Meningitis Angels Host Event In Oologah On Saturday

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TULSA, OK -- The community of Oologah will play host to a World Meningitis Day event Saturday afternoon.

According to a news release from Meningitis Angels, a national organization based in Texas, the event will bring families, community leaders, and state lawmakers to Oologah to celebrate life and educate the public on meningitis.

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Last month, a meningococcal meningitis outbreak in the Oologah school district saw 7 students contract the disease.

Two children, Shuache Moua and Andrew Thomas, lost their lives and 5 others were hospitalized.

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Doctors had to amputate the arms and legs of Jeremiah Mitchell, who remains in a Cincinnati hospital.

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According to the news release, 18-year-old Karisa Pales, who was one of the five hospitalized, has since joined Meningitis Angels to become an advocate.

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Organizers are inviting everyone to attend the event at Oologah High School auditorium at 5 p.m. on Saturday.