“Share Your Christmas,” the annual Christmas campaign that helps needy children in Texas County, this week made an urgent appeal in the face of lagging donations.
Coordinator Pat Miller reported that donations of items are behind at the headquarters, which is situated in the basement of the Houston Lions Club on North U.S. 63. So far, 206 children need help. Only 46 have been adopted.
There are several ways to help:
—Cases are documented in the Herald, and an Angel Tree at Romines Motor Co. Inc. also details needs.
—Monetary donations can be sent to: “Share Your Christmas,” P.O. Box 170, Houston, Mo. 65483.
Miller said donations of new or good used toys and clothing or money to purchase items are desperately needed. More people are needed to adopt individual cases, too.
Pitching in this week to help were: Blue Heaven Club, National Honor Society, Peace Chapel Church, Bado Community Church, Landmark Bank employees and Houston House.
Here are more cases:
Case Six
A new toy would put a smile on the face of this little 18-month-old boy this Christmas. He likes cars, balls and blocks. He also needs warm clothing, size 18 months and size 6 shoes.
Case Seven
Two little girls, ages 6 and 8, are wishing for a Barbie doll, play makeup or a purse. Clothing sizes are 6 and 8 girls’ pants and tops.
Case Eight
Dolls and games are the Christmas wishes of these two sisters, ages 4 and 5. Their 2-year-old brother likes cars and trucks. The girls wear size 6X clothing and shoe sizes needed are 13 and 1. Size 4T pants and shirts are needed for the boy and size 8 shoes. These children are in need of coats.
Case Nine
Some cars or Sponge Bob would make this 2-year-old boy very happy. He wears 2T pants and shirts and size 7 shoes. His 6-month-old baby brother likes musical toys that light up. He wears size 12-month clothes and size 3 shoes.
Case 10
Some warm pants and shirts, size 4T, are needed by two small girls, ages 3 and 4. Shoe sizes needed are 9 and 10. Their Christmas wishes are baby dolls, books and toy dishes. Their 1-year-old brother needs 18-month-old clothing and size 5 shoes. Any baby toys will make him happy.