A number of fundraisers will benefit a Crestview boy in a medically induced coma.
Drew Barefield was hit by a boat propeller on June 28 while snorkeling in shallow water off Walton County’s Choctaw Beach. The boat driver left the scene of the accident.
Fundraisers are as follows:
•Chill, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. July 26: 20 percent of yogurt sales at the 2218 S. Ferdon Blvd., establishment will benefit the Barefields.
•Gordon Martial Arts, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 2: The West Oakdale Avenue parking lot will facilitate numerous vendors, event organizer Barbara Gordon said. Vendors should bring booth supplies such as a tent, tables and chairs. Call 682-5214 for details.
•A half Boston butt fundraiser—To order, call Mercedes Jones, 826-2014. Jones says the roasts are 10- to 14-pound half butts. Payment is due Aug. 5 and pickup will be Aug. 8 and 9 depending on how many orders are taken. Pick-up sites will be in Crestview, Laurel Hill, Milton, and possibly Niceville and Destin.
•BBVA Compass Bank's Drew Barefield Donation Account is accepting contributions.
•Paypal users can send monetary donations to hattiebrannon@gmail.com.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Fundraisers for Crestview boy scheduled