Christopher Perry Technology & Innovation Foundation Announces Weekend of Fundraising Events
Rock the Foundation Concert and First Annual Golf Tournament Set for June 6–7 in Western Maine.
CHATHAM, NH — The Christopher Perry Technology & Innovation Foundation is excited to announce a weekend of fundraising events on June 6–7, 2026, benefiting its mission to expand technology and innovation opportunities for students throughout Maine and New Hampshire.
Christopher Perry, the son of Sue and Bill Perry of Chatham died unexpectedly at his home in Durham, North Carolina from a sudden medical event, on the eve of his 33rd birthday on May 12, 2025. The weekend kicks off with a live music event on Saturday and continues with the foundation’s inaugural golf tournament on Sunday.
Rock the Foundation — Saturday, June 6
On Saturday evening, the Fryeburg Fairgrounds will come alive with Rock the Foundation, a concert and fundraiser featuring the band Full Circle, who are reuniting specifically for this special event. Gates open at 5:30 PM, with Full Circle taking the stage from 7:00 to 10:00 PM. Entrance is by donation to the foundation.
302 West Smokehouse will provide a cash bar, and concertgoers will have their choice of several food trucks on-site, including Wicked Fresh Fried Chicken, MC Eats, Flatbread Fiesta, Francks Foods, and Wilma Bakes.
First Annual Golf Tournament — Sunday, June 7
On Sunday, the foundation will host its First Annual Chris Perry Foundation Golf Tournament at the Lake Kezar Country Club in Lovell, Maine. In addition to the tournament itself, the day will feature a putting contest, a longest drive contest, and a closest-to-the-pin contest. Lunch will be provided, along with a cash beverage cart and a 50/50 raffle.
Teams may enter for $500 or individuals for $125. Players can register for the tournament at chrisperryfoundation.com. The foundation is also seeking sponsors for the tournament. Interested sponsors can learn more at the foundation website or by contacting Sue Perry at Chistopherperrytif@gmail.com or (603) 662-9408.
A Family's Vision
“When Chris discovered computers and technology, it was like a light switched on — he truly thrived,” said Bill Perry, Chris’s father and co-founder of the foundation. “Our goal with this foundation is to give other students that same opportunity to find their spark. These events bring our community together and help us put technology into the hands of young people who might just change the world with it.”
Foundation Impact
Since its founding in May 2025, the Christopher Perry Technology & Innovation Foundation has already made a meaningful impact. The foundation’s first project was the establishment of the Chris Perry ’10 Creative Technology Laboratory at Fryeburg Academy, a collaborative space where students work with various technologies and find inspiration — much as Chris did during his time at the Academy. The lab opened at the start of the 2025–2026 school year and has become a vibrant hub for students, often filled on afternoons as both a workspace and an after-school technology program.
Most recently, the foundation contributed $2,500 to support the Fryeburg Academy Robotics Team, helping to defray travel costs for Team Caesar’s trip to the VEX Robotics World Championships in St. Louis, Missouri, after the team earned their qualification at the Maine State Robotics Championship.
About the Christopher Perry Technology & Innovation Foundation
The Christopher Perry Technology & Innovation Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Chatham, New Hampshire. The foundation was formed to promote Chris’s passions throughout Maine and New Hampshire. Funds are used to enhance and improve the Chris Perry Lab at Fryeburg Academy, increase scholarship funds available for students attending college for technology, and identify opportunities for youth to be exposed to technology, computers, and coding. For more information, visit chrisperryfoundation.com.
