Help Get Dave Noonan Back Behind the Drumkit

On June 15, 2023 Dave had an unfortunate fall and sustained a serious fracture to his leg. He was just getting back on his feet and recovering from a complicated hip fracture mid-December that required surgery, a week in the hospital, and many months of recovery.

The new fractures in his tibia and fibula were so traumatic they could not be treated locally, and he was transferred to Hartford Hospital. Because of the nature of the injury and the extensive swelling, bone repairs with pins and plates will need to wait for a week or two. In the meantime, he had surgery to install an external brace which is screwed into the ankle and the femur to keep the bones aligned. He will be heading to rehab while waiting for the second surgery.

Looking ahead there will be many more months of medical care and a long recovery. It will be a while before he will be able to get back to his day job painting business, giving drum lessons and gigging. The lack of income in the past six months has been challenging for Dave and his family. And with this new hurdle, that hardship has intensified.

Dave is a valued member of our community, whose kindness and generosity are known by many. Whether creating fundraisers for non-profit organizations or providing the uplift of music to one and all, Dave’s benevolent spirit has cast a wide net. Let’s gather forces and resources to give back to our friend as bountifully as we can.

Questions? Family friend and musical compadre Lesley Smith started this fundraiser. Feel free to ask!