Jeremy Perillo, a Life Scout with Boy Scout Troop 42, is again organizing a crutch drive to benefit Crutches 4 Kids.

Over the past two years Jeremy’s crutch drives in New Fairfield have given the gift of mobility to over 200 children. This year his goal was to expand beyond New Fairfield and he is excited to be able to do that with the support of his fellow Cub/Boy Scouts. This year the crutch drive has expanded to the neighboring towns of Sherman (Pack 84), Brookfield (Troop 135), and Newtown (Troop 70/370). The crutch drive will run from May 18 to June 5.

Crutches 4 Kids is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing crutches to children in need around the world. By collecting gently used crutches through crutch the organization is able to offer the gift of mobility, independence and hope. A pair of crutches can enable a child to rejoin their friends in the classroom and on the playground, participate more in family routines, and ultimately better engage in their societies. Crutch drives bridge the gap between the abundant supply of crutches in the United States and the staggering demand around the world.

In addition to crutches, canes and walkers are also being accepted at the following drop off locations: New Fairfield Stop and Shop, 25 Route 39; Brookfield Town Hall, 100 Pocono Rod; and in Newtown at the municipal center (3 Primrose Street), Stop and Shop (228 South Main Street, within Sand Hill Plaza) and C.H. Booth Library (25 Main Street).

Sherman has already collected items during their  Roadside Clean-Up Day in April.

Those who are unable to bring items to the drop off boxes are invited to send an email to nfcrutchdrive@yahoo.com to arrange for a pick-up.