Western NC was devastated by Hurricane Helene, leaving beloved towns like Asheville and Boone, NC "isolated" and damaged: https://apnews.com/article/hurricane-helene-asheville-flooding-north-carolina-tennessee-078a298cdcaaf46749f3f6683a4e1057.

https://gardenandgun.com/articles/helenes-aftermath-a-dispatch-from-boone-north-carolina/

As of September 29th, 2024, "In North Carolina alone, more than 400 roads remained closed on Saturday as floodwaters began to recede and reveal the extent of damage...More than 700,000 customers were without power across North Carolina, including about 100,000 in Buncombe County. In Asheville, there was no cellular service and no timeline for restoration. Residents were also directed to boil their water. Local officials said they were working on setting up hubs to distribute food and water."

Another article: https://www.npr.org/2024/09/28/nx-s1-5132035/death-toll-from-hurricane-helene-mounts-as-aftermath-assessment-begins

I'm fundraising for Operation Airdrop (INC), who is currently getting the people of WNC supplies via air, the only way in and out safely. "Operation Airdrop is a Texas-based 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to providing rapid relief to communities impacted by natural disasters." More info directly on their website: https://www.operation-airdrop.com/hurricane-helene

WNC is my favorite place on earth. The devastation is heartbreaking. Support our family and friends in WNC by purchasing a shirt. Available in unisex short sleeve and long sleeve, adult and youth.

MCBC logo on the front, MCBC ?? WNC design on the back by MCBC owner Patricia and book club member Megan.

This campaign will run until necessary.

Photo attached is from The New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/27/weather/helene-north-carolina-flooding-asheville.html