Lexington fundraiser proceeds going to Eastern Kentucky flood relief

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – On the facet of a constructing in Lexington, love notes to japanese Kentucky had been written in chalk. This was a means for individuals to point out their help for the flood victims.

Anne Livengood with Kentucky for Kentucky stated when devastation happens, it results so many individuals.

“We combat and arise for Kentucky and Kentuckians.” She stated, “We’ve got household and family members from everywhere in the state, so anytime one thing like this occurs it actually rocks our complete staff.”

Livengood alongside along with her fellow worker Toni Cannon stated West Sixth Brewing got here to them with this concept. Each, together with Sav’s Chill, will likely be donating all their proceeds to the Jap Kentucky Mutual Fund.

Cannon stated, “Anytime we are able to get one thing like this collectively, the place we now have individuals coming and appearing as a neighborhood to assist the opposite neighborhood in Jap Kentucky, I feel that’s immediately impactful.”

Some individuals on the occasion used to name Jap Kentucky dwelling. Now that they stay in Lexington, they stated they’re grateful for the help. One individual on the occasion, Kaitlin Patterson, stated she works in a single day shifts the place she works, so she doesn’t get to assist as a lot as she wish to.

“I’ve simply been attempting to assist out in any means I can,” Patterson stated. “It’s straightforward to return have a drink, take heed to music, and help.”

There was stay music on the occasion, and other people from the neighborhood gathered across the bands to pay attention.

Folks internet hosting the occasion stated it’s vital to assist every time you’ll be able to, however they nonetheless have an extended strategy to go. They stated they had been thrilled to see so many individuals come out and help.

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