Christmas basket for Dec. 25

Today…............$1,830

Total…............$28,295

Goal…............$50,000

William and Karen Mitchell of Bristow donated $500 and sent a note: "This donation made in honor of my aunt, Gertrude Jean Hansen, and my mother Winifred Bauer Hamilton who were both long-time members of the Salvation Army Auxiliary."

Helen Cram of Dumfries sent $50 and a note: "Merry Christmas to all. This gift is in memory of my late husband, Lyle Cram and father of Brian, Lyle Jr. and Sandi."

Shirley J. Underwood and Rachel J. Sarbaugh of Manassas sent $50 "to honor all other veterans. Shirley Underwood, U.S. Navy vet, Rachel Sarbaugh, U.S. Navy vet."

The Democratic Women of Lake Ridge wrote: "Please accept this donation of $200 to help those in need during this holiday season."

Ed and Jouette Chick of Manassas sent $100 and a note: "Please accept this with our gratitude for all the good works you do."

Nita and Charles Fraught Jr., of Woodbridge sent $100; M. Ann Hines of Woodbridge donated $50; Claudia and Joseph Holloman of Dumfries sent $25; an anonymous from Manassas sent $25; Robert and Penelope Scott of Fairfax donated $100; Vincent and Christine Hamilton of Woodbridge sent $100; Wayne and Helen Foor of Manassas sent $50; Larry and Anne Madison of Manassas sent $30 and Timothy and Diana Turner of Woodbridge donated $100.

Pam and Tom Digges of Manassas wrote: "Please accept our contribution of $100, in honor of our four awesome grandchildren: Lindsay Digges, John Digges, Madelin Digges and Anna Digges. Thank you and Merry Christmas!"

Bill and Nola Moss of Montclair donated $150 with a note: "In honor of our grandsons Andrew and Adam Webb with the hope that others will know we all must help each other in times like these."

John and Anne Will of Woodbridge sent $100 and a note: "Accept this donation from Jason and Adam Will in honor of the great teachers and staffs of Potomac High and Potomac Middle schools."

HOW TO GIVE ...

Donations can be brought to the News & Messenger offices on Smoketown Road in Woodbridge and Church Street in Manassas. You may also mail checks to the News & Messenger, Attn: Christmas Basket, P.O. Box 431, Manassas, VA 20110.

All donations to the Christmas Basket go directly to the Prince William County Corps of the Salvation Army.