Guinness World Record
Donors were deeply moved by the sight of hundreds of people from all walks of life working side by side to make a difference. It was a powerful display of God’s love. Many were so inspired that they parked their cars and asked how they could help — now that’s saying something!
Organizations like Ripley’s Believe It or Not and Guinness World Records, along with churches, groups, Boy Scouts, and countless volunteers, united with one simple goal: to help people through food, love, and connections that would impact hundreds of thousands of lives for years to come. The event brought together car and bike clubs, military personnel, firefighters, police officers, and community members, with food and activities for everyone.
Thunder in the Valley 2005 set a new benchmark for what a community can achieve when united by a positive goal. In the small town of Bechtelsville, PA, we filled 10 tractor-trailers and collected 156,889 pounds of food, setting a new record for Ripley’s Believe It or Not for the “Largest Community Food Drive in a 24-Hour Period” and a new Guinness World Record for the “Largest Food Drive by a Non-Charitable Organization (24 hours).”
Ripley's Believe It or Not
People pulled up to drop of their food donation and were so touched by the sight of hundreds of people of all walks of life working shoulder to shoulder to help make a difference. It truly showed God’s love! People would just park their cars and ask how they could help! Now that is saying something!
Ripley’s Believe It or Not and Guinness World Records companies, teams, churches, groups, boy scouts and people moved together with a simple goal… helping people with food, love and relationships that would change hundreds of thousands of peoples lives for years to come. We had car and bike clubs, military, fire and police people on hand along with food and events for everyone.
Thunder in the Valley 2005 set a new benchmark of what a community can do when the focus is on a positive goal. We filled 10 tractor-trailers and raised 156,889 lbs of food in the small community of Bechtelsville, PA.
In doing this we set a new record for Ripley’s Believe It or Not for “The Largest Community food drive in a 24 Hour period!” and a new record for Guinness World Records “Largest Food Drive by a non-charitable organization (24 hours).”
Thunder Outreach receives three “American Police Hall Of Fame” Awards
Thunder Outreach was nationally recognized by the “American Police Hall of Fame” for their service and programs that positively affect and support communities and honor Police and all First Responders.
After meeting with Thunder Outreach and reviewing the programs that Thunder Outreach organizes in communities, the APHF awarded Thunder Outreach with not just one, but three National Awards!
American Police Hall of Fame Awards;
Honor Award For Public Service
This award may be issued to law enforcement officers, elected officials or citizens whose leadership skills are outstanding in reducing crime or assisting departments in volunteer activities.
Patriotism Award
This award is based on activities that promote the need to be faithful to our federal, state and local laws. It is available to police, security and citizens who support the Constitution and the Bill of Rights as well as protect the community by public service.
Civilian Medal Of Appreciation
This award is to thank a citizen for support of law enforcement by services or an act of valor.
The Team Members of Thunder Outreach were deeply touched. Working with the Local Police, Fire, Military and First Responders has always been a core part of the faith based events that Thunder Outreach has been part of.
The heart of God and Love that he has for his people is clearly stated in the Bible about Jesus and is still the same commitment that our First Responders and Military share today.
The Bible states in John 15:13
“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”
We are Blessed to have people like this in our lives and Thunder Outreach will continue to show that “Love and Respect” to and for all the people and their families who “Protect and Serve” our communities everyday!
Thunder Outreach has been honored
two times from the Four Chaplains Memorial Foundation
Thunder Outreach has been honored two times from the Four Chaplains Memorial Foundation for
their efforts and goodwill shown to all First Responders
and their families as part of the events that Thunder Outreach host.
Legion of Honor Award
“In recognition of service to all people regardless of race or faith”
The Legion of Honor “Humanitarian Award”
“Which is given in recognition of a lifetime commitment to selfless service and societal advancement that has demonstrably affected the quality of life in the community, state or nation, service without regard to faith or race.
Thunder Outreach gives the opening prayer at the
PA House of Representatives
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives had the honor of welcoming Mark Malizzi from Thunder Outreach Ministries in Douglassville, PA, to deliver the opening prayer for the day’s legislative session.
