Ryle student fundraising for tornado victims

A student with Southern ties is looking to help tornado victims.  Ryle sophomore Katie Connor organized a fundraiser to benefit victims of the tornadoes that devastated Southern states last month.

Tom's Papa Dino's in Florence

“I wanted to do something to help,” Connor said.  When the tornadoes hit, the news had a big impact on Connor.  “I was born in Tuscaloosa, (Ala.),” she said.

Connor still knows people in Tuscaloosa and is hoping to visit them this summer.  Once Connor decided she wanted to help, it was time to get a fundraiser organized.  She met with management at Tom’s Papa Dino’s in Florence who agreed to host the fundraiser and give to the cause.

The fundraiser is scheduled from 6 p.m. to midnight, Friday, May 27, at the restaurant.  Tom’s Papa Dino’s is giving 10 percent of the revenue to the cause on anyone’s order who mentions the fundraiser, and tips from the night will be donated as well. To drum up support, they’re also offering free delivery that night.  While the fundraiser is happening, there will be a DJ playing music and cornhole.

Connor doesn’t have a particular goal in mind for how much she’s looking to raise.  “I just want to get as much as possible, so we can help as much as possible,” she said.

Tom’s Papa Dino’s is located at 290 Main St. in Florence. To order by phone call 859-371-5567 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 859-371-5567 end_of_the_skype_highlighting.