Margie shared a few anecdotes of what touched their hearts even deeper than usual this year.
Driver’s licence voucher: In 14 campaigns to date, we had never before seen a beneficiary child receive a voucher for driving lessons and their license. This was a first, which happened in Secunda.
Thank you box: A beneficiary child created a box of treats as a thank you for the Santa Shoebox volunteer at a celebration outside Johannesburg. The box contained chips, a sucker, one Chappie, three marbles and a fresh apricot. It may well be the most precious box we’ve ever received! This was also another first for the Santa Shoebox Project.
“It is thanks to the support of so many that this magic happens!” said Margie.
“Our theme this year was Let’s Make Magic and boy did we!”
Next year the Santa Shoebox Project will be reaching its millionth child.
For more information about the project, how to get involved or how to volunteer, contact Margie (national sponsorship and regional manager for Gauteng, Free State, North West, Port Elizabeth, and East London) on 082 417 3649.
Source: Benoni City Times
