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created the AD Disaster Relief Foundation." The new, non-profit (501c3) AD Disaster Relief Foundation now enables the AD Community to formally support one another in the event of a disaster. Donors will be able to give both in-kind donations (such as building materials, generators, cleaning supplies, etc.) as well as monetary support and will receive tax deductions for their contributions. Historically, when an AD member experiences a disaster — whether a hurricane, flood, fire, or another operation-crippling adversity — the AD community has sprung into action and worked to help in any way possible. "This tradition of helping one another during times of crisis is a testament to the strength and generosity of the AD community and is what inspired the creation of the Foundation," explained Weisberg. A FRIEND IN NEED In April 2014, when an F3 tornado stormed through Pearl, MS, home to Central Pipe Supply, Inc.'s headquarters, the company learned first-hand just how caring, supportive, and generous the AD community could be. "We've always greatly appreciated our relationships at AD, but a natural disaster really took our relationship and partnerships to the next level," confirmed Sheriee Townsend, President of Central Pipe Supply, Inc. Unleashing wind speeds near or in excess of 150 mph, the tornado was so powerful and relentless that it blew out the windows in all of the company's vehicles, knocked down fences, broke the 6" sprinkler main line, and detached the water line feeding the hot continued on page 89 T h e A D Di s a s ter R elie f F o un da tio n " This tradition of helping one another during times of crisis is a testament to the strength and generosity of the AD community and is what inspired the creation of the Foundation." — Bill Weisberg, AD #ADSTRONG | AD Today 2017 | 87