SANTA’S HELPER UPDATE

More donations have arrived earmarked for the Santa’s Helper Fund. All money collected into the fund is forwarded to The Salvation Army, which will, in turn, ensure that many needy individuals and families receive the very basics at Christmas – food, clothing and toys for the children.

Today’s contributions come from Jessie and Jennifer, Franklin, $20; Mr. and Mrs. Leslie White Jr., Southwest Harbor, $100; Keith Smith, Greenville, $50; Anonymous, Orono, $100; Anonymous, Veazie, $100; Janice Redding, Baileyville, $20; Walter Kelley, Brewer, $100; Irene Sprague, Bangor, $50 and Anonymous, in memory of Don Begin, Bangor, $25.

Also donating are Sibyl S. Mahoney, in memory of daughter Pam and husband, Dennis Clifton, $50; Josh and David, in memory of Grandpa “D,” Brewer, $25; LeRoy and Betty Leach, in memory of Mom “Vi Leach,” Lakeville, $25; Anonymous, Millinocket, $25; Anonymous, Orono, $10; and Dowe and Verna Eaton, in memory of Erin Elayne Dunham, $20, in memory of Sherri Spofford, $20, and in memory of Andy Eaton, $20, Sunset; Spencer and Priscilla Smith, in loving memory of their parents, Norris and Barbara Smith and Earl and Marion Folster, Hampden, $50.

Gifts also came “For Grampy Peckham who is in heaven” from Olivia, Tina, Alex, Meme and Tomy, Eddington, $25; Anonymous, Hampden, $500; Brent and Michele Slater, Bangor, $50; Judy, Chris, and Cory, Bucksport, $20; Sage and Alice Hayward, in memory of granddaughter Linda Phillips, Portage, $25; Harry and Mitchell, Brooklin, $200; William McDonough, in memory of Leland McDonough, Bangor, $50.

Today’s contributions bring our total to $10,025, which represents 20 percent of our goal. Thank you all.

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 donation amounts. Thank you in advance for your generosity.