In what has become a holiday tradition, donations to The Augusta Chronicle's Empty Stocking Fund set another record for annual giving in 2007.
Area families, businesses and organizations contributed $123,457.63, which helped 1,776 families or 6,645 individuals during the 2007 holiday.
"For almost 80 years, the people of this region and the readers of The Chronicle have shown that the true spirit of Christmas is generous giving," said Chronicle President Don Bailey.
"Again this year, we thank those who helped make this special time of year even more special for those less fortunate."
Many of the recipients were caregivers, parents or others suffering through a family tragedy, illness or job loss who asked only for some help in making Christmas brighter for their children.
The Chronicle began the Empty Stocking Fund in 1930.
In 2006, $121,827.35 went to help 1,738 families. In 2005, $120,159.56 helped 1,233 families.
| Previously acknowledged | $115,638.13 |
| Stephen and Johna Thompson | $25.00 |
| In loving memory and thankfulness for the life of W. Ralph Hickman our Daddy and Papa | 50.00 |
| In loving memory of Ida E. Rhodes, The Salway family | 50.00 |
| From Mrs. McLemore's First Grade Class at Rollins Elementary. Merry Christmas! | 32.00 |
| In memory of Miriam Miller from Sandi and Chip | 100.00 |
| Merry Christmas! From: Brittany Lacey, Kalei Bowser and Abby Bowser | 25.00 |
| In memory of Montine Hair | 25.00 |
| In memory of Ron Peebles | 25.00 |
| In memory of Michael Chick | 25.00 |
| In memory of Whaley Crosby | 25.00 |
| In memory of Dad | 25.00 |
| In honor of Bev and Jerry Hogan from Betty | 50.00 |
| May God bless you. Marty Richard | 200.00 |
| In loving memory of Cecil and Ruby Earp | 50.00 |
| Dr. Fred Sims Happy Holidays | 50.00 |
| In honor of my friend Joseph J. O'Connel. of Augusta | 100.00 |
| In honor of Tara and Greg Walker | 100.00 |
| In loving memory of Cindy | 25.00 |
| In memory of John Abasolo and Mark Myers | 25.00 |
| In honor of our daughters | 100.00 |
| Anna Delong | 10.00 |
| In memory of Forrest E. Perry by Travis E. Perry | 10.00 |
| In memory of Flo and Leah McClure | 100.00 |
| Roland and Angela Anderson | 25.00 |
| Linda and Lloyd Young | 75.00 |
| In memory of Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Sparkman | 25.00 |
| M.C. Cunning | 50.00 |
| John and Phyllis Carney | 100.00 |
| In memory of Papa Frank | 150.00 |
| In memory of Alex | 10.00 |
| Rick and Margot Lathan | 20.00 |
| In loving memory of Raiford and Willie Mae Gault | 100.00 |
| In loving memory of John and Lillian Goldman | 100.00 |
| In honor of my grandchildren | 25.00 |
| In memory of Salley Mulligan | 25.00 |
| Anonymous | 100.00 |
| In memory of Kathleen Rosling and Edwin Baker | 30.00 |
| In memory of Mama, Daddy and Sidney | 50.00 |
| Glenn and Sharon Barnes | 25.00 |
| Mims Grove Baptist Church Deaconess Board | 50.00 |
| In honor of our Military Personnel | 500.00 |
| Mr. and Mrs. William Agostas | 100.00 |
| Anonymous | 25.00 |
| Anonymous | 20.00 |
| Thankful for our GrandBlessings Mackenzie, Kaleigh, Aiden, Dawson, Jared and Madison | 35.00 |
| Alan Rickman | 25.00 |
| Joan Kohl | 10.00 |
| Barbara and John Patrick | 50.00 |
| Pauline Gospel Church | 50.00 |
| Alan and Sheryl Brown | 100.00 |
| Michael Johnson | 5.00 |
| For Bethany | 50.00 |
| Omelia Gordon | 25.00 |
| In memory of B.B. Dixon | 100.00 |
| In loving memory of Julie Brown and Norma Payne From the Lunch Bunch | 100.00 |
