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Santa Fund donations for Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012

Kurt Wicks Allstate workers Caroline Wicks Denniston, Bill Claffy, Lindsay Snow, Ann Vaillancourt, Jennifer Depew, Debbie Towle and T.J. Gramstorff gather for their annual Santa Fund picture at their office in Manchester on Thursday. (DAVID LANE/UNION LEADER)

Representing the Ferdinando families' Union Leader Santa Fund donation are, from left, Christopher 3, Thomas, 6, Isabelle, 8, Lily, 3, and Tia, 6, on Wednesday in Manchester. (THOMAS ROY/UNION LEADER)
Couple tries hard, but pay doesn't let them get ahead
The grandchildren of Barbara and Richard Ferdinando learn the spirit of giving early, 2 Cor. 9:6-15 from the Ferdinando grandchildren: Isabelle, Thomas, Christopher, Tia and Lilly - $5,000.00
Kurt Wicks Allstate Insurance - $1,000.00
From Jacqueline Lyon - $10.00
In memory of Alex Higgins from the Carroll family - $25.00
In loving memory of my husband, Robert Soucy from Arlene - $50.00
In loving memory of our son, Gary Pariseau. Love, Mom and Dad - $15.00
Anonymous - $100.00
In memory of my mother, Joyce Larson - $50.00
With wishes for a blessed Christmas - $100.00
In honor of Naum's Fruit Store, Granite St., Manchester: Phil, Tom, H.P. (Sunshine) and their clerks from the C. family - $10.00
In loving memory of my friend, Chris Nelson from Mary Ellen - $50.00
In memory of my beloved husband - $100.00
In memory of Jennifer Boldwin from Kathy and family - $10.00
In memory of Gerard T. Desrochers from Kathy, Tara, Colin, Samantha and Rowan - $10.00
In memory of Chris Nelson from Kathy and Tara - $10.00
In memory of our daughter, Donna and our son, David. Love, Mom and Dad - $40.00
In memory of the members of the Lavery, Lavoie and Rachowicz families - $30.00
God bless all His little ones and ours: Jillian, Jade and "little sweetness", Ava. All our love, Mimi and Papa - $25.00
Anonymous - $25.00
In memory of our loving parents, John & Elizabeth and Peter & Mary from Marion & John Kruse - $50.00
In memory of Leon Breton from Gerry and Shirley - $50.00
In loving memory of our deceased family members from the Mallory family - $250.00
Anonymous - $100.00
For Clare and her great-grandparents from Nana and Papa - $200.00
In loving memory of John "Sonny" Mulroy from Barb, Kelly, Kerry and Chelsea - $50.00
In loving memory of my husband, Andy Beliveau. Your presence is deep within my heart today, tomorrow and forever from your loving, Irish wife Katie - $50.00
In loving memory of my parents, Patrick & Veronica Clougherty, my brother, Walter Clougherty and my sister, Mary Gracyalny Morris from Katie - $50.00
In loving memory of Janet Williamson who lived the spirit of love and strength every day from all your friends at the Park at Hampton Beach - $50.00
In loving memory of John R. Jacobson and "Bill" Bouthiette, two marvelous men in my life that also served their country in the Army and Marine Corp. from Priscilla - $25.00
In memory of my Dad, Raymond A. Letourneau and my brother, Joseph B. Letourneau. May they rest in peace. Love, Carol Wong and family - $150.00
We love our M.S.C. Soccer Players, Jack and Abigail. Love, Grammy & Papa - $30.00
In loving memory of Pauline Aubin and Paul Spenard from Gerry & Joyce Aubin - $200.00
In loving memory of Susan V. Janosz from Tom Janosz - $100.00
For the kids. Merry Christmas from Bushie & Judy - $50.00
In memory of Grandma Jo. Merry Christmas from Janene, Victoria, Andrew and Jonathan - $50.00
In memory of Bill & Mary and Rene Bouthiette from Ann & Brian Bouthiette - $25.00
In this holy season let us help those less fortunate and give them as much help that we can from Jane Fenner - $100.00
In loving memory of our parents, Vasilios and Toula Giotopoulos, Antonio and Kaisy Zanis from Chris & Maria Giotopoulos - $50.00
In memory of Grammie and Grampa Hudoba from Lisa and Lori - $50.00
In memory of Grammy and Grampa Robertson from Lisa and Lori - $50.00
In loving memory of Robert L. Young, "Best Dad Ever", from Cathleen and Rachel Young - $20.00
In loving memory of Francis, Florence and Kathleen (White) Madden from Betty and Marilyn - $20.00
In loving memory of John Lally from Betty, children and grandchildren - $20.00
In loving memory of deceased family members from C. Poisson - $100.00
In memory of George, Lil and Harry Bartholomew from Bill & Gail Towne - $50.00
Merry Christmas to all from George and Andrea Vannah - $25.00
In memory of my husband, Frank Malik from Helena Malik - $50.00
In memory of my dad, Frank Malik from Lisa Meisel - $25.00
In memory of my grandfather, Frank Malik from James, Anthony and Chris - $25.00
Anonymous - $50.00
In loving memory of Harry Tinker and Bob & Wilma Favreau from Peter & Lorraine Favreau - $100.00
Today's Total - $7,875.00
Previous Total - $125,508.65
Total to Date - $133,383.65
How to donateSanta Fund donations can be made by completing the online form by clicking "Donate" below or send a check to: THE SANTA FUND You can also drop off the printed form in our newspaper and a donation in the Santa Fund box at the Union Leader, 100 William Loeb Drive in Manchester from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. We will also have a donation drop box at the Intown Manchester Holiday Market on Thursday, November 29 and every Thursday in December. Share a holiday greetingWith your donation, the Union Leader will publish a short holiday message in the newspaper. Just write it up exactly as you would have it appear, printing clearly, and mail it along with your donation. If you prefer to donate online, follow the link on the page following the transaction to submit a Christmas message.
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![]() The Union Leader Santa Fund is a community tradition that has supported the Salvation Army for more than 50 years. The Santa Fund was first established at the Post Office Fruit in Manchester after a chance 1959 meeting between the Salvation Army major and the then-editor of the Union Leader. In its first year, the Santa Fund brought in $1,000 to support the Salvation Army’s Christmas effort. Since then, the Santa Fund has raised nearly $6.8 million, thanks to the generosity of the community and local businesses. Santa Fund dollars continue to provide warm clothing, meals and toys during the holidays, as well as support Kids’ Café, summer camps and other critical programs throughout the year. Last year's drive brought in over $240,000 – thanks to the generosity of local businesses and residents, bringing the lifetime total to nearly $6.8 million. | ||||
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