Christmas Shoebox Charity

Hi all

In the leadup to Christmas, it's a nice time to ponder participating in a Christmas charity to make someone smile that has very little to smile about. Why not spend some of those rental roll proceeds on someone else.

This year, I've decided to participate in the Christmas Shoe Box charity this year. I am surprised how much you can get into a shoe box if you really try! In the interest of inspiring others to participate in this xmas charity or another xmas charity, my shoebox contains: Lego inside a 1-Litre tuppaware container (without rubber seals or flimsy hinges that will hinder longevity), Lego board, pamphlets from lego packet, pencilcase, pencils, pens, sharpener, exercise books, toy jeep, tennis ball, hat, shorts, shirt, undergarments and socks, facewasher, haircomb, 2 x toothbrush, 1 x toothbrush container, 1 x soap, 1 x soap container. I've opted for the "Boys 5-9" category, mostly due to my being convinced Lego must be involved. I bought clothes suitable for a 10 year old so the child can get a few years use out of the garments. The box my mum is putting together has all sorts of cool stuff, including a wind-up torch. Have to say, today was the funnest shopping day I've had in ages. Saw so much cool stuff that could be sent. Rays tent city has footies and mini hand pumps for instance. For anyone deciding on a charity like this, remember to get onto it right away as the organizers have to post things before the end of October in order to arrive in time for Christmas.

http://operationchristmaschild.org.au/

It's annoying I can't fit more in the box!  Apparently thongs (ie flipflops… footwear ) are a much sought-after commodity. Apparently they are a great thing to include, as the children can wear them when crossing the river on the way to school.

I'm really interested to see the power of the internet in action.  Please post here with comments of what nice thing you choose to do for someone less fortunate this Christmas!

Happy Christmas to all