T&G Santa: More of Santa's helpers give for happier Christmas

T&G Santa

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 $13,539

CONTRIBUTIONS IN HONOR OF:

Polar Beverages Purchasing Department: Judy, Doreen, Jake, Wendy, Caite, Todd, Ania, Kim, Andy, Mike and Deb $635

Joseph St. Pierre, $250

Mayor Max, $150

Paul and Judy Mair Jr., $100

Richard and Brenda Cahill, $100

Santa's Helper, $100

Santa's Helper, $100

CONTRIBUTIONS IN MEMORY OF:

David P. Mohamed; Gunilla Smith, $100

Suzanne Singer, $100

Thomas and Ruth Melia; Patricia Damon, $100

William E. Horgan, $100

Amy Beth LaFleche; Linda LaFleche, $50

Aunt Katy Lawless, $50

Dorothy and Leo J. Houle; Given by daughters Ann Marie Cravedi and Marylou Houle, $50

DAILY TOTAL $1,985

RUNNING TOTAL $15,524

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