Christmas Shoebox Stories!
Every Christmas Shoebox is a story of hope, joy and love
Maria
Maria from Romania is 7 years old. She and her three sisters share what clothes and shoes they have between them. They live in social housing but can barely afford essentials. When the girls received their Christmas Shoeboxes their eyes sparkled to see so many new and beautiful things!
Every single shoebox brings untold joy. Thank you so much for getting involved!
Clovis
Clovisin Burundi is 6 years old. His family cannot afford nursery school, so toys are rare treats. He was amazed by his new toy, clothes, toothpaste, toothbrush, and soap.
“I couldn’t hold my smile. Thank you to all for these gifts,” he said joyfully.
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Tamandani
Tamandani Bondo in Malawi is 12 years old. From his Christmas Shoebox he said his favourite thing was a toothbrush because he had never had one before.
He said that owning one like the other children made him feel proud.
Karina
Karina, Ukraine, “I am so happy because today is Christmas, and I received a wonderful gift from Ireland. Thank you for the care from children I don’t know. But I can feel their love in my hands. I sincerely thank everyone who worked to bring joy and comfort to me and other children!”
Karina’s father and uncles are fighting in the war but your Christmas Shoeboxes brought so much joy and hope to Karina and her friends. Box up the joy of giving today!
