Christmas Cheer: So many reasons to donate (including a tax break)

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What inspires people to give is as complex and diverse as the people who decide to give.

Many are obviously driven by the needs of women and children who find themselves requiring support from WISH Safe House. Regina Transition House, YWCA’s Isabel Johnson Shelter and SOFIA House, all of which are sponsored by Regina Leader-Post Christmas Cheer Fund.

It’s hard not to be moved by those who find themselves in impossible situations, but still find the resiliency to move forward with their lives. It’s hard not to be moved by those who dedicate their lives to helping these women through difficult times.

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Our list of donors is filled with the names of those who have generously given to this year’s cause — some donated in their own name, but many are giving in memory of others.

Some donations are simply labeled anonymous and sometimes the best gifts are from those we never knew.

The beauty of it is, there’s never a wrong reason to donate.

Your reasons are your own and you can choose whether to share them.

With the holiday season coming to an end, this may be your last chance to donate in 2024.

You can ask for a tax receipt that provides a modest break when filing in the spring.

Whatever your reasons, please considering joining the below list of people who — for their own reasons — have decided to give to this worthy cause:

Lee Ann Brown (in memory of Donovan Brown) $100

Francis and Maureen $50

Robert Fink $200

Allan Heselton (in memory of Georgina Heselton) $250

Anonymous (in honour of Karen Hack, in lieu of Christmas gift) $50

Anonymous (in memory of Morley and Elaine Wood) $150

Karen and Mark Cherry (in memory of Elaine, Tommy and Peter) $200

Jeannie Essey (in memory of my husband, Robert “Tim” Essey) $100

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Pat and Karen Schlotter $100

Donna Brunskill (in memory of Lois Saunders) $200

June and Joe Wilke $200

Carol Nugent and Leif Nordstrom $100

Marjorie Strandlund $20

Katherine Adams $500

George and Marion Lake $100

Chris and Grace Pedersen $25

Hazel Memory $500

Jean Stovin (in loving memory of my husband, Jim Stovin) $150

Virginia Selby (in loving memory of Austin Selby, from your family) $100

Raye Quickfall $100

The Hogan Family: Murray, Peggy, Tim, Ryan, Connie, Kayla, Maxwell, Violet and Thomas $100

Melodie Lawrek $500

M & M Al-Katib $5,000

P and M Mulatz $100

Ken and Susan Feltin $100

Mike and Gail Gelsinger $225

Janet and Sterling Bjorndahl $150

Lorna Smith (in memory of my Mom, Sandra Brooks) $50

Debbie Bellamy $500

Carol Pannell $50

Brandi Adams (Christmas donation for Mike and Kathy Adams) $30

David and Wilma Wessel $50

Ian and Judy Wallace $100

Sheila Smulan (in memory of Ron) $300

Joan and Bill Wheatley $250

Curtis and Crystal Frei (in memory of Devin Dunn) $50

Rose and Ted Wagner $100

Margaret Klassen $100

Sheila Roske $150

Diana McAvoy $75

Tim and Sheryl Iannone (in memory of Nick and Faye Iannone) $300

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Paula Meeres $100

Anonymous (in memory of Pamela George) $200

Joy Turner $100

Contributions from members of Regina Mandolin Orchestra $215

Tina and Tom Ash (in memory of Joe Ash & Leanne Levis) $50

Roger and Lucy Claussen $200

The Co-op Coffee Friends (in memory of Frank Ellingsen) $280

Wayne and Anita Clifton $300

Linda McPhee $100

Jocelyn P $100

Ken and Wenda Packet $100

Sandi White (in memory of Bob White) $100

Dorothy Ball (in memory of Carol Campbell and Lorraine Schutz) $100

Tina and Tom Ash (in memory of Marie and Les Fleming) $50

Ken and Doreen Stovin and family (in memory of Jim Stovin) $100

Anonymous (in memory of Helen and Ed Matheson) $200

Peter and Janice Stratychuk (in memory of our beautiful daughter, Denise (Stratychuk) Mearns and her husband, Jim) $500

Myfanwy and Garnet Truscott $100

Glen and Olga Forster (in memory of Reginald Forster) $50

Dale and Loretta Schroh $200

Bob and Jean Cameron $100

Wayne Back $100

Linda and Ernie Wacker $250

Dale and Lynn Brady $100

Irene Seiberling and Marlon Marshall $200

Noreeta Finn (in memory of my husband, Peter Finn) $100

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Patrick $250

Bridget McLeod $100

Alison Lohans $50

Maria Hendrika $200

Pam Coons $100

Karen Brehm (Merry Christmas) $60

Greg and Sharon Miller (Merry Christmas to all!) $50

James Logan $50

Eunice Coult (in memory of family and friends no longer with us) $50

Kellie Baker $100

Doug and Wenda Cross (in memory of Don and Bessie Cross) $200

Anonymous (in memory of Irene and Freddy) $100

Anonymous (in honour of Karen Hack, in lieu of Christmas gift) $50

Anonymous (in memory of Morley and Elaine Wood) $150

Anonymous $7404.81

GRAND TOTAL: $111,846.81

We kindly request that if you are able to give, consider making your donation online. It’s quick, easy and secure.

Simply visit leaderpost.com/cheerfund and click on the DONATE HERE button. You’ll be directed to a safe and secure payment platform managed by the South Saskatchewan Community Foundation, where you can enter donation details and payment method. Your generous contribution will be processed right away, ensuring it reaches us without delay.

Alternatively, cheques can be dropped off at the South Saskatchewan Community Foundation (1911 Broad Street) during office hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). The front doors of the building are locked, so please call 306-751-4756 upon arrival and someone will meet you at the door.

We truly appreciate your continued support and thank you for helping us make a difference!

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