Fundraiser To Support Sgt. David Tupper To Be Held Aug. 17

The following press release was provided by the Old Saybrook Fire Department:

Area residents are encouraged to attend a family-friendly fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 17, at Firemen’s Field, 210 Elm St. in Old Saybrook, to support Sgt. David Tupper of the United States Marine Corps.

The free event will feature a carnival-style atmosphere for children with a Moon Walk, games, face painting, raffle and cotton candy from noon to 4 p.m. In addition, there will be bands and entertainment for the children, noon to 4 p.m. and for the adults from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Pizza, hot dogs, hamburgers and beverages will be served throughout the day. Donations to assist Sgt. Tupper will be accepted throughout the event.

Sgt. Tupper has served our country with tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. He suffered a traumatic brain injury as a result of combat-related incidents and is now wheelchair bound. Sgt. Tupper is a 2002 graduate of Old Saybrook High School, where he was a student-athlete and active member of the community. He is a husband and the proud father to three small children.

A committee to assist Sgt. Tupper was established by his close friends David Perrotti, Scott Schoonmaker, Brian Ziolkovski and David Tupper’s brother-in-law David Chevrette. These four friends, along with family and community friends, are helping Sgt. Tupper transition from his military life to civilian life due to his service-related injury.

The committee is grateful to area businesses and the local community, which have shown strong support for Sgt. Tupper and are helping to make the special Aug. 17th fundraiser possible at Firemen’s Field.

In addition to donations accepted throughout the fundraising event on Aug. 17th, donations also can be made payable to: Support Sgt. Tupper, 2 Butterwick Lane, Old Lyme, CT, 06371.