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Lloydminster packs nearly 2000 boxes for Operation Christmas Child

Gerry Lampow
By Gerry Lampow

Border City generosity in 2022 delivered 1,944 shoeboxes to Operation Christmas Child recipients.

Organizers with Samaritan’s Purse Canada noted overall that Alberta residents packed 88,717 shoeboxes in 2022. This was an uptick of 11 per cent over 2021 which totalled 80,121.

Children in Ukraine, the Philippines, Central America, and West Africa are receiving shoeboxes packed by caring Canadians, say organizers. They add that overall 415,072 shoeboxes with toys, hygiene items, school supplies and other necessities were packed by Canadians.

Online donations are always welcome year round by the not-for-profit.

Gerry Lampow
Gerry Lampow
Gerry has lived in Lloydminster since winter 2010. That detail is important as coming from the Caribbean he did not see green grass until May. Now an Alberta/Western Canada resident, you would be hard-pressed to find a stronger proponent of Lloydminster than the news guy that appreciates a healthy dose of rock music and dress code leather. His mantra is focus on one thing and do it well.

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