Virginia Tech student relates to children overseas receiving “Operation Christmas Child” boxes Ian Price December 22, 2016 1 min 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: About the Author Ian Price Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading 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 2 min read I-81 shooting incident in Botetourt County under investigation Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Branch Group to host 4th annual GIRL Construction Experience tomorrow Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Luke Combs scheduled to perform in Charlottesville in April Clark Palmer October 9, 2025