After a devastating tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma May 20th, death tolls are still rising as emergency personnel continue to scour debris in hopes of finding survivors. Below you will find information about the tornado and ways you can help the victims.
The tornado touched down near Moore, Oklahoma around 4pm EDT May 20th, and was on the ground for 20 miles, dissipating around 3:30-3:40pm.
The estimated strength of the tornado is between EF4 and EF5, ranging between 166 and 200 mph, strong enough to level houses and collapse buildings.
Death tolls are rising, but official reports vary.
Residents were warned of the potential for a tornado outbreak days in advance and cautioned to be wary. The warning was issued 16 minutes before the tornado's formation (3 minutes more than average).
In 1999, Moore was hit by a tornado killing 36 people and causing an estimated $1 billion in damage. The city has been hit in other years as well.
Ways to help the victims of the Oklahoma tornado:
You can help with the relief efforts through many different ways. A list of some places you can donate to are below:
Red Cross: Donate $10 just by texting REDCROSS to 90999. The Red Cross has also set up an online donation page. To help over the phone, call 1-800-RED-CROSS. Connect with the American Red Cross on Facebook and Twitter.
WAAF is proud to help The One Fund with the Boston Strong Benefit Concert!
Join WAAF's Mike Hsu at The Greatest Bar 4p-7p Thursday, May 30th as we auction tickets to the Boston Strong concert at TD Garden and other items to benefit The One Fund Boston.
All proceeds to benefit The One Fund Boston
Boston's best bands & special guests join together May 30th at TD Garden to benefit The One Fund Boston.
Our thoughts are with the victims, families and friends of victims of the Boston Marathon tragedy.
Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick and Boston Mayor Tom Menino have announced the formation of The One Fund Boston, Inc. to help the people most affected by the tragic events that occurred in Boston on April 15, 2013. Click here for more info and how to donate.
AT&T has set up a text to donate line to support The One Fund. Customers who want to support The One Fund can text BOSTON to 80108 to give $10 (standard message and data rates may apply).
Helping Children Cope in Unsettling Times
Current world events are very unsettling. The war, economic difficulties, and the nation's heightened state of alert can cause justifiable anxiety. The uncertainty of terrorist warnings can be especially unnerving. Children may be confused or fearful that they or their loved ones are at risk. Adults need to help children feel safe, even if they themselves feel vulnerable. Parents and teachers can help children understand what is happening factually, how events do or do not impact their lives, and how to cope with their reactions.
Schools and parents need to assess what level of support children in their care need, but following suggestions may help children cope.
That's right folks, in the spirit of charity, horror genre filmmaker and Massachusetts native, Adam Green has stepped up to be auctioned off for a “date”!
Well, it's not really a date, but it's a private dinner with one of the horror genre's most amazing directors!
The winner will have a one-on-one private dinner with Adam at Ritual in Worcester, Massachusetts on Wednesday, May 29th, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., when he returns to Massachusetts for a 3-day fundraiser to help benefit those families most affected by the tragic events that unfolded during the 2013 Boston Marathon.
Afterwards, you’ll head over to the Palladium with Adam and other celebrity guests for a one-of-a-kind party and silent auction chock full of horror and music memorabilia, gift certificates, and other amazing prizes.
So bid confidently, ladies and gents! And bid for a good cause, all proceeds will go to The One Fund Boston. Good luck!
HOLLISTON Comes Home to Holliston
Creator/Writer/Director and star of FEARnet’s hit sit-com HOLLISTON Adam Green returns to his hometown of Holliston, Massachusetts to host an advanced screening of three episodes from the show's upcoming second season, followed by a live Q&A with members of the cast, including Joe Lynch and Laura Ortiz.
All proceeds will go to The One Fund Boston and benefit those families most affected by the tragic events that unfolded during the 2013 Boston Marathon.
Holliston High School
370 Hollis St.
Holliston, MA 01746
Date: Tuesday, May 28th Time: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Boston Strong Party at The Palladium: Hosted by Adam Green
Join celebrated genre filmmaker Adam Green (HOLLISTON, HATCHET, FROZEN, CHILLERAMA) and other celebrity guests for a one-of-a-kind party at The Palladium that includes a silent auction chock full of horror and music memorabilia, gift certificates, and other amazing prizes.
