Sammy Kershaw Launches Website to Aid Those Affected by Oil Spill

Country Music veteran Sammy Kershaw recently helped launch ProtectOurCoastline.org, a non-profit organization to help those affected by the Oil Spill in the Gulf. The organization will benefit the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation, in partnership with the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board and America’s Wetland Foundation, which heads the “Campaign to Save Coastal Louisiana” project. Proceeds raised by ProtectOurCoastline.org will directly go to both organizations.
 
“Having grown up in the coastal parish of Vermilion, I understand the importance of both the seafood industry and the wetlands to Louisiana. The people of my state are resilient and ProtectOurCoastline.org is determined to help those affected by this disaster come back stronger than ever,” said Kershaw.
 
Louisiana provides 33 percent of the country’s seafood, making the industry a key component of the state’s economy.
 
“Since the oil spill occurred April 20, 2010, so many have asked how we can help those who are in danger of losing everything because of this disaster. ProtectOurCoastline.org has been formed to be able to get donations directly to the men and women whose livelihoods have been threatened.  Seafood is one of Louisiana’s most important industries and is vital not only to the fisherman and shrimpers of our state, but to restaurant owners and tourism within a 400-mile radius. We are proud to work with ProtectOurCoastline.org because we know the money is going to help where it is needed most,” said Ewell Smith, Executive Director of the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board.
 
Those interested in offering their help should log onto www.ProtectOurCoastline.org to make a donation. Or, if you can't donate now, text "GULF" to 77007 to receive updates on how to help those affected by the crisis. Your credit card will not be be charged for signing up.