Lay Away Persuasive Speech

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Christmas is coming and we've all experienced the struggle the holidays can bring. Whether it's, "how do I pay for all this?" or the battle of presents vs. bills in the ultimate goal of providing the best Christmas for your kids. While Christmas isn't all about presents, for some, the choice of giving their kids a fun, memorable experience rests on the Lay Away program at a local store. Attacking the wish list months in advance, hoping to pay down the bill in time to you little one to unwrap that one gift they dreamt of all year. A struggle that you may not be able to pay off before the holidays. Enter... The Lay Away Angels!

We started a process called the "Good Samaritan Lay Away Payoff" inwhich we walk into a store such as Wal-Mart, ask

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