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App State stands with Western Kentucky, encourages support for relief fund

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“Our hearts go out to all those impacted by these deadly tornadoes. The App State Community is gathering donations, and I offer my sincere appreciation to those in Boone and beyond who are supporting the people of Western Kentucky.”

App State Chancellor Sheri Everts

Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund
Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund

Governor Beshear has established the Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund to assist those impacted by the tornados and the severe weather system on December 11, 2021. All donations to the Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund are tax-deductible and donors will receive a receipt for tax purposes after donating.

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By Anna Oakes
Posted Dec. 13, 2021 at 4:13 p.m.

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University stands with those affected by the devastating tornadoes in Western Kentucky and is asking Mountaineers to support the Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund.

“Our hearts go out to all those impacted by these deadly tornadoes. The App State Community is gathering donations, and I offer my sincere appreciation to those in Boone and beyond who are supporting the people of Western Kentucky.”

App State Chancellor Sheri Everts

A wave of tornadoes struck multiple U.S. states on Dec. 10, with Kentucky hit the hardest. State officials called the storm, which leveled entire communities, the “largest and most devastating in Kentucky’s history,” according to news reports. As of Monday, Dec. 13, more than 60 people were confirmed dead statewide, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said.

The App State Mountaineers’ upcoming Boca Raton Bowl opponent, Western Kentucky University, hails from Bowling Green, Kentucky — one of the cities impacted by a tornado that has claimed 12 lives in that community.

“Our hearts go out to all those impacted by these deadly tornadoes,” said App State Chancellor Sheri Everts. “The App State Community is gathering donations, and I offer my sincere appreciation to those in Boone and beyond who are supporting the people of Western Kentucky.”

Mountaineers who wish to join this effort may donate by visiting the Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund website. Enter “App State for WKU” in the Fundraising Event name.

All donations to the Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund are tax-deductible, and donors will receive a receipt for tax purposes after donating.

App State Athletics expressed its support for the storm victims by asking fans and community members to bring requested supplies — including canned goods, rubber gloves, toilet paper, bottled water, paper towels and hand soap — to Mountaineer sporting events. The third collection event will take place at the Holmes Convocation Center on Monday, Dec. 13, from 3–6:30 p.m. In exchange for donations, fans were offered a ticket to an upcoming App State sporting event.

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Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund
Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund

Governor Beshear has established the Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund to assist those impacted by the tornados and the severe weather system on December 11, 2021. All donations to the Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund are tax-deductible and donors will receive a receipt for tax purposes after donating.

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“Our hearts go out to all those impacted by these deadly tornadoes. The App State Community is gathering donations, and I offer my sincere appreciation to those in Boone and beyond who are supporting the people of Western Kentucky.”

App State Chancellor Sheri Everts

Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund
Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund

Governor Beshear has established the Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund to assist those impacted by the tornados and the severe weather system on December 11, 2021. All donations to the Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund are tax-deductible and donors will receive a receipt for tax purposes after donating.

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