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A crack addict finds Jesus, stays off drugs and rings bells for the Salvation Army. Oh, and he sings too. Read the full description.
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Arthur Jackson, 57, is a Salvation Army bellringer at the Mall of America in Minneapolis who loves to sing while he rings. In this audio postcard, Jackson sings a portion of "Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire" while he opens doors for shoppers and encourages kids to ring his bell. He's a former crack addict.
Broadcast History
Aired on NPR's Day to Day on Dec. 19, 2007
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