Life Care Center of Ritzville surpasses Operation Christmas Child goal

At the end of this year’s Operation Christmas Child drive at Life Care Center of Ritzville, the facility counted 198 shoeboxes ready to go to needy children around the world. This exceeded the facility’s goal of 175.

Karen Scheel, who organized the effort at the center, attributed this result to the dedication of local sports teams and churches in the area and the facility’s own associates. Family members of residents also pitched in with filled boxes and donations.

“I want to give special thanks to all who helped make this year’s Operation Christmas Child drive a success,” said Scheel.

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