T&G Santa heads for homestretch as generous contributions keep coming
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 $52,926
CONTRIBUTIONS IN HONOR OF:
Spero Charitable Foundation; Janet and Steve Kouroubacalis, $500
Peter and Heidi, $210
Caryn Sullivan, Director of Social Services UMass Memorial Health Clinic; The Memorial Clinical Social Workers, $110
Dr. & Mrs. Michael R. Theerman, $100
Renee Desiers, $100
Santa's Helper, $100
Sparky Parmenter, $35
Santa's Helper, $20
CONTRIBUTIONS IN MEMORY OF:
P. Kevin, Elizabeth Gallant and Katherine, $100
My Sister Patty; her Brother Eddy, $100
Cam Duval, Joy Duval, Tiane Duval and Corey Audriquez, $100
Bob Molinari, $100
My Mom Phyllis Chase; Steve & Bonnie Clark, $100
Parents/Grandparents; Neil/Patricia Corey and Anne Robertson, $100
George & Emelia Bourque, $50
With Love for Dad and Nana; Marlena Pellegrino, $50
The Over the Hill Gang missing our best friends, Rita Riggieri and Rose Todisca - Rest in Peace; June Carelli, Christine Riggiueri and Pat Naples, $50
Ed Kasprzak, $50
Tony & Ollie; R A Zeveska, $50
Babe & Del; R & M Zeveska, $50
Our Son - Aaron Shoreys; Mom, Dad and Jane Shoreys, $50
Nanny Lolnes; Sandra Pierce (daughter), $50
Christine Rawinski; Love Nana and Pa, $25
Ray Berthiaume, John Trumpaitis, and Bill Pugilese; Bud & Sharon Gingras, $25
Gene, Peg, and John Gingras; Bud & Sharon Gingras, $25
J.J.G.; her Family, $25
Norma Fringold, $20
DAILY TOTAL $2,295
RUNNING TOTAL $53,996
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