Fund helps Santiam Canyon students replace items lost in wildfire A $25,000 donation from UnitedHealthcare has boosted the fund and its capability to help kids on the long road ahead. Credit: Debbie Fawcett Author: Christine Pitawanich Updated: 12:55 PM PST February 3, 2021 There’s a big effort underway to bring kids in the Santiam Canyon some joy after they’ve gone through so much. They’ve had to deal with loss from the devastating fire in early September and also the difficulties of distance learning. But thanks to the Santiam Canyon Needy Kids Fund, students in the Santiam Canyon School District are getting to replace some of the things that were important to them.