Friday, November 16, 2007
Dallas Baptist athletics takes part in Operation Christmas Child
Email
|
Print
|
Tell us your story
|
Comment
|
The DBU Patriot Athletic Department had over 100 student-athletes and representatives from all 14 intercollegiate sports show up on Wednesday, November 14, 2007, to take part in their annual wrapping party for Operation Christmas Child, sponsored by the Diamond Belles, Cheerleaders and the Student Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC).
Operation Christmas Child program of Samaritan's Purse provides an opportunity for people of all ages to be involved in a simple, hands-on missions project while focusing on the true meaning of Christmas -- Jesus Christ. Each individual participating is responsible for bringing a shoebox filled with all kinds of products for children of all ages.
The Patriots, who held the wrapping party on the campus of Dallas Baptist University, was able to collect over 150 boxes, which all included products such as toothpaste, toys, pens, pencils, calculators, toothbrush, comb, washcloth, candy, T-shirts, socks, watches, and personal notes from the individual sending the package.
DBU Director of Athletics said, "It was a great experience seeing our student-athletes turn out the way they did for these children who need our help. I know that the work they did on Wednesday night will make a difference in the lives of these young children. I am so thankful that we have student-athletes here at DBU who are willing to sacrifice their free time to help out individuals in need."
Source: DBU
See more stories in:
Find...
Latest Outbursts
- Today, the first ever **Restaurant Rivalries: Paint Ball Wars** was held at GatSplat in Lewisville. Local favorite restaurant staff, food & beverage supplier...
- If you aren't willing to give your land away for free, the Irving City Council thinks you're a big meanie and will whine about you in the press.
- Romanian Festival in Colleyville
- Jack Ruby's hat sold for $53,775
Today
The Wonderful Sounds of Music With the Von Trapp Children Bass Performance Hall will be alive with The Sound of Music! The actual great-grandchildren of Maria and Captain von Trapp give their last performance today. More info
Latest comments
- Donna Chen on Ethics of Food panel stirs it up on Friday at Dallas Institute of Humanities: I felt briefly guilty about ordering the short rib sandwich right after the discussion, but then I t...
- Emrw44 on Knox Street Pub: I have never seen a worse attitude from a manager of an establishment. I have been a regular custome...
- OEsophagus on Ethics of Food panel stirs it up on Friday at Dallas Institute of Humanities: It looks like the Dallas Institute of Humanities is housed in a bomb shelter....
- Vincent on Farmers market at Firewheel Town Center in Garland has promising opening day: Great article, Teresa! Also, let me take this opportunity to thank the vendors who attended this fir...
Latest reviews
- Billusa99 on Pappas Bros. Steak House: Agent 99 and I had dinner here last week for our anniversary and it was stellar! The somm. we had re...
- Colby Walton on El Taco H (Grapevine): Tried this Grapevine strip center taqueria for the first time tonight, after seeing it mentioned in ...
- lindabear1 on Banana Leaf Thai Cuisine: We live in Garland and this is “way up there”, but we had a coupon! Now we will go back again becaus...
Things you can't miss
Latest stories
- Photo gallery: AIA Dallas Tour of Homes
- Ethics of Food panel stirs it up on Friday at Dallas Institute of Humanities
- Farmers market at Firewheel Town Center in Garland has promising opening day
- Tickets go on sale November 21 for John Mayer's March 9 Battle Studies concert
- Minnesota Wild 3, Dallas Stars 2
Post a comment