All proceeds will go to The One Fund Boston and benefit those families most affected by the tragic events that unfolded during the 2013 Boston Marathon.
The Palladium
261 Main St.
Worcester, MA 01608
Date: Wednesday, May 29th Time: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
HATCHET movie marathon: Featuring the first ever chance to see HATCHET III
Join horror filmmaker Adam Green for a once-in-a-lifetime HATCHET marathon, including a screening of a rare uncensored UK print of HATCHET, HATCHET II, and an advanced screening of the highly anticipated HATCHET III.
All proceeds will go to The One Fund Boston and benefit those families most affected by the tragic events that unfolded during the 2013 Boston Marathon.
The Revere Hotel, Theater One
200 Stuart St.
Boston, MA 02116
Date: Thursday, May 30th Time: 7 p.m. - 1 a.m. Price: $25 minimum donation to attend
Patrick's PALS 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament & Fundraiser is Saturday June 1, 8AM - 4PM at The Jack Etter Gymnasium in the BB&N Athletic Center in Cambridge, MA. Get more info on the 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament here: http://www.patrickspals3on3.org/
Patrick's PALS is devoted to raising awareness of Fragile X Syndrome and raising money to contribute to efforts to find a cure! Fragile X Syndrome is the most common inherited cause of mental impairment and the most common known cause of Autism. Patrick's PALS exists to support FRAXA Research Foundation. FRAXA was founded in 1994 by three parents of children with Fragile X to support scientific research aimed at finding a treatment and a cure for Fragile X. FRAXA's mission is to accelerate progress by funding the most promising research. FRAXA has funded $22 million dollars in research. Get more info on FRAXA here: http://www.fraxa.org/
Please join Zoltan Mesko and friends for the second annual celebrity karaoke fundraiser, "Zolioke 2013 Presented by Zoltan Mesko Foundation". All proceeds from Zolioke 2013 benefit the Zoltan Mesko Foundation and New England area children's hospitals.
Saturday, June 8, 2013, 7:00-10:00pm EDT Royale Boston Nightclub
279 Tremont St. Boston, MA 02116
VIP Ticket - $250
• Complimentary cocktails & hors'doeuvres by DelFrisco's Double Eagle Steak House
• Access to the players lounge and interaction with celebrity guests
• Balcony VIP seating with views overlooking entire venue
Hey you with the great hair and big heart. Would you shave your head to help save a child with cancer? One Mission is looking for volunteers to do just that in a fun and unforgettable event to raise money for kids and their families fighting pediatric cancer. It’s called the Kid’s Cancer Buzz-Off and will be held on Sunday, June 9th at Gillette Stadium.
All proceeds benefit Boston Children’s Hospital and the vital programs they provide to help kids beat cancer.
Here’s the buzz on how you can help: Shave your head in honor and support of a child with cancer. Ask your friends and family to make a donation in exchange for your promise to shave your head. If you can’t brave the shave, please help by sponsoring a Buzzee or by making a general donation to the Kid’s Cancer Buzz-Off.
Money raised will provide help, hope, care and support to kids and their families fighting pediatric cancer. Be a hero. Make a difference. Get involved. Join the Kid’s Cancer Buzz-Off today at buzzforkids.org. Because on Sunday, June 9th, bald will most definitely be beautiful!
Taunton Pop Warner is hosting their first ever Father's Day Festival (we can't call it a carnival for legal reasons) on Sunday, June 16th 12p-6p at Raynham Park Gaming 1958 Broadway (Rt. 138), Raynham, MA.
Please grab dad and bring him to this family friendly "carnival" that has something for kids of all ages. This is a fun opportunity to bring our families and community closer all while helping a great cause!
This is open to all communities, so please feel free to invite your friends!
Taunton Pop Warner (TPW) is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization that has been a part of Taunton’s history for more than 33 years. All members of our association are volunteers committed to making a difference in the lives of boys and girls from the Taunton community. It is the goal of our organization to develop well-rounded young men and women who learn not only the fundamentals of football and cheerleading, but also the importance of education. TPW is a member of the National Pop Warner Little Scholars Organization which enables children to benefit from participation in team sports and activities in a safe and structured environment. Through this active participation, Pop Warner programs teach fundamental values, skills, and knowledge that children will use throughout their lives. Pop Warner Little Scholars has over 400,000 participants across the country and is the only youth sports program that requires scholastic achievement as a condition of participation. TPW currently has over 500 participants, ages 5-15.
