On May 10, 2011, Celebrity Magician Matt Wayne traveled from New York City to Tuscaloosa,Alabama with a truckload of donated animal aid for those affected by the tornados in the southern states. His rescue effort: Operation Toto Relief, was the first relief that came from the state of New York and northern states.
(Above: Matt Wayne chats with Dr. Paul Bronold)
A week prior, Wayne himself organized the shipments anddonations received for Operation Toto Relief, with the help of members of the NYC
community; dropping off blankets, food and medical supplies for the animals at Animal Haven Shelter in New York's SoHo district. It was then planned that Matt would deliver the supplies in-person to Canant's Veterinary Hospital in Tuscaloosa, Alabama; as well as the Metro Animal Shelter on May 10, 2011.
Using his connections in the entertainment industry, Wayne offered financial donors a gift package that included signed headshot autographs from notable friends including actors: Richard Pryor Jr., Doug Jones (Hellboy 1 & 2, Pans Labyrinth), Bonnie Jill-Laflin, Loretta Swit (M*A*S*H), Orfeh (Legally Blonde, Saturday Night Fever), & Andy Karl (Wicked, Legally Blonde).
More photos:
Matt Wayne outside of Animal Haven shelter in New York City.
Matt Wayne unloads supplies at Canant's Vetertinary Hospital in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Matt Wayne chats with the staff at Canant's Veterinary Hospital.
Matt Wayne with Dr. Paul Bronold of Canant's Vetertinary Hospital.
All photos taken by: John Tomasko
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