Santa’s helper update

Today’s contributions to the Santa’s Helper Fund includes Eagles Club 3177, Brewer, $2,002; John and Tammy Bryant, Appleton, $25; Juanita Moores, Springfield, $20; University of Maine Bursar’s Office, Orono, $160; Kevin and Donna Oliver, Eddington, $100; Anonymous in memory of her husband, Bangor, $100; Anonymous, Northeast Harbor, $100; Anonymous, Bass Harbor, $20; and In memory of Jane Skehan, Charles Ellis, and Mom and Dad, from a friend, Milo, $25.

Also donating to the Fund: Anonymous, Fort Kent, $25; Judy, Chris and Cory Davis, Bucksport, $20; Nancy and Bob Leighton in memory of Harry K. Foster, Hampden, $25; Anonymous, Brewer, $150; Penobscot Pomona Grange 8, Holden, $50; Anonymous, Monson, $100; Jim Power and Pam Colson Power, Veazie, $100; Orrington VFW, Orrington, $50; Ebeeme Snowmobile Club in memory of Bernice Stone, Brownville Jct., $100; The Campbells, Newburgh, $25; and Anonymous, Newburgh, $50.

Other gifts arrived from Jay and Marilyn Kemm, Hampden, $50; Anonymous, Hampden, $25; Gerald Bourgoin, Winterport, $50; Anonymous, Old Town, $25; Anonymous in memory of their parents, kind and loving who knew how to celebrate Christmas, Orono, $150; Jayne Bartley, Millinocket, $50; Anonymous in memory of Michael Carey, Howland, $40; George and Marion Chebba, Hampden, $50; Judith Hart, Gouldsboro, $25 and Anonymous, Bucksport, $25.

Also reaching out through the Santa’s Helper Fund are Ron and Carole Green in memory of their parents, Robert and Marjorie Ferry, Plymouth, and Shirley Green of Dexter, Plymouth, $20; Anonymous, Cherryfield, $25; Carl B. Brewer, Ashland, $100; Ian, Morgan and Lauren Forrest, Brewer, $75; Ronnie and Ted in memory of Glenn Woodman, Orrington, $50 and Zachary and Katherine Jones, Glenburn, $50.

Rounding out today’s list of donors are Evangeline Burnett, Carmel, $30; Robert and Joyce Lander in loving memory of grandson Joshua Lander, Abbot Village, $50; In memory of Mrs. Hope Hawkes from Clifford and Riva Hawkes, Island Falls, $15; In memory of Lawrence “Bumpa” Willinski, no town given, $50; Archie and Jackie Chadbourne in loving memory of their son, David, Garland, $25; and In memory of Dorothy Peasley, no town given, $2.

With $4,379 received today, our total to date stands at $31,980.35.

Thank you to all who have so generously contributed to the Santa’s Helper Fund. Your kindness will make a huge difference in the lives of many people this Christmas.

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. Donors who wish to remain anonymous will be listed as such, followed by their donation amounts. Thank you in advance for your generosity.