Christmas Basket final total: $45,052

By: | Inside NoVA
Published: January 15, 2010

Final donations totaling $2,122 were received recently, upping the Christmas Basket to a final total of $45,052.

» Anonymous, Manassas, $25.

» John W. Jr. and Janie T. Beck, Woodbridge, $50.

» Lions Club of Woodbridge, Woodbridge, $500 “The Woodbridge Lions Club is pleased to donate $500 to the Christmas Basket.”

» Dudley T. and Delphia Ligon, Dumfries, $50.

» The Cryan Family, Dumfries, $100 “We have so much to be thankful for."

» Lawrence D. and Caroline E. Quinn, Crofton, Md. $130 “’Donation."

» “Deer Old 95,” Woodbridge” $60 “Please accept the enclosed donation for the Salvation Army Christmas Basket from our illustrious carpool, “Deer Old 95.” (We like to look for deer as we sashay up and down I-95 each day) and its members, Baron, Karen, Mal and Elizabeth. We hope everyone drives safely-as we do-and has a beautiful Christmas with their families and friends."

» Anonymous, Bristow, $20 “In thanksgiving to St. Jude for payers answered."

» Anonymous, Northern Virginia, $30 “This is in memory of Jennifer Ward. Rest in peace little angel."

» Sharon and Tony Carter, Montclair, $150 “Thank you for giving back to the community."

» N. L. and Jackie Pleszkoch, Manassas, $100 “In memory of our beloved Gramp. Also to thank our neighbors, Tony and Mike, for shoving and snow blowing our driveway. Thank you so very much.”

» Kenneth L. and Margaret E. Beaty, Dale City, $50 “Thank you for all you do. In memory of Lyle and Dorothy Beaty.

» Anonymous, Manassas, $50

» Barbara J. Hemma, Catharpin, $100 “In memory of our mother, Peg Bell.”

» Anonymous, Woodbridge, $200.

» Employees of the News & Messenger, Woodbridge/Manassas, $307 “This donation is from monies collected for ‘Jean’s Fridays’ from Dec. 4-Jan. 8.”

» S. Ann and Dennis Miller, Manassas, $100.