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Holiday Shop event presented by BIG Love Cancer Care spreads seasonal joy

BIG Love offers more than 400 gifts to families affected by hematology and oncology cancers in Central Texas.

KILLEEN, Texas — Holiday shopping is buzzing in Central Texas. 

BIG Love Cancer Care - a nonprofit organization based in Texas - held its annual Big Love Holiday Shop event at Baylor Scott and White McLane Children's Center on Saturday in Killeen.

The event provided an opportunity for 36 families to acquire holiday gifts for their children free of charge.

Saturday's event marked the second year in Killeen, featuring 400 items laid out by event volunteers.

BIG Love Cancer Care supports families affected by hematology and oncology cancers. Program Director Calista Flores spoke with 6 News reporter Micah Wilson about their organization's work across the state. 

"We are a nonprofit organization that helps hematology and oncology cancer families. We are located at 10 hospitals across Texas. Ten in Houston, three in San Antonio and two in Central [Texas]," Flores said. 

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