The CoSIDA Goodwill and Wellness committee wanted to reach out to our colleagues in Oklahoma after this past week’s tornadoes that impacted so many communities. If you are a CoSIDA member or know of someone in our profession directly impacted by the tornadoes please email Sam Atkinson at
sam.atkinson@gallaudet.edu so we can begin to coordinate efforts to help.
If you want to get involved with the recovery relief efforts there are several ways to donate.
Red Cross
People who wish to make a donation can support American Red Cross Disaster Relief, which helps provide food, shelter and emotional support to those affected by disasters like the recent tornadoes in Oklahoma as well as disasters big and small throughout the United States by visiting www.redcross.org, dialing 1-800-REDCROSS or texting REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.
United Way Disaster Relief Shirt
The University of Oklahoma has partnered with Oklahoma State University and the University of Tulsa to utilize logos from all three institutions
to develop the 2013 Oklahoma Disaster Relief Shirt. Net proceeds from the sale of the shirts will be donated directly to the United Way to aid disaster relief and recovery efforts across the state of Oklahoma.
After deadly tornadoes impacted areas across the state on May 19-20, the University of Oklahoma implemented a benefit merchandise program for a third straight year to benefit affected Oklahomans. This year’s T-shirt – featuring Oklahoma State and Tulsa logos for the first time – will sell for $19.95 and will be available through the official OU online store at shop.soonersports.com, operated by Fanatics. A longsleeve version of the shirt is also available for $24.95 at shop.soonersports.com.
Both shirts are produced by Box Seat Clothing Company, an official OU licensee. The shirts will only be available online to help ensure the United Way realizes the greatest benefit from the sales of this one-of-kind shirt design. The OSU and Tulsa online stores operated by Fanatics will also have the shirts available. Flat-rate shipping is available for only $5.99 regardless of the quantity of shirts ordered.
The United Way works directly with agencies such as the American Red Cross and Salvation Army that have been providing round-the-clock assistance to Oklahomans in need. Services provided include opening and operating shelters, case management for those experiencing loss, mobile feeding sites for those working in disaster-affected areas, and more. Disaster relief efforts are provided free of charge and are entirely supported by financial contributions.
University of Oklahoma athletic communications contributed to this article.