Rock of Life

 What makes a child's eyes light up?

     SOMETHING TO LOVE : Teddy bear, doll, soft toy, etc.

     SOMETHING FOR SCHOOL: Exercise book, pencil case, pens, pencils, colouring pencils, sharpener, eraser, chalk etc

     SOMETHING TO PLAY WITH: Tennis ball, cars, skipping rope, marbles, musical instrument, yo-yo, slinky, finger puppets, wind up torch, puzzle book, activity book, colouring book, etc. (No battery operated items)*

     SOMETHING FOR PERSONAL HYGIENE: Soap and face washer, toothbrush, hairbrush, comb, hair-clips, scrunchies, etc. (No toothpaste)*

    SOMETHING TO WEAR: T-shirt, shorts, underwear, cap, beanie, sandals, jandals etc.

     SOMETHING SPECIAL*: Carry bag, sunglasses, bangles, necklaces, craft kits, stickers, note or photo of yourself.

What NOT to include: It is VERY important that the conditions below are followed to comply with various overseas government and customs constraints and to protect the content of the shoe boxes. Samaritans purse reserve the right to remove any unsuitable items.

      ITEMS THAT LEAK OR MELT (these can spoil boxes) Including toothpaste*, shampoo, bubbles, plasticine/playdough, batteries*.

      ANY FOOD or LOLLIES* Of any kind (due to shipping regulations) including medicines and vitamins.

      ANY USED or DAMAGED ITEMS (Due to customs regulations) including clothing and toys.

      ANY BREAKABLE ITEMS Including glass, porcelain, mirrors.

      ANY ITEM THAT CAN SCARE or HARM A CHILD* Including knives, war-related toys, toy guns.

      ANY GAMBLING-RELATED ITEMS including play money, playing cards, dominoes.