Today’s donations to the Santa’s Helper Fund bring us to 84 percent of our goal of raising $50,000. Though we are short of raising that amount – an amount sorely needed by The Salvation Army – we will hold out hope that by the end of the month we will have received more contributions. Thanks go out today to the following people who recently gave:

Bunny Knight, in memory of her husband, Phil Knight, Monson $10

Charlie and Jan, in memory of Geraldine Bunker Burrill, No town given $50

Bangor Emblem Club, Bangor $25

Anonymous, in memory of Ernest and Vivian Watling, Stockton Springs $25

In memory of Robert A. Wiles, love, the Gorham family, Islesboro $25

Jim and Pam Power, Veazie $100

B. Conley Worcester Jr.,Southwest Harbor $200

Gary and Pattie Sirois, in memory of Roseanne Coleman, Old Town $50

Bette C., in loving memory of her husband, Joe C., Brewer $100

Today’s Total $585

Total To Date $41,856

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.