TULSA – The nonprofit whose building was destroyed in a tornado last year received $1 million gift this week.
.@AimHighAcademy announcing plans for a new facility including a major donation kicking off a fundraising campaign. pic.twitter.com/Vx6fSoW1et
— Nathan Edwards KJRH (@Nathan_Edwards) March 9, 2016
It’s almost been a year since the building where Aim High Academy practiced in west Tulsa was torn down by a tornado.
A shot of the floor plan for the new building. @KJRH2HD pic.twitter.com/6EZyBgsRce
— Nathan Edwards KJRH (@Nathan_Edwards) March 9, 2016
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After the tornado on March 25, 2015, many rallied for the nonprofit gym that holds gymnastic classes and dance classes for underprivileged children.
Now, the group is receiving $1 million from Tom Naugle and his wife Barbara for a campaign to build a new place to practice. Since the storm, they’ve held temporary spots for practice in order to continue their program.
"Our gym was torn down by the tornado but we haven't given up. We are fighting. It has taught me to be courageous. It will make me feel happy and good to have a place of our own" says Shiloh, 11 year-old Aim High gymnast.
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