Thanks go out this morning to many more people and organizations that have included the Santa’s Helper Fund on their holiday giving list. Recorded today is the annual contribution that comes from the Brewer Eagles Club No. 3177 of Brewer. For the past several years, the club has given a dollar amount that corresponds with the year, this year bringing in a check in the amount of $2,003.

Much appreciation to all whose gifts were received Thursday, including Muriel Flaherty, Machias, $10; Anonymous, Kenduskeag, $100; Mary James, Northeast Harbor, $50; Clayton and Charlene Webb in memory of their parents, Broyley and Annie Webb and George and Laura Getchell, Island Falls, $25; and Anonymous, Patten, $25,

Thanks also to Phyllis Patten, Damariscotta, $25; Carl and Irene Brown, Brooks, $50; DAV Auxiliary-Bernard Lewis Coro Unit No. 22, East Millinocket, $300; Avis Spear, in memory of her husband, Newbert, son Dale and daughter-in-law Niva, Milo, $25; and Ray Leavitt, in memory of his wife, Jane, Otis, $25.

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