T&G Santa: Generous neighbors raise total to $25,000
In its 84th year, T&G Santa brings Christmas smiles to needy children of Central Massachusetts.
The effort is made possible by donations from readers, businesses and organizations.
MORE: How to give to the Santa Fund
The newspaper works with several nonprofit organizations to deliver toys, books and, of course, smiles to those in need in the region. The United Way of Central Massachusetts is a main partner in the effort.
PREVIOUS TOTAL $23,048
CONTRIBUTIONS IN HONOR OF:
In honor of Uncle Anthony's and Aunt Elaine's grandnephews and -nieces, $400
Mary Fran and John Coakley, $150
SANTA'S HELPER, $100
SANTA'S HELPER, $100
SANTA'S HELPER, $100
SANTA'S HELPER, $100
SANTA'S HELPER, $100
CONTRIBUTIONS IN MEMORY OF:
Earl Anderson; Amy Coe, $100
Evelyn and Emerson Stevens, $100
James and Rachel Pignataro, $100
Margaret Rafferty DeFeudis, $100
Roland and David Varg, $100
Tina and Paul Kotseas; Harry Kotseas, $100
Andrew Lauder; Tom and Sue Lauder, $67
Ada and Joe Orlando, $50
Audrey (Flagg) Starvaski; Raymond Starvaski, $50
Bob Melican; Beth Melican, $50
Charles and Katherine Cody, $50
Mary Brewer; Glen and Beverly Brewer, $50
DAILY TOTAL $1,967
RUNNING TOTAL $25,015
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