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Vansh Giveaway Day 4
posted (April 18, 2013)
Today, the Vansh Charles Birthday giveaway continued here at Channel 7 on Albert street. As we've told you, all this week, Monday to Friday all children 12 and under who are born on April 19th, between the years 2001 and 2012 can come to Channel 7 to pick up their gift bag and a gift certificate. We spoke to a few of the recipients who've come form all over the country. And we spoke to one mother who is just happy to have her April 19th birthday after he was switched at birth in a hospital mix-up

Daniel Ortiz
"Now that he's celebrating his birthday. What's it like?"

Sofia Fuller - Mother of 2 Year Old Kent Moses
"Well, i'm very happy and greatful everyday that I have my son."

Mother of Shernelle Anderson
"I feel great about this. It's a wonderful thing to do for kids that are born on April 19th."

Sherl Lewis
"Hi"

Daniel Ortiz
"How do you feel about receiving your gift today?"

Alliyah Salam
"Happy."

Daniel Ortiz
"You're happy. What school do you go to?"

Alliyah Salam
"St. Francis Xavier"

Daniel Ortiz
"Where is that?"

Alliyah Salam
"Corozal"

Daniel Ortiz
"So you came all the way from Corozal? Is this for the birthday boy? You brought a birthday card."

Alliyah Salam
"Yes"

Daniel Ortiz
"Do you want to say anything to Vansh?"

Alliyah Salam
"Happy Birthday"

Daniel Ortiz
"What school do you go to? How do you feel in receiving your gift today?"

Donovan Carillo - Came from Belmopan
"Good"

Daniel Ortiz
"So how was your trip here to receive this gift?"

Mother of Andy Joseph - Came from Libertad
"Hustling"

Daniel Ortiz
"Hustle and bustle. How do you feel now that you're here?"

Mother of Andy Joseph
"It feels good."

And while the gift giving has been going on all week, tomorrow is the big birthday, April 19th when Vansh and about 200 other Belizeans 12 and under celebrate their birthday. The giveaway continues tomorrow.


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