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 1 min read Roanoke City Police arrest suspects connected to robberies Web Staff October 28, 2025 1 min read Governor Youngkin announces Virginia Emergency Nutrition Assistance Clark Palmer October 28, 2025 2 min read Attorney General Miyares Issues Opinion on Potential Redistricting Clark Palmer October 28, 2025