Off-road group raising funds forAmory tornado victims

“We use our love of offroad vehicles to raise money for those in need,” said Jimmy Studdard, one of the founding members of the group. “I just feel like we’ve got a call to help.” causes. “I reach out to people all over to donate to our raffles. All of it goes to our causes. Alot of families reach out to us, and we donate.”

The tornado that tore through Amory on March 24 caused serious damage to the community. Relief workers answered the call to help. Studdard said his non-profit wants to make sure the relief workers are taken care of while they are helping others.

Riders.square.site. The site also includes merchandise the group sells to raise money for its continuing efforts to assist those needing a helping hand..

“Our last event was for Matt Houston in Dry Creek where we raised over $14,700,” Studdard said, adding that the money will help Houston, who has leukemia and is need of a bone marrow transplant.

Since Mississippi Trail Riders began its generous efforts to help others about two years ago, Studdard said that they have raised about $50,000-$60,000 for worthy causes.

By Lucy Weber