Spring weather is finally here, bringing what's becoming a fun and heartwarming annual tradition - the Joe Andruzzi and Friends Golf Tournament. This year's event will be held Monday, June 17th at Pinehills Golf Club in Plymouth.
Join Joe Andruzzi and special guest hosts Zoltan Mesko and Rob Ninkovich as they hit the links with athletes and celebrities to help tackle cancer one hole at a time.
The tournament benefits The Joe Andruzzi Foundation, committed to providing help, hope, and a reason to smile for cancer patients and their families by contributing financial and emotional support when it is needed most.
For the past two years the Travis Roy Foundation, Inc and the Franciscan Hospital for Children have joined forces to host a corporate sponsored WIFFLE Ball tournament. With the help of our amazing sponsors we have been able to raise more than $85,000.00 to date. Join us for the 2013 tournament as we
aspire to double that number!
This year’s WIFFLE Ball Challenge will be held on Saturday, June 22nd at Boston University’s Nickerson Field. Registration will begin at 8am.
The tournament will run from 8 am to 3 pm, concluding with a championship home run derby! Bring the family and enjoy a day filled with friendly competition, a variety of entertainment, an unbelievable silent auction and maybe even meet a celebrity or two
Proceeds will be benefiting Travis Roy Foundation, Inc which is dedicated to enhancing the life of individuals with spinal cord injuries and funding research; and Franciscan Hospital for Children, who each year provides care and treatment to more than 10,000 children with a wide range of physical, medical, and behavioral challenges.
Thousands of students and Townie fans from around the state pass through the East Providence High School Gymnasium every year. Built in the 1950’s, the EP Gymnasium was constructed to provide a top notch health education facility for the students as well as provide the finest athletic programs in the state a resource for strengthening athleticism, team building, and leadership development. For many years, the community has enjoyed thousands of memorable events held inside the East Providence Gymnasium.
Due to a struggling economy, lack of funds, and low morale in the city, what was once considered the top health education facility in the state is now viewed as a symbol of our trying times. D’amours Step, working closely with city leadership and local teachers, has constructed a few excellent fundraising projects that will engage, teach, and empower thousands of students in our city who desperately need a morale boost and a vehicle to contribute to their community. We are confident that the magnitude and excitement surrounding this project will easily generate donations namely from alumni and students that will drive this project to completion. What we are sincerely asking is a little support from you and your company to make this project the biggest uplift the community has seen in years. It is also a perfect opportunity to teach our students and individuals in the community a priceless lesson; when tough times arise, you must step up and BE the CHANGE you want to see.
Please join D'amours Step for the EAST PROVIDENCE GYMNASIUM RESTORATION PROJECT, and help unite our community and empower our most precious resource, OUR STUDENTS!
D'amours Step is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization approved by the IRS.
EVERY DOLLAR donated to this amazing effort goes directly to building a beautiful health education facility to empower the students of East Providence. Every member for D'amours Step including engineers, medical professionals, and businessmen and women work voluntarily to assure YOU that every dollar you donate makes the greatest impact possible!
Fundraising Event Schedule
May 24 : Pasta Dinner
Location : 2000 Pawtucket Ave EPHS
June 22 : 2013 Summer Bike Rally/Block Party
Location : 515 South Water st The Whiskey Republic, Providence RI
Bike Run Location : 2000 Pawtucket Ave East Providence, RI Arrive 1pm / Kickstands Up 2pm
Motorcycle Run/Benefit for Officer Dic Donahue
MBTA Transit Police Officer Donohue was seriously wounded during a gun battle in an attempt to capture the Boston Marathon bombers. The MBTA Transit Police have organized a motorcycle run to benefit Officer Donohue to aid in his recovery.
Comedian Lenny Clark will be in attendance to help us kick off the event.
The ride will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2013. (Rain date: Hune 23, 2013) Bikes should report to Boston Harley Davidson on Rte. 16 in Everett.