They also had the privilege of presenting Mark with a House citation in recognition of his outstanding work with Thunder Outreach on behalf of our first responders.
Thunder Outreach Recognized many times by the
Pennsylvania State Senate
Thunder Outreach was honored with a Certificate of Recognition from the Senate of Pennsylvania for its dedication to supporting local veterans through the For God & Country Veteran Events. The certificate, presented by Senator John C. Rafferty, Jr., acknowledges the organization’s efforts to raise funds for veterans and highlight the sacrifices made by those who have served our country.
The events brought the community together to support courageous men and women who have selflessly defended our freedoms. Thunder Outreach extends its gratitude to Senator Rafferty and the Pennsylvania Senate for this recognition and remains committed to continuing its mission of helping local heroes in need.
Stay connected for more opportunities to get involved and make a difference.
A heartfelt Thank You to everyone at
First Responder Appreciation Day for partnering with us!
"Dear Mark and Thunder Outreach
I wanted to personally THANK YOU and everyone with First Responder Appreciation Day for partnering with us for our spectacular Annual First Responder Appreciation Day on Sunday!!! Without great partners like you, it would be very tough to have the many great events and games that we have here at FirstEnergy Stadium!
It was AWESOME working with you and Lisa as always!
You ROCK!!! And, EVERYONE had an AWESOME TIME!!!
I have attached some photos from your game! Feel free to use for Facebook, your website,
and however you’d like : )
We greatly value our relationship with Thunder Outreach and look forward to a fantastic continued relationship for seasons to come! You guys crushed it!
From everyone here at the Reading Fightin Phils, thank you again for your partnership and we look forward to a great continued relationship for seasons to come!!!
Yours in Baseball,
Anthony Pignetti
Executive Director of Business Development
Reading Fightin Phils Baseball"
On behalf of the Reading Royals, I want to thank
Thunder Outreach and Heaven’s Thunder band
On behalf of the Reading Royals, I want to thank Thunder Outreach and Heaven’s Thunder band
On behalf of the Reading Royals, I want to thank Thunder Outreach and Heaven’s Thunder band for their unwavering support and generosity to not only our organization, but the community as a whole. Their members have been extremely considerate and supportive throughout every event we have planned together. They are extremely easy to work with and are always looking to make things bigger and better in the future. We look forward to their many years of ongoing support, and we cannot wait to hear their great music at a Reading Royals game again next season!
Thanks again for everything you do!
Dakota Procyk
Reading Royals
The Philadelphia Soul joined Thunder Outreach and Heaven’s Thunder Band
"To whom it may concern,
The Philadelphia Soul teamed up with Thunder Outreach and
Heaven’s Thunder Band in conjunction with our First Responder’s Night.
The band was able to setup quickly and smoothly on our concourse to entertain fans entering our main atrium for the pregame hour before kickoff. The music was clear, high energy and family friendly for all fans to enjoy.
Please feel free to contact me with any further questions.
Best Regards,
Joe Bartlett
Customer Service"
"Thank you for coming with the band and
being a great part of this great event.
Dear Mark and Heaven’s Thunder Band:
Thank you for coming with the band and being a great part of this great event.
Your band sounded great and the place was jumping!
We look forward to working again with your Thunder Outreach program and Heaven’s Thunder Band.
Again Thank and have a great year!
Billy Misiti
Lehigh Valley IronPigs
Triple-A Affiliate, Philadelphia Phillies
Coca-Cola Park
1050 IronPigs Way
Allentown, PA 18109
(610) 841-1222
HonorFest Events
HonorFest events are ways that we can say Thank You in a big way to our First Responders, Police, FireFighters and teams, Emts, 911 dispatchers, Corrections Officers, Military and ALL who Protect and Serve our communities everyday.
From Concerts to Faith Based Appreciation Sunday Services, HonorFest events are ways we as the community and BODY can say Thank you!!
If you would like to know more of being a part of Hosting or supporting these events, please contact Chaplain Mark Malizzi
We are already talking about next year events and the calendar fills up quick , so please pray about this and contact us soon.
Thank you and God Bless
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