The most recent donations to the Santa’s Helper Fund bring it to 76 percent of its goal – with $38,218.15 having been collected.

Thanks to the following people and organizations who have generously contributed: Courtney, George, Anne, Bangor, $1,000; BCS – eighth grade, Bangor, $77; Angel-moo, St. Albans, $50; Mr. and Mrs. Ken King, in memory of Steve and Cindy, Corinna, $25; Micheline Daniel, Bangor, $20; Mr. Vernon and Joan Holyoke, Newport, $40; Gerald Bourgoin, Winterport, $50; George and Marion Chebba, Hampden, $50; and Anonymous, Old Town, $10.

Also contributing are the Wytopitlock Fish and Game Club, Wytopitlock, $50; Jane A. Baron, Baileyville, $100; Robert and Helen Seavey, Bangor, $10; Roberta Seavey, Bangor, $10; Eleanor M. Seavey, Bangor, $5; grandchildren of David and Gail Trustworthy – Adam Delano, Chelsea Kronholm, Derrie Delano, Marissa Rossignol and April Cote, Medway, $25; Bill and Rosemary Graney, in memory of their grandson Cory Rego, Bucksport, $100; and Putnam, Work-At-Homers – Edith, Jean, Peggy, Tera, Tracy and Rosemary, Bucksport, $60.

And rounding out today’s donations: In memory of John and Myrtle Morrison from Marie, Pittsfield, $50; In memory of Michelle Susan Dunbar, Brewer, $25; Arthur M. Martin, Orrington, $100; Wendy and John Eaton, Bangor, $25; In loving memory of Jack Durant from Fran and Shannon, Old Town, $20; Whitcomb-Baker Post 4633 VFW, Hampden, $50; and Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Friedman, Brewer, $25.

In addition to the previous generous donations, a box full of beautifully hand-knit hats and mittens arrived from Jackie Colgan of Millinocket. These have gone directly to The Salvation Army, which will make sure they get to the people who need them most.

Thanks to all who have contributed to date.

Donations can be sent to Santa’s Helper Fund, P.O. Box 1329, Bangor 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. Thank you in advance for your generosity.