Combining two of its highly-successful December programs from years past – the Dream Come True Telethon and the “Talk to Santa” show - Blue Ridge Communications raised $32,856 this week for children chronically, seriously and terminally ill.

The company broadcast two nightly sessions in which children were able to “call in” to Santa to provide him their Christmas wishes, while area residents were able to once again offer their financial support to the Dream Come True Telethon.

The programming gained the support of numerous area businesses, clubs and organizations while appearances on the programs included past recipients of “dreams” they received through the program.