Rotary member sacrifices record deal for disaster relief
On September 11, 2001, Todd Shea found himself running toward ground zero. He had no business being there. A singer-songwriter with a record deal, Shea should have been prepping for a gig at CBGB, one of New York City’s most iconic venues. Instead he was using his band’s van to bring food, water, and supplies to first responders.
After five grueling days amid the rubble of the Twin Towers, Shea decided to sacrifice his musical career, and dedicate his life to disaster relief.
«Seeing the suffering in New York opened my eyes to what other people around the world are going through every day,»…
