This Christmas season, the Liverpool Ark Discovery Centre (LADC) family came together in a powerful way to share love, hope, and joy with children across the world. Through the incredible generosity of our community, we were able to contribute 178 shoeboxes to Operation Christmas Child.
Each box represents more than just gifts — it carries a message of care, compassion, and the reminder that every child is valued and loved.
A Heartfelt Thank You
To our donors: Your kindness made this possible. Every toy, book, hygiene item, and thoughtful addition you placed into a box will brighten a child’s Christmas morning. Your willingness to give beyond yourselves is a true reflection of the spirit of the season.
To our volunteers: We cannot thank you enough for the hours you dedicated to packing, organizing, and receiving boxes. From carefully checking each shoebox to ensuring they were ready for shipment, your commitment was inspiring. You turned what could have been a daunting task into a joyful act of service.
To our wider community: Whether you donated, packed, prayed, or simply encouraged others to join in, you played a vital role. Together, we showed what can happen when a community unites around a shared vision of generosity.
More Than Numbers
While 178 boxes is a wonderful achievement, the true impact lies in the stories yet to unfold. Somewhere across the globe, 178 children will open a shoebox and discover not only gifts, but also the knowledge that someone cared enough to send them love from Liverpool.
These boxes will travel far beyond our city, reaching places where hope is needed most. They will remind children that they are not forgotten, and that joy can arrive in the simplest yet most profound ways.
Looking Ahead
This success fuels our vision for the future. At LADC, we want to continue building bridges of compassion, expanding our outreach, and creating opportunities for our community to make a global difference. Operation Christmas Child is just one example of how we can come together to transform lives and we are excited to dream even bigger for 2026.
With Gratitude
On behalf of everyone at LADC, thank you for making Operation Christmas Child such a success. Your generosity and dedication have left a lasting mark, not only on the children who will receive these boxes, but also on our community, which has shown once again the power of unity and love.
