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Press Release from the Samaritan's Purse: Lima​​, OH​​., Dec. 10, 2024—Area volunteers are celebrating the collection of gift-filled shoeboxes that will send a message of joy to children around the world. ​Thousands of volunteers contributed to Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, by packing shoeboxes filled with fun toys, school supplies, and personal care items. The global Christmas project will deliver these gift-filled shoeboxes to children in more than 100 countries, including many who are suffering from war, poverty, disease and disaster.

American Bikers Aimed Towards Education have been working all year long to be able to deliver bags of Christmas cheer on the coldest day of the season.