Once again this year, the combined efforts of both the Middlesex County Bar Foundation and the Middlesex County Bar Association, their members, families and friends resulted in the collection of $4,000 which was donated shortly before the Christmas holiday to be used to purchase both necessities and gifts for seven underprivileged individuals and nine families in Middlesex County.

As we did last year, the monies collected were delivered to the office of the Middlesex County Board of Social Services, who in turn used the proceeds to make the purchases and wrap the gifts. We are certain that, like the last two years, the care that our efforts were able to convey was certainly recognized and appreciated.

The success of this year's effort would not have been possible without the generous support of the following benefactors whom we thank for their thoughtful participation:

• Patricia Love & Greg Gilfeather
• Levinson Axelrod
• Dennis Alan Auciello
• Tara Auciello
• Joseph J. Benedict
• Billek & Yesalonis
• William G. Brigiani
• Barbara Brosnan Revera
• Hon. Jane B. Cantor, JSC
• Jonathan & Martha Cowles
• Deutchman & Drews
• William Fetky
• Stephen Firkser & Lisa Barsky
• Gillman & Gillman
• Linda Lashbrook
• Martin L. Lepelstat
• Christine Marks
• Dennis & Elaine Miller
• James W. Millner
• Margaret Mulligan
• Hon. Susan L. Reisner, JAD
• Richard D. Romano
• John S. Sawicki
• Barbara Schwab
• Tina Velantzas-Austin
• Watson Stevens Rutter & Roy
• Barbara Zariczny
• Anne Zaun

In the continuing spirit of the holiday season I thank all who made the effort to contribute to this drive and on behalf of both the Bar Foundation and Bar Association, I extend my personal thanks and best wishes for a healthy and happy New Year.

John S. Sawicki
Past President
Middlesex County Bar Association