Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Yuengling Ice Cream to Sponsor Event for Wounded Vet

Yuengling Ice Cream will be sponsoring an event later this morning for a wounded vet from Schuylkill County.


Frederick Dale Davis, a marine from Schuylkill County, served two tours in Iraq, after which he later developed a brain tumor resulting in a stroke that inhibited his ability to see, hear, swallow and walk. Due to his impairments, Fred is unable to work or support his family.

Yuengling Ice Cream  is coming to the family's aid and is sponsoring a benefit for Cpl. Davis.

The event is called “Rockin’ for Our Own Wounded Vet" and will take place on August 31st, from 2 PM to 2 AM at Strikers Pub in Pottsville.  Bowling will be from 3pm-5pm, $5 per bowler.

Tickets are $10 each and includes afternoon activities for the whole family, plus live music from 10 bands throughout the event.

DJ Guardian, games sponsored by D&A Amusements, face painting for kids, a dunk tank, tattoos, a Chinese auction, a bounce house and of course, Yuengling’s Ice Cream will be on hand.

Radio Y102 with Jackie Hoffman will be on site from 3 to 5 p.m.

Lanes may be reserved for bowling beginning at 3 p.m. for $10 per person, which includes two hours of bowling and rental shoes.