Published: Sunday, September 17, 2006
Recycling drive will benefit local burn victim
WARREN — An aluminum can recycling drive Oct. 7 will continue to help with family expenses for a boy badly burned in a 2004 fire.
Douglas Coward, 16, of Washington Street, Newton Falls, has had more than 16 surgeries and spent more than 130 days in the Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital for Rehabilitation. He is undergoing rehabilitation for two skin graft surgeries on his stomach and the top of his head.
This is one in a series of such collections; organizers said the drives have collected more than 4,444 pounds of aluminum cans so far.
Douglas and four other juveniles, ages 12 to 14, were staying the night at a home on East Jay Street, Newton Falls, in August 2004. Douglas and his friends were inside the garage when gasoline ignited.
Those who would like to help him may bring any aluminum cans Oct. 7 to Sorrento Pizzeria, 2488 Parkman Road N.W., Warren. The cans should be dropped off behind the restaurant from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Donations also will be accepted.
For more information, contact Connie Hartman at (330) 399-4395.
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