Oklahomans Donate To Help Fight Ebola In Liberia

Oklahomans are helping to fight Ebola in West Africa by donating to a drive collecting items like bleach, hand sanitizer and gloves.

Monday, November 17th 2014, 9:00 pm

By: News On 6


Oklahomans are making a difference in the fight against Ebola in Liberia.

Sam Dgardu lives in Tulsa, but is originally from Liberia.

This month, he organized a drive to collect items like bleach, hand sanitizer and gloves, to help prevent the spread of Ebola in West Africa.

11/5/2014 Related Story: Tulsa Business Owner Collecting Items To Send To Native Liberia

Dgardu said he's received so many donations that it will cost $7,000 to ship it all overseas.

They're about $3,500 short.

If you would like to help, call 918-955-5862.

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