T&G Santa: Community giving continues as fund grows to $61K

In its 84th year, T&G Santa brings Christmas smiles to needy children of Central Massachusetts.

The effort is made possible by donations from readers, businesses and organizations.

MORE: How to give to the Santa Fund

The newspaper works with several nonprofit organizations to deliver toys, books and, of course, smiles to those in need in the region. The United Way of Central Massachusetts is a main partner in the effort.

PREVIOUS TOTAL $60,980

CONTRIBUTIONS IN HONOR OF: Brian & Lois Smith, $100

In Honor of the former Staff & Students of the Randall School in Auburn,The Library Mother's Lorna, Betty, Priscilla, Nancy and Judy, $100

Santa's Helper, $25

Santa's Helper, $25

Audrey and Sloane, $25

Santa's Helper, $15

Santa's Helper, $10

In Honor of The Holy Mother and St. Martin, $10

CONTRIBUTIONS IN MEMORY OF:

Maureen Harrison; Red and Paula Harrison, $170

Marilyn Lewis, $100

Mom and Dad; Love Joan, $50

Alphonse and Femmy Matta; Love Diane, $50

Ben Hamilton and Sheila DeSimone, Love Norma & Arnie, $50

Eliza, Ariana, Sam and Rita, $25

Bob and Cathy Perry, Anthony and Marian Fiandaca, Roberta Frye; Jeanne Perry, $25

Carol Chiras; Linda and Bill Sarsfield, $25

Mickey Sarsfield; Linda and Bill Sarsfield, $25

Evelyn and Maurice Davieau; Linda and Bill Sarsfield, $25

Daily Total $855

RUNNING TOTAL $61,835

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