child is getting ready for their national collection week, Nov 14-23. It is estimated that over 8 million boxes will be collected for the world wide gift distribution to needy children who are vicitms of war, famine, povery, or disaster.

" It is amazing how a simple shoe box gift can change the life of a child," said Ann Olson, area co-ordinator for Operation Christmas Child.

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