Lori Evanko, of Pittston Twp., right, and Eileen Sobocinski, of Wilkes-Barre, look over raffle baskets during the 12th annual Valley Santa Christmas fundraiser at Rodano’s in Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. BILL TARUTIS / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER
One-year-old Sylvie Egidio, center, is entertained by her mom Mikayla Cook, left, and fellow Rodano’s staff members Eryn Rackham, Dylan Bizub, and Amanda Margalski during the 12th annual Valley Santa Christmas fundraiser at Rodano’s in Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. BILL TARUTIS / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER
Jean Kresge, of Plains Twp., left, Debbie Javitt, of Wilkes-Barre, and Michele Lepore, of Wilkes-Barre, attend the 12th annual Valley Santa Christmas fundraiser at Rodano’s in Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. BILL TARUTIS / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER
Dilia Moyles, of Forty Fort, departs with a door prize from the 12th annual Valley Santa Christmas fundraiser at Rodano’s in Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. BILL TARUTIS / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER
Bartender Holly Wagner, of Larksville, pours a beer during the 12th annual Valley Santa Christmas fundraiser at Rodano’s in Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. BILL TARUTIS / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER
April Petroski, of Hanover Twp., right, and Carol Graziano, of Wilkes-Barre Twp., attend the 12th annual Valley Santa Christmas fundraiser at Rodano’s in Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. BILL TARUTIS / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER
Attendees visit the food buffet during the 12th annual Valley Santa Christmas fundraiser at Rodano’s in Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. BILL TARUTIS / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER
Brianna Alba, left, and Brandon Magzanian, both of Wilkes-Barre, prepare their raffle basket tickets during the 12th annual Valley Santa Christmas fundraiser at Rodano’s in Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. BILL TARUTIS / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER
Hundreds pack into Rodano’s for the 12th annual Valley Santa Christmas fundraiser in Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. BILL TARUTIS / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER
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Lori Evanko, of Pittston Twp., right, and Eileen Sobocinski, of Wilkes-Barre, look over raffle baskets during the 12th annual Valley Santa Christmas fundraiser at Rodano’s in Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. BILL TARUTIS / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER
Rodano’s on Public Square in Wilkes-Barre continued its tradition of helping raise money to benefit Valley Santa, which helps children throughout Luzerne County every year, providing them with Christmas gifts.
A food buffet was provided and patrons were able to purchase ornaments for $5 each with all proceeds benefitting Valley Santa, which is in its 41st year.
Valley Santa, a nonprofit organization sponsored by Boscov’s Department Store, M&T Bank and The Citizens’ Voice and Standard-Speaker newspapers, accepts monetary donations to purchase new toys for thousands of needy children throughout Luzerne County for the holidays.
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