| In memory of Ruth and Richard Burnett | 50.00 |
| In loving memory of our great-uncle Calvin Polatty, from Carly and Will Polatty | 25.00 |
| In loving memory of "Uncle" Harold Mock, from Cheryl Newman Polatty | 25.00 |
| In loving memory of our friend Norman "Babe" Knox John Newman and Cheryl Newman Polatty | 25.00 |
| In memory of loved ones | 40.00 |
| Mr. and Mrs. Hurbert Roberts | 100.00 |
| The Russell St. Progressive Dinner Club | 150.00 |
| Believe! This thought sponsored by the association for the advancement in The Leap of Faith. | 30.00 |
| In memory of Bessie Glover | 50.00 |
| David and Heather Dunagan | 50.00 |
| In memory of Raymond W. Holmes | 50.00 |
| Andrew and Jean Brejda | 100.00 |
| "In honor of Mary L. Wright" | 25.00 |
| In memory of Dr. and Mrs. Al Sutton From: Rocky, Judy, Ross and Madeline Evans | 100.00 |
| In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Evans Sr. from Rocky, Judy, Ross and Madeline Evans | 100.00 |
| Anonymous | 100.00 |
| Anonymous | 100.00 |
| In memory of Mary Colley Stewart | 25.00 |
| In memory of Gerald "Pops" Phalin | 25.00 |
| In loving memory of my Beloved Husband Ray and My Grandson Michael | 100.00 |
| Bobby and Betty Herron | 150.00 |
| In memory of our Pop Daniel, Kyle, and Ashlyn | 30.00 |
| Doris Bounds | 20.00 |
| In loving memory of Cora Hoover From Christy and Jack Hoover | 50.00 |
| Alice Keen | 25.00 |
| In memory of Wade, Maima, Ag and Pop | 100.00 |
| In loving memory of Robert L. Hayden | 25.00 |
| C. William and Louise Ashby | 50.00 |
| Thank you, Lord, for your blessing on me | 50.00 |
| Sally and Jerry Thacker | 100.00 |
| In memory of deceased loved ones | 20.00 |
| In memory of Mary Alice Horne by Opal Hoard | 50.00 |
| In memory of Master Sgt. John C. Domzalski, may God rest his soul, from GeGie and Bob McCrary | 25.00 |
| Donna Lamb | 50.00 |
| In memory of John C. Domzalski from the officers and employees of Maner Builders Supply Co. | 100.00 |
| Walter and Linda Jung | 10.00 |
| Anonymous | 5.00 |
| In memory of Loved Ones | 100.00 |
| Anonymous | 1.00 |
| Brandy, Louie and Ludwig | 60.00 |
| Larry and Karen Stein | 25.00 |
| In honor of Evans Middle administration and support staff from eighth-grade teachers | 87.00 |
| Marie Hiller | 100.00 |
| For the memory Zach E. Boone Sr. | 50.00 |
| Ralph and Brenda McGahee | 25.00 |
| From the boys and girls of Ms. Welch's kindergarten class at Lewiston Elementary | 25.00 |
| Mrs. Holloway's fourth-grade class Riverside Elementary School, Evans | 75.00 |
| John Manton family | 150.00 |
| In memory of Patricia Horner | 10.00 |
| Anonymous | 5.50 |
| MCG ICU staff and friends | 100.00 |
| FTF RCD | 81.00 |
| In honor of Reverend Leroy James Friendly Church of God in Christ | 50.00 |
| In honor of Mr. Joe Gambill Virgo Gambill Architects | 50.00 |
| In honor of Mrs. Flora Gosche Virgo Gambill Architects | 50.00 |
| In honor of Mr. John Oliver Virgo Gambill Architects | 50.00 |
| In honor of Mr. Steve Virgo, Virgo Gambill Architects | 50.00 |
| Title I/Ga. Pre-K Department Richmond County Board of Education | 613.00 |
| In memory of Gail Johnson | 50.00 |
| In memory of Frank LaFavor From Clyde, Gail and Eric Ryals | 25.00 |
| In memory of summer 1958 at Anderson Pond | 25.00 |
| Reamer Allmond | 150.00 |
| Thomson Chrysler Dodge Jeep | 300.00 |
| Total today | $7,819.50 |
| Total this year | $123,457.63 |
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