16 THE COURIER SUN • JUNE 12, 2014 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.couriersun.com DOUGLASTON EAGLE SCOUT PROSPECT COLLECTS PRODUCTS FOR VETERANS VETERANS BY LIAM LA GUERRE lguerre@queenscourier.com @liamlaguerre This scout has honor. Douglaston teen Michael Tuffey is collecting personal care items for the Veterans Affairs Community Living Center at St. Alban’s to become an Eagle Scout, the highest rank for members of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). Tuffey, a Life Scout in Troop 153 with 31 badges, has already collected hundreds of personal products, including body wash, shaving cream, deodorant and shampoo, for the nearly 140 male veterans living at the home. He plans to continue the drive until June 20. “Sometimes for projects it’s refurbishing a park or a playground or a community center,” Tuffey said. “But I wanted to give back to people. I thought this was a really worthy cause because these guys have obviously done a lot and they defi nitely deserve to have something given back to them.” Tuffey, 16, is a junior at Xavier High School in Manhattan and is a member of the track team and the school’s Junior Reserve Offi cer Training Corps (JROTC). He was inspired to help the veterans because of his affi liation with the reserve training group. He initially approached the hospital to ask for their needs and received a list of personal care items. To collect the donations, Tuffey set up two dropoff stations, one at Douglaston French Cleaners on Northern Boulevard at Douglaston Parkway, and another at HOME NY Real Estate at 40-60 Douglaston Parkway. He has also contacted and received donations from various organizations, including local churches, and handed out fl yers on Memorial Day to spread the word about his campaign. The project is the fi nal step for Tuffey, who has been with the BSA since the Cub Scout level in second grade, to complete his longtime dream to become an Eagle Scout. “It would mean a lot,” he said of the honor. “It’s a culmination of a lot of hard work and a lot of years of being involved.” Anyone willing to donate can drop off items at the stations in Douglaston or contact Tuffey at mtuffeyeaglescoutproject@ aol.com. THE COURIER/Photo by Liam La Guerre Michael Tuffey is conducting a drive to collect personal care items for veterans in the Community Living Center at St. Alban’s to become an Eagle Scout. Pet Adoption Month Continues! Hundreds of pets available for adoption! Join us each weekend for special promotions to help you find your new best friend! Visit AnimalLeague.org to see special promotions! 25 Davis Avenue, Port Washington, NY AnimalLeague.org • 516.883.7575 Presenting Sponsor: The Law Firm of Markhoff & Mittman ‘The Disability Guys’--- When dealing with the overwhelming process of seeking disability benefits and workers compensation, injured individuals face many hurdles, including pain, suffering, bureaucratic confusion and fear of the future. It is with this in mind that the Law Firm of Markhoff & Mittman, ‘The Disability Guys’ has committed itself to one thing - providing the disabled and injured the most accessible, relevant and useful free information about the path they find themselves on. So whether you apply for Social Security Disability, Workers Compensation or even have an accident case - the free consumer guides and videos provided by The Disability Guys are the starting point for you in making an informed decision. In fact, we even provide you with information about how to find an attorney that is right for you, or if you even need an attorney! And we should know, we have been part of the Legal Disability landscape since our founding in 1933 and Managing Partner Brian Mittman is the third generation of Family to provide these services - literally from his family to yours. So check out www.thedisabilityguys.com or call 866-205-2415 ADVERTORIAL 184th Bouncy House 14 Free Child ID Zion Episcopal Church
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