1. Dear QPS Bio-Kinetic Colleagues and Friends,
As many of you undoubtedly know or may have heard our neighbors to the west were hit
by a devastating tornado this past Sunday, May 22nd. As of today, the death toll has
reached 123 confirmed dead with many still missing. Because of the path of destruction
the tornado left behind, many residents survived with only the clothing on their back and
with the power outages, businesses destroyed, and no means of transportation, they are
desperate for supplies. Even with and during the continued bad weather that resulted in 2
police officers being struck by lightning, rescue and relief efforts are still underway, and
severe weather is forecasted, once again for this evening into tomorrow.
Please help us help them by dropping off supplies at our offices Wednesday and
Thursday between 8am and 5pm and Friday between 8am and noon at 1820A W. Mt.
Vernon in Springfield, Missouri. We will have a truck on site to pick up supplies and
deliver them to Joplin this Friday, May 27th. Our local bank has set up an account for
cash donations, in lieu of donated items, that will be used for supplies and the disaster
relief efforts. Bio-Kinetic is donating its time, space, and a truck and Empire Bank is
donating the account and wire expenses. This is to ensure that 100% of the cash and
items donated will go directly to the Joplin, Missouri relief effort.
Items needed for donation include: toiletries, nonperishable foods, clothes, shoes/socks,
diapers and wipes, bedding and blankets, sanitizer and WATER!
Checks can be made out and mailed to:
Joplin Relief Fund
c/o BKCA, LLC
PO Box 2700
Springfield, MO 65801
Wire transfers can be sent to:
Receiving Bank: Central Bank of Jefferson City Missouri
ABA #: 086500634
Beneficiary Bank: Empire Bank of Springfield Missouri
ABA #: 086518477
Acct #: 840089134
Name on Acct: BKCA, LLC
Joplin Relief Fund
PO Box 2700
Springfield, MO 65801
Thank you, in advance, for your kindness and support for this grieving community.
