Wednesday, June 30, 2010

FROM GARY C PAYNE---



Circus Fans,

The Barnum Museum, Bridgeport, CT, was indeed struck by the tornado that did severe damage to structures in the downtown Bridgeport vicinity. You may visit the Barnum's website to view photographs of the damage. www.barnum-museum.org There is damage to many artifacts on exhibit on the museum's first floor and items in storage in basement storage areas. Windows on the first floor were shattered.

Like many such venues at these tough times, funds are short. You may be able to help by making a donation specifically to rescue items that we, as circus fans, care deeply about. I have received many calls and emails asking about the damage. I encourage you to visit the website and see for yourself. There is a link to make a contribution.

Our members that live within a short distance of the area are all ok and none rejport any damage. Longtime CFA member Sandi Cole, who works for the Red Cross is deployed in Bridgeport. Sandi normally deploys to far away places and finds it odd to be working in a disaster area within an hour of home. She is working early morning to midnight. Sandi told me last night that more rain came down yesterday and three damaged buildings collapsed.

This tornado strike in Bridgeport, CT was no small matter! If you are able to do so - I think this an opportunity to direct attention to a very specific and urgent need.

Regards,

Gary C. Payne
Eastern Vice President
Circus Fans Association of America

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