A deadly tornado tore through Joplin, MO in May, prompting a school supply donation drive to help students; Channel 5 NEWS promoted the fundraiser which received an overwhelming amount of donations, including school supplies and more, that filled three trucks, making it the largest grassroots donation for Joplin from any group in the United States.

2. In May, a deadly tornado tore through Joplin, Mo.

4. We wanted to help.

5. GOALGather school supply donations for Joplin students

6. Enough supplies to fill this

7. CHANNEL 5 NEWS ran a special series about Joplin.

8. And each story ended with a mention about the school supply fundraiser.

9. The fundraiser was promoted.

10. And the donations came.

13. And the donations came.

16. Even we were surprised by the amount given.

18. And the donations kept coming.

19. The donations included more than school supplies.

22. Remember our goal?

23. Enough supplies to fill this

24. The donations filled three.

25. The Rio Grande Valley gave the LARGEST GRASSROOTS DONATION for Joplin FROM ANY GROUP in the United States.

26. Rio Grande Valley, you are AMAZING!

27. Thank You!