Oh brilliant! The more the better.

Excellent! That's brilliant!

I rang to see if any of the age groups were'nt well catered for and they said the older boys did'nt get a look in.Just in case anyones interested

Five Simple Steps 

Please note the closing date to ensure that the boxes get to us in good time.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL US ON (01) 294 0222

1 Find an empty medium-size adult shoe box. We reserve the right to split boxes which are too large. Cover the box in Christmas paper making sure that you wrap the lid and box separately.

2 Decide whether your gift will be for a BOY or a GIRL, and which age category.
Print a Boy sticker or Girl sticker (click to print), tick the appropriate box, and stick this to the outside of the lid (on the top right as you would a stamp on a letter). You will need to tape the label to the box.

3 Fill the shoe box with the gifts listed below. Please don’t wrap any items individually or overfill your box.

4 IMPORTANT Please enclose €3 or more in an envelope. Cheques are preferred for security reasons and should be made payable to Samaritan’s Purse. Place the envelope inside the box, but on the top of the gifts so that it is clearly visible when it is opened. (Your €3 goes towards the promotion, transport, processing and distribution costs of running the project).

5 Secure the lid with an elastic band, and do not seal the box as it will need to be checked to ensure it meets customs requirements.

This year’s closing date is Friday November 10th

WHAT TO PUT IN A BOX 

Please select from the following YES items:


* A cuddly toy

* A toothbrush, toothpaste

* A bar of soap

* A notepad, colouring book

* Picture books

* Pencils and pens

* A set of crayons or felt pens

* A hat, cap, gloves, scarf or other small clothing items

* A small ball or tennis ball

* A puzzle e.g. small jigsaw

* For boys: a toy car, truck, passenger plane or similar item

*For girls: jewellery (e.g. pair of clip earrings, make-up or hair accessories)

* A greeting card or a photo of yourself

* Sweets (must be well within sell-by date)



WHAT NOT TO PUT IN A BOX 

Please do not include items from any of the following categories:


* Other edible items (e.g. crisps, biscuits, tinned food or cake)

* War related items (e.g. toy guns and soldiers, knives)

* Clothing (other than listed above)

* Glass containers, mirrors or fragile items

* Liquids of any type (e.g. blow bubbles, shampoos, bubble bath, toiletry sets or aerosols)

* Marbles or sharp objects

* Medicines

* Books with words

Due to import regulations, all goods should be new or nearly new.

You can download the label for your box from the website. It says children's age ranges are 2-4, 5-9, and 10-14 for both boys and girls.

The local drop off point if you prefer to drop it yourself is the An post, sorting office in Balbriggan.

That's a great idea Definitely count me in.

Thanks for that Doreen

Clodagh

Hi Sharon,

Welcome to the board

Clodagh

Hey Doreen,

 

Great idea. Will definitely fill a box.

 

See you Wed hopefully, 

Laura

Hi girls, I came across this: http://www.magicmum.com/phpBB/here-vp629046.html#629046

It's a debate about these boxes with some informative links. Sorry for advertising another site but the information is vital and I think that everyone should be given the information.

If you do want to go ahead with the boxes, don't forget that the closing date is november 10th.

Clodagh wrote:

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Hmmm... 

I only quickly glanced through the debate on Magic Mum but, personally, I wouldn't like my gift to come with 'terms and conditions'.  What does anybody else think? 

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I agree with you but i'm still gonna do a box.I'm sure the chid you dose'nt get a christmas box dose'nt care about my principlesIt's sad there's always an agenda behind peoples motives.This is probably an odd question but I'm doing a box for 10-14 yr old boy.Do I put in a childs or an adults toothbrush

The knic knak shop on railway st are acting as a collection point and are also giving out shoe boxes and cards to go in them if anyone is stuck