But the Star’s Santa Claus Fund was there to provide a bit of joy in a dark December. His father was killed in an accident when he was a baby, leaving his mother to support her eight young children. When he told her about his situation, the woman surprised him with a pair of skates for Christmas. A west-end “urchin” who was told Santa Claus was dead so as not to expect anything. How to donate:Online: Use our secure form at: www.thestar.com/santaclausfundBy credit card: Visa, MasterCard or AMEX, Call 416-869-4847By cheque: Mail to: the Toronto Star Santa Claus Fund, One Yonge St., Toronto, ON, M5E 1E6The Star does not authorize anyone to solicit on its behalf.

Source: thestar November 10, 2020 22:47 UTC