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There were tornados that ripped through our state over the past weekend. A LOT of people (like we always do in Oklahoma)want to help. But what can you do? There are gofundme pages everywhere. Want to help? Donate to the Red Cross or find out how to volunteer, help someone find a shelter if they need it.. Every bit helps, and these are just a few people in Oklahoma that we found.
Saturday our home was destroyed nothing is left we lost my brother n law Jimmy Johnson and my heart just feels broke this feels like a dream I can't wake up from Josh is 26 he has all his ribs broken and we are waiting for more MRI reports .. ryleigh is 14 she had her pelvis broke her RT leg and RT arm she is on a ventalator to stabilize her blood pressure she had her leg repaired a rod was passed in her femur bone and a plate in her lower leg and screws and plates in her ankle and today she will have another surgery to fix her arm she and Josh are so strong
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The Skeen Family
It’s with an incredibly heavy heart that I write this. As you all know, last night, 4/27, an absolutely devastating tornado wreaked havoc in Holdenville. As a result of this tragedy, my good friends family, the Skeens, suffered a heartbreaking loss. Agustin’s sister and brother-in-law lived in the path of destruction and the storm tragically took the life of their only 4 month old child. On top of losing a child, they lost their house (which was picked up and thrown 200 yards with them in it), two vehicles, and everything they owned. Words can’t express the immense loss this family has suffered. If you can find it in your heart to help this family as they mourn their child and try to rebuild, whether it’s financial or with prayer, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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On Saturday, April 27, 2024, a devastating tornado ripped through Sulphur, OK.
Sadly, the factory, warehouse and office buildings of Genuine Billy Cook Saddles were completely destroyed by the storm. Amongst the rubble lay decades of historic business assets, materials, equipment, and inventory.
Genuine Billy Cook will have lots of expenses as they rebuild their facilities and prepare to get back in the saddle. In the meantime the priority is supporting their artisans and employees while the business rebuilds.
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On Saturday April 27 at least one of our colleagues, Dr Evan Bragg of Sulphur, Oklahoma suffered the devastating loss of his practice after a tornado hit leaving much of the city of Sulfur, Oklahoma unrecognizable. Over the years, the ODs on facebook community has come together to support our colleagues in times of need; after all, what is the point of the community if we aren't doing good things for our colleagues and the profession. Let's do what we can to help Dr Bragg recover and rebuild. This fund will be used to cover non-insurance covered expenses Dr Bragg and his family incur as a result of this tragedy. If there are other ODs who have loss as a result of tornadoes across the country we will include them as well and equally divide the funds. Please consider a donation no matter how small. With 48,000 members we can really make a difference for Dr Bragg and other colleagues impacted by this - 100% of all funds raised will go directly to those affected
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Hey everyone. My name is Jenny and I'm raising money for my mom, sister & brother in law and their kids. Sunday their home was hit by a tornado. They lost EVERYTHING! Alot of families did. The tornado did alot of damage in Oklahoma but we are feeling Blessed everyone is okay. All donations will go directly to my sister and her kids. Thank you so much for your consideration in helping my family! All donations go straight to her and the kids to start rebuilding their life. Thank you so much for reading.
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