Alabama Herpetological Society devastated by storms, needs help

Last week horrid storms ravaged the southern part of our country and one of our own was caught in the worst of it. Raymond and Andrea of the Alabama Herpetological Society lost everything when a tornado hit their home, but short of some minor injuries they are physically OK. One of our volunteers sent a plea out to friends recently.

Raymond,his wife Andrea and their 15 year old son, lost their home in the Alabama tornado. The destruction was devasting to entire structure of home. Andrea was hit down one side of her body, suffered horrible abrasions, and cracked ribs and their son tried to cover her with his body and suffered cuts and bad bruising. Both were treated and released from hospital. Raymond was trying to help his mother, in the process had to literally cling to a tree for his life. He made it, the tree however broke and crashed directly over him. Both Raymond and his mother are ok. [....] By them doing what they do, they, in a way, represent all of us that breed, sell, and perform business related to reptiles. As individuals become more properly educated and introduced to reptiles in a positive, knowledgeable manner, it helps promotes growth on the business end and gives the reptile a positive impact in lieu of the negative one so accustomed to reptiles and media coverage. With all this being said, I am asking your support to help this family in need. Some places have offered to auction items or reptile and send proceeds to them, or perhaps a gift card to Wal Mart, or a gift card like Visa or Mastercard. Every dollar amounts to something, it adds up! all of us joining together to help can impact this family in the most amazing wonderful way, one person works with children and the children wanted to do something so they all drew pictures and made cards to send, everything positive will help renew their strength

To help Raymond and Andrea donations can go to the address below: Raymond and Andrea Corey 459 Spring Oaks Trail Wellington, Al. 36279 Photo is of what remains of their kitchen.