Dear Press Herald Toy Fund,
I am a single mom. I do get lots of help for some things, my money does not stretch for extras. My son is a teenager with Asberger’s syndrome. It is harder and harder as he gets older. My daughter has been ill and the medication has been very expensive. They are both kind, polite, friendly kids who try their very best. That is why it hurts that I can’t give them a nice Christmas. They deserve more than I can do.
Thank you for trying to help. Thank you in advance for any help you can give.
Happy holidays!
– Single mom with teenagers
The Portland Press Herald Toy Fund aims to provide toys for 7,000 children in Cumberland, York, Sagadahoc, Lincoln and Knox counties.
Donations can also be made on the website 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 year is $300,000.
The total raised so far is $107,653.74
In loving memory of Grampy TJ and Uncle Mike from Meghan & Erin O’Donovan…$100
Richard Herman…$50
Anonymous…$500
In lieu of Christmas gifts for Pam & Bruce Bicknell – Brian Bicknell…$100
Nathaniel & Karen Hammond…$100
Walter Vietze…$150
H W Longfellow Chapter, AHEPA, in memory of brothers who have left us…$200
In memory of Anna, Louis & Maria…$40
From Cassie & Grandfather…$50
Merry Christmas – Rick & Cindy Slaney…$20
In memory of Joe (son-in-law-1995-ALS-age 39), David & Marijean Warren…$100
In Memory of Laurence S Allen, Sr & Lou F (Allen) Nichols, from Beverly, Missy, Larry, Donna & Lonnie Allen…$100
In Memory of Mom & Pop Perry, from Beverly & Lonnie Allen…$100
In Memory of Mrs Sally Simpson, from Beverly & Lonnie Allen…$50
May God bless those with less! Henry Dozier & E Addison…$20
Marty & Terri Darling…$100
In loving memory of John & Alice Flaherty…$50
In loving memory of Miss H from Mrs A…$25
In loving memory of Gavino & Aviana…$100
In memory of Robert & Elizabeth Booth…$160
In memory of Augusten Thomas-Parker…$50
In honor of Portland Press Herald Employees – Lisa DeSisto…$600
In memory of Michael Baker from Queenie Thayer & Siano’s Restaurant…$600
Portland Press Herald cocoa & cookies at the tree lighting…$311
Miss Portland Diner & friends…$1000
In memory of Grammy & Grampa Hawkes…$50
Portland Press Employee Holiday Sweet Treat Contest…$633.08
Toy Fund Book & Candy sale…$610
In memory of Caoimhe from Dad, Declan & Eoin…$1000
Merry Christmas from The Micoleau Family…$100
In Loving Memory of Roman Maxsimic – Katherine Maxsimic…$50
In lieu of Christmas gifts to Beth Thompson and Rick Andrews – Warner Price & Cynthia McDougall…$100
Richard & Claire Corbin…$250
In honor of Max, Matilda, Joss, Isabella, Anica & Wyatt – Terri Messer…$100
In loving memory of our son, Jonathan Michael Sawyer – Joy & Peter Sawyer…$100
In loving memory of Nancy Foshay and Nancy Mchugh – Don’s Foshay’s Discount Tire & Alignment…$100
In memory of cousin Barbara – Alexandra & Edward Ulrich…$100
Cynthia & Robert Macomber…$50
C.E.F.D. House Company NO. 2…$200
In memory of Dad – Amy Shinn…$100
SONS OF AMVETS, POST 2…$100
Maine Nephrology Assoc. Staff…$240
In lieu of Christmas gifts for our doctors, Happy Holidays. – The Scarborough team at Casco Bay EyeCare…$35
To bring joy to a family in need – Rose Mary Beach…$50
Martin Feeney Jr….$100
In memory of Gram with love -– Tom, Patty, Kate, Hans & Neil…$100
Cumberland Santa ( Peter Castonia)…$100
Merry Christmas!! Jonathan Brook & Ashley LaChance…$100
Hester & Byron Stuhlman…$20
Nana & Nelly…$20
Kate Millard…$50
Elizabeth & Joseph Allegretta…$100
In memory of my parents Damaris & Dexter Hunneman – Melissa Sieg…$20
In memory of my sister Mary Bibro Davis, mother Mildrid H. Davis and father William E. Davis – Frederick Davis…$150
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