Nearly a month after a devastating tornado ripped through Moore, Okla., leaving 24 dead and completely destroying nearly 2,500 homes, there’s still an enormous need for support and donations for the victims beginning the long process of piecing their lives back together.
Mark Jeffreys, founder of the Bass Zone, has spent over half of his life living in Moore. While his home and office were unaffected by the EF5 tornado that ripped through the town on May 20, Jeffreys saw the devastation up close.
“These families have lost everything,” he said. “The outpouring of support for Moore has been incredible, but there’s still a huge need for certain donations. When I saw the opportunity for the Bass Zone and the bass fishing community to get involved and help in a small but very important way, it was a no-brainer.”
Of the thousands of families just beginning the rebuilding process, conservative estimates are that 30 percent of those who lost everything in the tornado did not have any homeowners insurance.
The concept behind the “Send A Limit” campaign is simple: Donate a limit (five items) to the Bass Zone headquarters by June 30 and the items will be delivered to the Catholic Charities of Oklahoma in Moore. The biggest need is for non-perishable canned food items, but monetary donations will also be accepted.
“Five canned goods, five pieces of clothing, five toys or five dollars, the Send a Limit donations will make a difference for the families of Moore,” said Jeffreys. “Catholic Charities of Oklahoma has done such a great job helping families and providing a source for so many things we take for granted. Families are able to shop for everything from food to furniture. My family has spent time helping at the Catholic Charities location and your heart goes out for what the families are going through after the storms. ”
Elite Series pros Kenyon Hill of Norman, Okla. and Edwin Evers of Talala, Okla. have joined forces with the Bass Zone to help spread the word and raise donations for the Send A Limit campaign.
“I’ve seen how compassionate anglers can be, and this is a great way to get involved and help those who are truly in need during this challenging time,” said Evers.
Donations of non-perishable canned goods or other items can be sent to: The Bass Zone/Z3 Media, 3613 Park Glenn Dr., Moore, OK 73160. Checks can be made payable to Catholic Charities of Oklahoma.
