Arciero event brings Sun Santa donations to nearly $133K

Annual drive-in and drop-off event raises $18,435

Published on February 3, 2026 by The Lowell Sun

LOWELL — The holiday season may be over, but the giving spirit of Greater Lowell shines on as the elves at The Sun Santa Fund continue to tally up all of the community’s generous donations to this season’s campaign.

Today we show our gratitude to state Rep. Jim Arciero, and all of those who contributed to his annual drive-in and drop-off event, which raised $18,435 this year. Arciero has been a friend of Sun Santa for 16 years, partnering with the Littleton Police Department for the last six. We thank our returning friends for their years of steadfast dedication to our cause.

Here are the contributors to Arciero’s fundraising efforts:

PhRMA, Washington, D.C., $5,000

Goldfish Swim School, Westford, $1,000, Cheers to a fabulous holiday season!

Delaney & Associates, Inc., Boston, $500

Ed’s Weenies, Littleton, $500

We Share a Common Thread Foundation, Lowell, $500

Steven and Melanie Shorrock, Lowell, $200

Beverly and Kenneth Woods, Westford, $200

Michael and Bethan Wilsack, Westford, $150

Kevin Coughlin, Westford, $100

Edward and Barbara Scollan, Lowell, $100

John Dagdigian, Westford, $50

Geoffrey Hall, Westford, $50, In loving memory of Jason O’Rourke and Billy Hall

Donald and Deborah Fidler, Littleton, $40, Peace and goodwill to all

Paul J Glavey, Littleton, $25

William Sawyer, Littleton, $20

(A $10,000 donation from Amazon secured by Arciero was included in a previous donation list.)

ARCIERO EVENT TOTAL: $18,435