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re: Children in a Burundi school opening their Christmas Shoebox gifts

Posted on 11/28/14 at 10:54 pm to
Posted by Dr. Shultz
Baton Rouge, La
Member since Jun 2013
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Posted on 11/28/14 at 10:54 pm to
We made these every year at my school when I was younger and got to see videos of them opening them. Pretty amazing feeling
Posted by TheRoarRestoredInBR
Member since Dec 2004
30306 posts
Posted on 11/28/14 at 10:55 pm to
Awesome video! God bless em.

How and why do they all shave their heads? Any Gillette Fusions in that box?
Posted by BOSCEAUX
Where the Down Boys go.
Member since Mar 2008
47763 posts
Posted on 11/28/14 at 10:55 pm to
I'm assuming to prevent lice.
Posted by TheRoarRestoredInBR
Member since Dec 2004
30306 posts
Posted on 11/28/14 at 10:57 pm to
That would be my guess too. Just wondering how they stay so well shaved and supplied in that regard? Probably done so at the school?

I need to join Dollar Shave Club, I'm so tired of $45 Fusion boxes at Costco/Sam's.
This post was edited on 11/28/14 at 10:59 pm
Posted by lsunurse
Member since Dec 2005
129044 posts
Posted on 11/28/14 at 11:03 pm to
Their hair just doesn't grow much there. Saw that in Kenya with many of the children....all the boys and girls have short hair like that.
Posted by TheRoarRestoredInBR
Member since Dec 2004
30306 posts
Posted on 11/28/14 at 11:08 pm to
Now I know..thanks nurse. Their nutritional deficiencies and caloric intakes must surely play a part? Genetics?

For just a small box filled + $7 shipping donation on the link provided, those smiles are absolutely priceless.
This post was edited on 11/28/14 at 11:15 pm
Posted by Blue Velvet
Apple butter toast is nice
Member since Nov 2009
20112 posts
Posted on 11/28/14 at 11:14 pm to
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Wow. Truly inspiring video. This just goes to show what Reddit is capable of through it's secret santa program. We did it reddit! That's just a communal phrase we like to use to congratulate ourselves.

Boon McDarvish - Gold user and moderator of /r/Africa, /r/BlackPower and /r/MaleFashionAdvice?
Posted by Bistineaubengal
Member since Aug 2008
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Posted on 11/28/14 at 11:46 pm to
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Posted by RogerTheShrubber
Juneau, AK
Member since Jan 2009
261602 posts
Posted on 11/29/14 at 1:08 am to
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With youtube, much like some posters comments on this site, i dont pay any attention to. Some people are so miserable in their own life they have to try and bring others down with them


I generally avoid reading them to keep my view of humanity from sinking any lower. Some people are just miserable fricks.
Posted by The Boat
Member since Oct 2008
164342 posts
Posted on 11/29/14 at 1:12 am to
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The comments below that youtube video are brutal.

Reddit trolls on YouTube now.
Posted by PhifeDogg
Stankonia
Member since Mar 2006
6048 posts
Posted on 11/29/14 at 1:29 am to
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Reddit trolls on YouTube now.


Is wearing fedoras part of the troll? Or is that part serious?
Posted by tigerinthebueche
Member since Oct 2010
36791 posts
Posted on 11/29/14 at 7:05 am to
So what's in the boxes? Video link didn't work for me. Is it anything specific or just a bunch of random stuff? The Catolic Charities family we sponsor has a specific list of things to get them ( things they need but cannot afford). Is this similar?
Posted by LloydChristmas
in a van down by the river
Member since Nov 2009
2829 posts
Posted on 11/29/14 at 7:46 am to
Yep, we did it at my daughter's Sunday school class. The organization has sent out over 1 million shoe boxes full of toys.
Posted by LSUsmartass
Scompton
Member since Sep 2004
82369 posts
Posted on 11/29/14 at 8:53 am to
Link doesn't work for me
Posted by jmcs68
Member since Sep 2012
40401 posts
Posted on 11/29/14 at 8:59 am to
Their smiles are amazing.
Posted by Darth_Vader
A galaxy far, far away
Member since Dec 2011
64785 posts
Posted on 11/29/14 at 10:02 am to
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Posted by tigerinthebueche So what's in the boxes? Video link didn't work for me. Is it anything specific or just a bunch of random stuff? The Catolic Charities family we sponsor has a specific list of things to get them ( things they need but cannot afford). Is this similar?


The way our church does them is some boxes are for girls and others for boys. They will have a Bible, toiletries, school supplies, and toys.
This post was edited on 11/29/14 at 10:03 am
Posted by LordSaintly
Member since Dec 2005
38954 posts
Posted on 11/29/14 at 10:06 am to
Good stuff right there
Posted by kywildcatfanone
Wildcat Country!
Member since Oct 2012
119493 posts
Posted on 11/29/14 at 10:07 am to
Our church does this. I presume it's through Samaritans Purse, Franklin Graham Ministries. Awesome ministry to children in need.
Posted by windshieldman
Member since Nov 2012
12818 posts
Posted on 11/29/14 at 10:10 am to
I keep getting error occurred during validation when I try video. Even with wifi turned off
Posted by Hangover Haven
Metry
Member since Oct 2013
26704 posts
Posted on 11/29/14 at 10:40 am to
Awesome.... Kind of gives prospective about how lucky we have it in this country...
This post was edited on 11/29/14 at 10:42 am
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