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 Mill Mountain Zoo welcomes pair of Patagonian maras Web Staff June 19, 2026 Dr. Verletta White, Superintendent of Roanoke City Schools, to step down in one more year Gene Marrano June 18, 2026 Fire chief presents plan to replace 75-year-old Roanoke Fire Station No. 2 Ian Price June 18, 2026
