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 Whit Babcock announces retirement from athletics director role at Virginia Tech Clark Palmer April 23, 2026 Calling all heroes: TAP asks for donations for its Superhero Kids Counseling Program Emma Thomas April 23, 2026 Roanoke Fashion Week Returns Emma Thomas April 22, 2026