Make a shoebox pledge!
Shoeboxes from Operation Christmas Child mean so much to the children who receive them. Like the boy at left, many of the gift recipients live in poverty, and the shoeboxes bring hope and happiness into their lives.

I will consider this run a success if Operation Christmas Child receives even a handful of shoeboxes in addition to last year's total. But my hope and prayer is that God will do something special for the children through this run across North Dakota.

Please spread the word about Operation Christmas Child among your family, friends, co-workers, community groups and church.
If there is not a collection site set up in your community, take the lead in organizing an event in your town. If you are not sure if there is a drop-off point in your town, find the collection spot closest to you.

If you will support my run by contributing shoeboxes, I want to hear from you!
Please e-mail me wwmitzel@hotmail.com so I can track the number of shoeboxes pledged. I will list your first name, city and state on our pledge page to recognize your contribution and to encourage others to participate. I will also e-mail you a reminder when the shoebox collection week approaches.

Take the 360 challenge for your group!
I will be running 360 miles across North Dakota, so I challenge your civic group or church to match my efforts by assembling one shoebox for each mile I run. If you plan to do this, please e-mail me at wwmitzel@hotmail.com so we can list your group on the Web site as a 360 Challenge participant.