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FreshAirFund


Fresh Air Fund surpasses $600,000 goal

For 111 years, the Star Fresh Air Fund has given thousands of needy children a much-needed break from the city, and a chance to experience the wonders of camp. The fund surpassed its $600,000 goal...

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How to Donate »How to Donate »

With your gift, the Fresh Air Fund can help send 25,000 disadvantaged and special needs children to camp. The experience is much more than relief from summer heat – it gives these children a break in life and memories to last a lifetime.

  • Goal: $600,000

  • To date: $624,441

  • By cheque:
    Mail to The Toronto Star Fresh Air Fund, One Yonge St., Toronto, ON M5E 1E6

  • By credit card:
    Visa, MasterCard or AMEX, call 416-869-4847

  • Online:
    For instant donations, use our secure form.

The Star does not authorize anyone to solicit on its behalf. Tax receipts will be issued in September.