Registration: 9:00am-11:00am
Kickstands: 11:00am
$20 riders, $10 passengers/non-riders
Ride ends in Wilmington at Shriner's Auditorium where there will be a cookout and entertainment.
Please join us to support this effort and Officer Dic Donohue's brave recovery.
The METROLEC SWAT team, in conjunction with Gillette Stadium, will host a 26-hour First Responder Workout Marathon to raise money to assist victims of the Boston Marathon bombing, including MBTA Officer Richard Donohue and the family of MIT Officer Sean Collier. All proceeds will be donated to The One Fund.
Join WAAF for the workout marathon at Gillette Stadium on Saturday, June 22. The workouts will be led by CrossFit coaches, kicking off at 2:50 p.m. and concluding on Sunday, June 23 at 5:00 p.m. It will be open to Military and First Responders, including Police, Fire, EMS and hospital emergency staff, all of whom are encouraged to enter teams. The endurance event will not be open to the public.
Team size will be between 10 and 12 people and each team will be asked to raise a minimum of $2,600.00 in pledges per team.
The workout marathon will consist of 26 separate workout stations in and around Gillette Stadium and Patriot Place. Each team, not individuals, must complete a set amount of repetitions per exercise station. The workouts will be geared toward people of all fitness levels. During the first six hours of the event, the entire team will be required to workout. After completing the first six-hour portion of the event, a minimum of six competitors must continue the workout. Teams will be allowed to rotate personnel through the 25th hour of the event. In the 26th and final hour, all teams will be encouraged to finish the event together.
All competitors will compete in and finish this event in the same way that they responded to the events at the Boston Marathon; one team, one mission!
Details are developing related to post event festivities. Family and spectator details will be posted soon. Stay tuned to the website for updates.
Please visit our website for signup and event information: www.bswm617.com
270 miles - Newton, MA to Greenwich, CT
1, 2, & 3 Day Rides Available
July 19, 20 & 21, 2013
Benefiting the ALS Therapy Development Institute
We ride in support of the ALS Therapy Development Institute and their mission to find an effective therapy for ALS.
The Trek is a fully supported event. Riders cycle a marked course at their own pace, with rest stops every 15-20 miles. We transport all gear and provide all meals, snacks, water and sports drinks. We start in Newton, MA, overnight in college dormitories, and finish with a victory-ride down Greenwich Ave and a Finish Line picnic on the banks of the Long Island Sound.
Year after year, riders return and new faces join the fight. We hope your 2013 summer plans include the Tri-State Trek and we look forward to seeing you in July!
The Pan-Mass Challenge is an annual bike-a-thon and a pioneer of the athletic fundraising industry that today raises more money for charity than any other single event in the country. The organization was founded in 1980 and has since raised $338 million for cancer research and treatment at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute through its Jimmy Fund. The PMC is a model of fundraising efficiency. The PMC donates 100 percent of every rider-raised dollar directly to the cause.
The Pan-Massachusetts Challenge is a fully supported bike-a-thon — with food and water stops, mechanical and medical assistance, luggage transportation, and lodging — that runs through 46 towns across Massachusetts. Approximately 5,500 cyclists ride in the event. Cyclists choose from 11 routes of varying mileage designed to cater to all levels of cycling strength and time availability. There are six two-day routes that range from 153 to 190 miles and five one-day rides that range from 25 to 110 miles.
The 34th annual PMC is set for August 3 & 4, 2013. The ride has two starting lines in Sturbridge and in Wellesley, and various finish lines in Provincetown, Bourne, Wellesley and Foxborough (Patriot Place). Routes offer one-day and two-day riding options.
Each year, nearly 5,200 cyclists travel from more than 35 states and eight countries to ride in the PMC. Nearly 350 riders are cancer survivors or current patients. Some PMC cyclists are weekend warriors, others are trained triathletes. Many PMC participants rode in honor of a family member or friend fighting the disease. Cyclists range in age from 13 to 87.
Friday, November 1, 2013, 6:30pm
Doubletree Hotel, 11 Beaver Street, Milford, MA
Join us for a special event and one of Project Smile's most important fundraisers hosted by Dick Ferrucci.
