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SantaClausFund

Star readers raise more than $1.67 million for Santa Claus Fund

In a year when many are struggling in the wake of a difficult economy, Star readers come through for the kids of Greater Toronto.

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2011 Santa Fund2011 Santa Fund

Goal: $1,600,000

Amount raised: $1,677,014.49

Donate online to the Star's Santa Claus Fund and you will help provide gift boxes to 45,000 needy children. It's a small thing that will make a big difference.

You can also donate through the Toronto Star Facebook page.

To donate by VISA, MasterCard or AMEX, call 416-869-4847.

Read about the history of the Toronto Star Santa Claus Fund.

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