Free Texas BBQ for those in Moore - Spread the word!

My friend Jolie contacted me today from Texas to get the word out - her friend David is coming from Texas to Moore and he's bringing BBQ!

David Sheehan with Sheehan Farmer's Insurance is bringing some of Texas' best BBQ from Clark's Outpost outside of Denton.

He will be this Saturday between 11:30 AM and NOON at the Moore Community Center (301 S. Howard Avenue).

David anticipates being able to serve about 300 people.  Definitely stop by and say hi to David if you can.  And if you do, be sure to tell him that Jolie says hi! :-)

Memphis To Moore Fundraiser

The Memphis to Moore fundraiser is just around the corner.  I hope you will join us!

To learn more about the event, visit MemphisToMoore.org. 

To buy your tickets now, visit http://memphistomoore.eventbrite.com/

I have also received questions from a number of folks who cannot attend, but would like to make a donation.  If you would like to make a donation to the fund, please visit our Fundly campaign at http://fundly.com/memphis-to-moore-fundraiser.

I've also received a number of questions about what to wear to the event.  The event will be fun, but not formal.  Dress like you might dress to go out to dinner downtown, or to see a show, or any other fun weekend activity.

I've seen a number of tweets this week about the event with the hashtag #MemphisToMoore.  Thank you for your support!

Thanks to everyone for purchasing tickets and making donations (and to the Westin Memphis & RedRover for helping to make it possible!).  I look forward to seeing you at The Westin Memphis on Friday, June 14th at 7 PM. 

Memphis To Moore Fundraiser

I'm re-posting this information in case you missed it on Saturday---

I've partnered with the The Westin Memphis Beale Street and RedRover Sales & Marketing on a fundraiser to help rebuild the schools in my hometown of Moore after the recent devastating tornadoes. Tickets are $50 in advance and can be purchased online at MemphisToMoore.org. There will be live music, a silent auction, and fabulous complimentary food and cocktails compliments of Bleu Restaurant & Lounge. 

Funds raised will go to the Moore Public Schools Tornado Relief Fund.  The fund helps to remove obstacles that stand in the way of teachers being able to teach and children being able to learn by providing them the basic educational materials and support they need. This could include food, clothing, shelter, after school care, and school supplies.

If you'll be in Memphis the weekend of June 14th, I hope that you'll join us!  It will be a fun time for a great cause.  If you can't be here, please click through to MemphisToMoore.org and consider making a donation.

Date: Friday, June 14th
Time: 7:00-10:00 PM
Venue: The Westin Memphis Beale Street
Tickets: $50 in advance, $60 at the door
Dress: Dressy Casual 

free valet parking
live entertainment
free food & drinks compliments of Bleu Restaurant & Lounge

A teacher who covered students w/her own body during the tornado tells her story

Jaclyn Allen has provided additional helpful news from Moore, Oklahoma.  She talked to a teacher today who protected her students by covering them with her own body.

Here's a video:



If you would like to donate to Moore, I would encourage you to consider the Moore Public Schools.  It's teachers like this that make the school system so great.  Below is the information to donate.

The Moore Public Schools Foundation
PO Box 6100
Moore, OK 73153

The Moore tornado's path

You've probably seen it on the news, but I wanted to share the path of the Moore tornado with you. 

The photo below shows the 17-mile path through Moore that the tornado took.  You can see I-35 running north and south near the right side of the photo.  The little red flag at the top right of the screen is my parents house.  As you can see, they were right in the middle of the damage.

If you missed my blog post yesterday, here is a video of the damage in this area.

In my previous post, I provided information on donating to those in Moore. Click here to learn more.

My parents on WMC-TV and how to donate to Moore Public Schools

Those in Memphis were able to see my parents neighborhood tonight on WMC-TV.  I cannot thank Lauren Squires enough for covering the damage in my hometown.  You are doing such a great job sharing the experience in Moore with those in the Mid-South.

When the news video is available, I will share it on my blog.  In the meantime, please check out Lauren's article here: http://www.wmctv.com/story/22401820/moore-victim-from-mid-south-lives-near-leveled-homes-flipped-cars.

In the article, Lauren mentions that my mom is a retired Moore Public Schools teacher.  I was also highly impacted by this amazing school district when I attended kindergarten through twelfth grade there. The teachers in Moore made a huge difference in my life and now the district needs your help.

If you would like to give, please send a check to the address below.  Soon, there will be information about how to donate online.  When it is available, I will post it here.

Update: You can now make a donation online.  Click here to donate via credit card on the First American Bank site.  It's easy and takes less than 5 minutes!

The Moore Public Schools Foundation
PO Box 6100
Moore, OK 73153

If you live in Memphis, I am also working to plan a fundraiser for the Moore Public Schools.  If you can help out in any way, please send me an e-mail at angela(dot)copeland(at)gmail(dot)com.

Thank you for your support of my hometown of Moore, Oklahoma!

Below is a photo of my parents, Rick and Vickie, with Lauren Squires.  Thank you Lauren for posting this photo!