OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — The Nebraska Foundation for Visually Impaired Children hosted its 65th annual Ruth Sokolf Christmas Shopping Party, giving 100 kids each a $100 gift card to buy presents for themselves and loved ones.
- We spoke to six-year-old Charlette Cullenward, who was one of the young shoppers.
- Each child is paired with a shopping buddy, many of whom are high school volunteers.
- Beyond the Omaha event, the Nebraska Foundation sends gift cards to children across the state who couldn’t attend.
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Children with visual impairments had the chance to shop independently for Christmas gifts at an annual event Sunday at Westroads Mall.
The Nebraska Foundation for Visually Impaired Children (NFVIC) hosted its 65th annual Ruth Sokolf Christmas Shopping Party, giving 100 kids each a $100 gift card to buy presents for themselves and loved ones…