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Re: X-mas angels
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lugnet.general
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Fri, 23 Nov 2001 20:38:38 GMT
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In lugnet.general, Jeff Jardine writes:
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> I'm not sure how universal this charity program is. Here in Canada at this
> time of the year, there are a number of charities that put up Christmas trees
> in malls. They have decorations (usually angels) with the names of needy
> children on them. Each angel will usually have a first name, age, gender, and
> a gift that child would like for Christmas.
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> It's a great opportunity to do something nice for LEGO and a child. Get a
> kid some LEGO. And good stuff, too - not old shelf-worn insectoids sets. I
> like to think I'm moulding a kid's future by getting them something from my
> favourite theme (Star Wars).
The Salvation Army Angel Tree was up as of today at our local mall. Last year
we went late and could only find a single request from a mother for Baby LEGO
(which we gladly obliged). Today there were several asking for LEGO and my kids
and I finally decided on two from a children's home who requested LEGO and art
supplies. It IS a nice way to share a pleasurable hobby while helping those
less fortunate.
Maggie C.
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| I'm not sure how universal this charity program is. Here in Canada at this time of the year, there are a number of charities that put up Christmas trees in malls. They have decorations (usually angels) with the names of needy children on them. Each (...) (25 years ago, 16-Nov-01, to lugnet.general)
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