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The sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Christmas Fund reached $645,000 on Saturday, closing in on the 2020 goal of $700,000.

It got a further boost thanks to donations made during the online Tuba Christmas concert, which was live-streamed on CHEK’s Facebook page.

The fund helps people in need during the Christmas season — and this year, the need is greater than ever before. If we exceed our target, no problem; we will find ways to put that money to good use in your community.

Donate online at . That will take you to the sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Helps website, which is open 24 hours a day and provides an immediate tax receipt.

Or mail a cheque, payable to the sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Christmas Fund Society, to the sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Christmas Fund, 201-655 Tyee Road, Victoria V9A 6X5.

Or use your credit card by phoning 250-995-4438 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., Monday through Friday. Outside those hours, messages will be accepted.