(LEX 18) — University of Kentucky head basketball coach Mark Pope and former Wildcat Reed Sheppard joined recovery efforts in London, helping clean up storm damage in the hard-hit community.
Pope was photographed working on the roof of a storm-damaged home as part of the cleanup efforts in Laurel County.
The image was captured by local resident Shane Bundy, whose own home escaped significant damage from the recent storms.
"He told me he saw the damage and just wanted to show up and help out," Bundy said.
I’m heartbroken over the devastation from the deadly tornadoes that ravaged our great state earlier today. Our people have endured numerous natural disasters over the course of several years, but what I know about Kentuckians is this: we are resilient. We will mourn together. We…
— Mark Pope (@CoachMarkPope) May 17, 2025
Pope's volunteer work follows similar efforts by former UK Wildcat and Laurel County native Reed Sheppard, who was also reported to be assisting with storm cleanup in the London area.
The coach's hands-on involvement comes as recovery efforts continue throughout the storm-affected regions of Kentucky.
