CONWAY — Angels & Elves needs more help than ever to make children's Christmas wishes come true this year.
As of Wednesday, 316 local children were on the list for donors to provide toys, clothes or other gifts through Angels & Elves. Last year, as of Nov. 19, the number was 110.
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