Lexington, NC -- Picking up the pieces and starting over. That's how some Davidson County families are spending their Thanksgiving weekend after an EF-2 tornado leveled their houses.
As they focus on rebuilding, their friends, neighbors, and co-workers all came together to lend a hand by putting on a benefit concert.
The benefit concert was held at Shoto's Japanese Steakhouse in Lexington on Saturday.
The concert was held from 6pm until 9pm.
A live band called Gates of Redemption and a solo singer and guitarist named John McPhail performed before a crowd of a few dozens of people on the second floor of the downtown restaurant.
According to The Red Cross, 16 homes have been destroyed and at least 51 families across Randolph and Davidson Counties have been affected.
The concert was free. Organizers just suggested a $5 donation.
All of the proceeds went to The Red Cross. Red Cross officials attended the benefit concert in support of the community.
Money donated to The Red Cross will go towards paying for emergency necessities like food, clothing, medication, and mental assistance for the tornado survivors.
The Red Cross said more than $300 was collected in donations.
Since WFMY News 2 first reported the community's efforts to raise money, people have dropped off toiletries and non-perishable food to the restaurant.
Organizers said every little bit helps.
WFMY News 2
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Source: http://www.digtriad.com/news/local_state/article.aspx?storyid=201056
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