Event features:
A tremendous silent auction with over 100 items
Live auction hosted by Dick Ferrucci
Special guest speaker Susan Wornick, News Channel 5 Boston anchor/reporter
Debut of the 2014 Project Smile calendar
Delicious appetizers & dessert
Live music
Auction items include:
Good Morning America VIP taping tickets
2 Round trip Jet Blue Airline tickets
Westport Rivers wine tasting for 10 guests
Elizabeth Grady, Franklin signature facial gift certificate
F1 Racing, 2 complete racing packages
Wachusett Ski Resort lift tickets
495 Rental Center gift certificate
Based in Hopedale, Project Smile is a non profit organization, dedicated to helping children. They donate stuffed animals, coloring books/crayons, small toys and children’s books to police and fire departments for police officers, fire fighters and paramedics to give to children in traumatic situations.
Since founding in October 2003, we have donated over 32,000 stuffed animals and work with 182 police and fire departments throughout New England including Boston Police/Fire, Needham Police/Fire, Chelsea Police, Somerville Police, Newton Police and many other local departments. Many of the children who receive these items were involved in car accidents, witnessed domestic violence, are victims of child abuse or other violent crimes, coping with the loss of a loved one, or sick/injured.
Project smile works with the Department of Children and Families to donate stuffed animals and other items for children entering foster care, many of whom have few, if any, personal possessions with them. Project Smile also donates stuffed animals and other items for children who are living in homeless shelters.
For more information on Project Smile, please visit our website at www.projectsmile.org.
WAAF is proud to help The One Fund with the Boston Strong Benefit Concert!
Our thoughts are with the victims, families and friends of victims of the Boston Marathon tragedy.
That's right folks, in the spirit of charity, horror genre filmmaker and Massachusetts native, Adam Green has stepped up to be auctioned off for a “date”!
Creator/Writer/Director and star of FEARnet’s hit sit-com HOLLISTON Adam Green returns to his hometown of Holliston, Massachusetts to host an advanced screening of three episodes from the show's upcoming second season, followed by a live Q&A with members of the cast, including Joe Lynch and Laura Ortiz.
Join horror filmmaker Adam Green for a once-in-a-lifetime HATCHET marathon, including a screening of a rare uncensored UK print of HATCHET, HATCHET II, and an advanced screening of the highly anticipated HATCHET III.
Patrick's PALS 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament & Fundraiser is Saturday June 1, 8AM - 4PM at The Jack Etter Gymnasium in the BB&N Athletic Center in Cambridge, MA. Get more info on the 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament here: 
Please join Zoltan Mesko and friends for the second annual celebrity karaoke fundraiser, "Zolioke 2013 Presented by Zoltan Mesko Foundation". All proceeds from Zolioke 2013 benefit the Zoltan Mesko Foundation and New England area children's hospitals.
Taunton Pop Warner is hosting their first ever Father's Day Festival (we can't call it a carnival for legal reasons) on Sunday, June 16th 12p-6p at Raynham Park Gaming 1958 Broadway (Rt. 138), Raynham, MA..jpg)
For the past two years the Travis Roy Foundation, Inc and the Franciscan Hospital for Children have joined forces to host a corporate sponsored WIFFLE Ball tournament. With the help of our amazing sponsors we have been able to raise more than $85,000.00 to date. Join us for the 2013 tournament as we
Thousands of students and Townie fans from around the state pass through the East Providence High School Gymnasium every year. Built in the 1950’s, the EP Gymnasium was constructed to provide a top notch health education facility for the students as well as provide the finest athletic programs in the state a resource for strengthening athleticism, team building, and leadership development. For many years, the community has enjoyed thousands of memorable events held inside the East Providence Gymnasium.
MBTA Transit Police Officer Donohue was seriously wounded during a gun battle in an attempt to capture the Boston Marathon bombers. The MBTA Transit Police have organized a motorcycle run to benefit Officer Donohue to aid in his recovery. 
The METROLEC SWAT team, in conjunction with Gillette Stadium, will host a 26-hour First Responder Workout Marathon to raise money to assist victims of the Boston Marathon bombing, including MBTA Officer Richard Donohue and the family of MIT Officer Sean Collier. All proceeds will be donated to The One Fund.
