Players, Fans Needed For Tommy's Turkey Bowl

NEW CITY, NY — It's almost time for the Tommy's Turkey Bowl Football Tournament. This year is extra special, as the organizers are trying to raise enough money for a special wheelchair for Tommy McGuire, once a quarterback for Clarkstown High School South's varsity team. McGuire was paralyzed in 2016 in a pool accident. He had just graduated from Manhattan College.

"We’re calling on all former gym class heroes to pull your squad together and show some support! And we don’t only need players – we need to fill the stands this year with a rowdy crowd that is ready to eat and take their chances on some great raffle prizes," they said on Facebook.

There is even a new website page where people can donate and also register for the game.

More than 350 people are expected to participate in the 4th annual Tommy’s Turkey Bowl Football Tournament at Clarkstown South from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and then the fundraiser will continue at D&D’s Restaurant in New City from 2-7 p.m.

There will be raffles, football pools and lots of food and fun for a good cause. ($10 entry fee for free buffet and one drink ticket)

"This year is extra special as we are trying to raise money for a standing wheelchair for Tommy and other mobility equipment," Lynn Munroe told Patch. "He has made GREAT PROGRESS and we want to continue to help support all the progress."

The fundraiser can also use sponsors for the event. The sponsorship fee is $250, a tax deductible donation which can be made through the Help Hope Live Foundation for spinal cord injury patients.