Some people get very creative when they think of ways in which they can contribute to the Santa’s Helper Fund. Dorothy Criscuolo of Brewer sent in 20 beautifully hand-knit children’s sweaters. T. Weymouth of Abbot sent five new dolls outfitted with homemade clothes. Another group of people, the Gloria Messier family and friends Christmas party, Old Town, contributed cash amounting to $800.

Whether you decide to contribute individually, as a family, or as a group of friends or co-workers, be assured we appreciate your support, and so will the many needy children and families whose lives you will touch through your generosity. Today’s donations bring the total raised to $13,612.66, which means we still have another $36,400 to go to reach our goal.

Other donors include: Riva Hawkes of Island Falls, in memory of Shirley Donham Harrison, $20; Gould’s Automotive & Machine, Hampden, $50; Myra F. Carey, in memory of Myrna, Argyle Township, $50; Raymond and Ernestine White, Old Town, $25; The Carons, Newburgh, $25; Phillip and Clara Taylor, Old Town, $25; Deirdre F. Wilson, Sedgwick, $25; Joyce and Paul Harris, Orono, $25; Ruth Fessenden, Hermon, $30; James Corro, Winn, $15; Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Perry, Freedom, $100; and Whitcomb-Baker Post 4633 VFW Auxiliary, Hampden, $50.

Also, Dorothy E. Baron, Bangor, $50; Harold D. Crosby Jr., Bangor, $35; Ashleigh, Ryan, and Haley Littlefield, Northeast Harbor, $25; Nia and Jacob Megquier, Bar Harbor, $25; in loving memory of Norman Megquier from Becky and Dan, $100; Logan and Kylee Caruso, in memory of Dale Earnhardt, Robbinston, $10; Christina Graves, in memory of her son, Jimmy Knowles, Dixmont, $50; Mrs. Kenneth R. Anderson, Bangor, $25; Brice and Edith Gould, Dixmont, $35; and Gaelen and Roxanne Saucier of Bangor, in memory of Robby Beck, Veazie, $40.

Also contributing, Clayton and Charlene Webb of Island Falls, in memory of their parents, Brayley and Annie Webb, George and Laura Getchell, $25; Charles and Lorraine Merritt of East Millinocket, in memory of their daughter, Kathy, $20; Olive Buck of Hampden, in memory of Vernon Hamel; $20; and Millie and John Buckland, Newport, $15.

Contributing anonymously, in memory of Dr. John A. Woodcock, Bangor, $100; Hampden, $100; Orono, $25; Hudson, $125; Brownville Junction, $150; East Millinocket with thanks, $50; Bangor, $10; Lincoln, $100; and 66 cents in change.

A correction to a previous listing where we misspelled a name: Henry and Maxine Hunter from Macwahoc, $25, in memory of my mother, Ferne Pratt Jones.

Donations may be sent to Santa’s Helper Fund, P.O. Box 1329, Bangor 04402-1329. Names and donation amounts will be published in the Santa’s Helper column daily in the Bangor Daily News. Donors who want to remain anonymous will be listed as such, followed by donation amounts. Thank you in advance for your generosity.