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Hi All, a bit of a departure from my usual photo highlights. As you all know, Joplin, Missouri was hit last night by a violent tornado in the most densely populated part of town, including one of the two hospitals in town. I heard of this while shooting yesterday’s wedding, and instantly wanted to help. It’s all I could think about on the drive home. My husband Jim and I are both actively involved in the National Airline History Museum, located at the Wheeler Downtown Airport just north of downtown Kansas City. Since Jim is on the museum’s executive board, he put the plan in motion to set up a drop-off for donated goods – and we are headed to Joplin Thursday morning to deliver everything. Several members of Patriot Public Safety, who provides security and public safety services during museum events, are already in Joplin assisting with search and rescue efforts. They are coordinating our drop-off on the Joplin end and making sure the goods go to the appropriate places. As of now, we are planning to fly the goods in one, two if needed airplanes and we also have a box truck available to us. Again, we are making the drive down Thursday morning, which means you have tomorrow and Wednesday to drop off your items. Here is where you can drop things off:

National Airline History Museum, 201 NW Lou Holland Drive, Kansas City, MO 64116  - from 10am to 7pm each day

Time Out Deli, City Center Square, 11oo Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64105 – from 7am to 4pm each day

At the Museum, there is a drop off area in the lobby, which is located on the east side of the building (facing the airport ramp area and our HUGE L-1011, can’t miss – park and walk to the right/east side of the building, against the airport fence and up the side!). I personally will be there from noon to 7 tomorrow! I’ll be there on Wednesday a fair amount, as well.

At the Time Out Deli, there is a drop box just inside the front door to the deli, which is located in the building’s food court.

Jim and I (and perhaps some other individuals, depending on the amount of goods that come in) will be making the trip on Thursday. What do we need? Essentials for both victims AND SAR/volunteers/recovery and cleanup personnel – which include bottled water, toiletries (toothpaste, deodorant, feminine products, soap, antibacterial wipes/gels, sunscreen), ready to eat foods such as granola bars, batteries, gloves, flashlights, anything you think would be of essential need to not only those who have lost everything, but the workers who have a VERY long road ahead of them.

I will post images from the collection efforts and our drive down on Thursday right here. Feel free to email me if you have any questions about donating. I can pick up if you collect your goods in an area near the downtown Kansas City area. Otherwise, perhaps I will see you at the museum! (did I mention there’s some REALLY cool stuff down there, plus a second Time Out Deli location that has JUST opened inside the lobby?)

Oh – and even if you don’t have time to drop by a donation or do a quick office collection, “liking” this or linking this post on Facebook would be much appreciated to spread the word.

Thank you so much.

Sarah