Blake Shelton Helps Oklahoma Flooding Victims
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9/6/2007 Blake Shelton presented Oklahoma governor Brad Henry and Project Rebuild with an $100,000 check to assist Oklahomans impacted by recent severe weather and flooding. Blake recently hosted his second annual Raindance concert in his hometown of Ada to raise money for Oklahomans in need. Just as he did last year, he donated the proceeds to Project Rebuild, a public-private partnership of state officials, faith-based organizations and trade associations that builds and repairs homes for disaster victims. Last year, the funds assisted victims of Oklahoma’s historic wildfire season. This year, the money will help Oklahomans recover from record rains and flooding. Since May, severe weather has pounded a number of Oklahoma communities, triggering heavy flooding that has damaged or destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses. “I am so proud that my fellow Oklahomans came through another year and supported Raindance to make it the success that it was,” says Blake. “The monies raised went directly to families in need and this year, instead of wildfire devastation, we're looking at folks hit by floods. Raindance was held in my hometown of Ada and there are many, many volunteers who helped out and gave freely of their time and money to help pull this event off. Not only my neighbors helped out, but also some of my friends from the entertainment and sporting industries came out and pitched in.” “Oklahomans have the biggest hearts in the world," said Gov. Henry while accepting the $100,000 check. "Blake Shelton is living proof of that. I want to thank Blake, his fellow Raindance participants and the Project Rebuild volunteers for their generous efforts. As Oklahomans rebuild and recover from this year’s flooding, this donation will provide a much-needed helping hand.” Launched in 1999 to help tornado victims, Project Rebuild is designed to assist Oklahomans who either have no insurance or are underinsured and having difficulty repairing or replacing their homes.
