Sixteen year old Monrovian, Grayson Wade, has been supporting Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child for seven years since being introduced to it as a Cub Scout. Monday he delivered 1,009 shoebox gifts to the relay center in Arcadia. From there the shoeboxes are transferred to a collection center in Orange County. Once processed, they will ship all over the world to children in need.
Grayson's shoeboxes contain school supplies, hygiene items, toys, puzzles, art supplies, games, stuffed animals, musical instruments, clothing, etc. In addition to the items he places in the shoeboxes, he includes $7 per box for shipping costs, so he needed to raise a substantial amount of money. Grayson launched an aggressive door to door campaign to raise money for the boxes he packed at home. Monrovians not only donated money, but also items for sewing kits, toys, stuffed animals, games, as well as packed shoeboxes. He appealed to Monrovia Rotary Club and Monrovia Kiwanis Club. Local stores, A Snail's Pace, Payless and Marshall's, saved empty shoeboxes for Grayson. Also supporting his efforts were kids from scout troops and student clubs from several local high schools, including his own, Bosco Tech.
- Brad Haugaard
Grayson comes to my door every year and I always wholeheartedly support his efforts. This is an example of a future Monrovia leader! Thank you, Grayson!
ReplyDeleteI wish he would come to my door so I could help. Maybe more publicity next year please.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Grayson, but be sure you know and are good with this charity's goals and approach to giving.
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