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Brandy McDonnell[img]2096653[/img] In the wake of this week’s deadly tornadoes, Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder are helping out the state that has embraced them so eagerly. Both the team and its star player on Tuesday stepped up and donated $1 million apiece to assist with disaster relief efforts in the aftermath of this week’s tornadoes that blew through parts of the state, reports The Oklahoman NBA beat writer Darnell Mayberry. Durant, a day after encouraging his fans to make $10 donations to the American Red Cross, anonymously pledged a $1 million matching gift to the organization through his charity, the Kevin Durant Family Foundation. Red Cross of Oklahoma announced Durant’s pledge on the social networking website Twitter. Shortly after news of Durant’s donation spread, the Thunder and the Thunder Cares Foundation announced a joint donation of $1 million to benefit the local chapters of the American Red Cross and the Salvation Army as well. The joint donation also will aid other disaster relief organizations to assist in efforts for those affected by the tornado outbreaks in central Oklahoma this week. All funds will be used to give direct and immediate support for those in need, covering essentials such as food, water and shelter in the days and weeks to come. “It’s devastating,” Durant told reporters in Minneapolis, where he watched the WNBA’s Minnesota Lynx and childhood friend Monica Wright.

Brandy McDonnell[img]2096639[/img] Oklahoma country music superstar Toby Keith, who was born in Clinton, raised in Moore and lives in Norman, talked to CNN’s Piers Morgan tonight about the deadly tornado that tore through Moore on Monday afternoon. “The first thing people do is get you transportation, get (you) water, take care of your kids.

Brandy McDonnell[img]2096638[/img] Oklahoma country music superstar Blake Shelton and NBC have begun organizing a benefit concert for the victims of the devastating Oklahoma tornado in his home state, according to Billboard. On Monday afternoon, a massive tornado tore through Moore, killing at least 24 people and ravaging houses, schools and businesses. “We’ll know more about it in the next 24 hours,” the Ada native told Billboard after Tuesday’s live edition of “The Voice.” “I’m hoping it will raise a lot of money.

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