Grayson with the gifts he has collected for poor children around the world.
Twelve-Year-Old Monrovian Grayson Wade has collected donations and packed 128 shoe-boxes with gifts for needy kids around the world.
His mother writes ...
"Grayson first became aware of Operation Christmas Child when he was a Cub Scout and his group each packed a box. Last year he set a goal to pack 50 boxes and ended up packing 64. This year he set a goal of 75 and ended up with 130. For several months he collected donations from family, friends, and local businesses. Carmine's Restaurant in Arcadia also allowed him to have donation boxes at their counters this year and last.
"This past Sunday was the big drop-off day for the packed shoeboxes. Arcadia Presbytarian Church is a major drop-off and collection point for our area. Grayson arranged for his Boy Scout patrol to spend the afternoon assisting with the collection.
"Samaritan's Purse is a great organization that has many different charitable programs, and this year they're delivering the 100 millionth shoebox as part of their annual Operation Christmas Child program.
http://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php
"Grayson is turning 13 in December and is in the 7th grade at St. Rita's Catholic School in Sierra Madre. His Boy Scout troop is Arcadia Troop 111."
COMMENT: Congratulations, Grayson. Well done!
- Brad Haugaard
Well done Grayson!!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad that the seed that was planted in Cub Scouts grew to such a huge venture! Many kids will smile with gratitude this Holiday season.
Scouts service to others at it's finest!
All my best,
Dana Towles