Just 26 days to go before Christmas and the Santa’s Helper Fund is hoping to raise $50,000 for The Salvation Army. Money collected will ensure that hundreds of needy families and children in this region receive food, clothing and toys in time for Christmas. Thanks go out today to the most recent contributors:

Jessie and Jennifer, No town given $20

Normand J. Deschaine, Old Town $50

Rita Haslam, Lamoine $25

Evan and Luke Wilkins, Gander, Newfoundland $10

The Cougles, Newcastle $20

Mr. and Mrs. Milford Letourneau, in memory of relatives and of the 4 sisters, Ashland $150

The Smith Family, in memory of Dave and Donna, Harrington $30

Ralph and Nancy Gildred, in memory of Ralph and Virginia Gildred and Richard and Ruby Grace, Bangor $25

Walter J. Kelley, Brewer $100

Dana and Rick Haynes, Ashleigh, Ryan and Haley Littlefield, Northeast Harbor $125

Mark and Terri Eldridge, in memory of Frances Eldridge, Brewer $25

Tricia Largay, in memory of Lena Largay and Nick Sparks, Brewer $10

Barbara Thomas, in memory of Ma and Dad Atwood, Bucksport $20

Anne Flanagan, Newburgh $25

Mattawamkeag Riders, in memory of Margaret Markie, Mattawamkeag $25

Today’s Total $660

Total To Date $8,651

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.