For over a year, Lori used her own funds to help strangers across the country. The mission became intensely personal when a tornado hit her Oklahoma hometown. Seeing the scale of devastation—and the lack of immediate, full-spectrum help—she realized families needed more than just debris clearing. Lori was driven to create an organization that provides everything from the first Search & Rescue efforts and supply delivery to comprehensive muck-outs, debris removal, and rebuilding support. Armed with determination and her trusted tools, she founded "Chick with Chainsaw" to ensure no community feels alone after a storm.