Dear Portland Press Herald Toy Fund,
Our parents would like to express their thanks for the hard work and obvious compassion shown in providing toys for our children.
They are overwhelmed with the generosity of those who donate and volunteer their time to make it happen.
Thank you for all you do.
– The staff and families
The Portland Press Herald Toy Fund aimed to provide toys for up to 7,000 children in Cumberland, York, Sagadahoc, Lincoln and Knox counties.
Donations can be made on the website pressheraldtoyfund.org or checks can be made out to the Portland Press Herald Toy Fund and mailed to P.O. Box 7310, Portland, ME 04112. The campaign’s fundraising goal this season is $300,000. The total raised so far is $115,691.36.
In memory of Sweet Mimie …$50
Analise, Ben, Alexander and Sophie…$15
From the patrons of Howie’s Pub…$708
From Georgie, Rusty, Fluffy & Mittens…$40
In memory of Helen and Alice Robinson from Nancy Crowell…$50
Marge & Ted Bradford…$25
In memory of our parents, Raymond & Margaret Veroneau and Anna & Alphonse Russo…$100
In memory of Grandpa Al…$50
In memory of Gloria Sylvester and Jeannette Galli. Love, the Russo’s…$75
For my Dad who loved Christmas and familyfrom Jill & Rob DeWitt…$50
Paul & Katherine White…$100
In memory of Mom…$20
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