Virginia Tech student relates to children overseas receiving “Operation Christmas Child” boxes Ian Price December 22, 2016 1 minute read Virginia Tech football team Elizabeth Henry Since 2013, More than 3,000 children overseas have received a shoe box for Christmas thanks to the work of one college student who once received a box herself. WFIR’s Ian Price has details: Share: Post navigation Previous: Gas prices may be higher than last year, but still much lower than five Decembers agoNext: Gates reflects on two years with Roanoke County Related Stories The Tiny Cargo Company has big plans for its scale up at new facility Gene Marrano February 23, 2026 0 Roanoke College Poll: Virginians support tougher gun laws but doubt the impact Clark Palmer February 23, 2026 0 Virginia Tech to host Afghan female soldiers and student author for storytelling event Web Staff February 23, 2026 0