After the devastating tornados struck six states on December 10, 2021, NBEA got word that business teachers and students were affected. NBEA jumped into action and, with the support of generous members, raised more than $2,000 to help victims of the disaster. Kelli Cash (pictured right), a business teacher from Mayfield, Kentucky, one of the hardest-hit areas, had a student named Ryan (left) whose family was displaced after the tornados. The American Red Cross assisted Ryan and his family with housing but placed him 40 miles from his school and the family had their only car damaged by the storm. The family had major challenges getting Ryan to school. His mother, pictured (center), was committed to continuing Ryan's education. NBEA stepped in and made a disaster relief grant to Ryan's family to help them overcome significant obstacles to finishing Ryan's school year strong. Ryan, his mother, and NBEA Kelli Cash want to thank NBEA members for their generous relief. Kelli said, "we know this will make a big difference in Ryan's life." NBEA Executive Director Joe McClary said, "our NBEA executive leadership unanimously and unwaveringly agreed to assist in this effort. We are very grateful to the anonymous contributors who made providing this relief possible along with the task force who supervised the distribution of the funds. NBEA should be proud of the difference it made."
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