This year, with the inflated cost of living also straining household budgets, many families experiencing health challenges are turning to the Press Herald Toy Fund for help.
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"With my unemployment running out, we are not sure how we can afford Christmas for the kids. The boys have been such great kids throughout everything . and we are doing our best to keep things normal even though COVID is still around."