Mulitex Exports and the Eastern Scotia Lodge yesterday donated $20,000 and $15,000 respectively to Operation Santa.
Radio 3's on-air auctions were also successful, with a meal at Jimmy's Kitchen going for $1,000 and a case of wine plus a wine course selling for $3,200. Congratulations to bidders Anne Ferrett and Chris Wilson.
A total of $46,850 came in yesterday, taking the figure to $661,572. Weekend events are expected to lead to more donations.
Staff and customers at Mad Dogs and Joe Bananas are having a fun run tomorrow evening dressed in Santa outfits.
The Legend Music Association will hand out balloons and Bishop Hall Jubilee School choir will sing carols at the Peak Tower Level 5 on Saturday afternoon.
The Image of Nature will have an open day to display its Thomas Mangelsen wildlife photographs. One picture will be auctioned.
