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September 11, 2019
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Jessica Pope
Communications and Media Relations Coordinator

Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø Caribbean Student Association Announces Hurricane Dorian Relief Effort

VALDOSTA — The Caribbean Student Association at Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø is collecting much-needed supplies to help support the Bahamian people impacted by Hurricane Dorian.

Relief efforts in the Bahamas need the following:

• Cleaning supplies, including Clorox wipes and bleach, laundry and dish detergent, brooms, mops, buckets, paper towels, rags, gloves, large trash bags. 

• Personal care items, including toothpaste, toothbrushes, toilet paper, shampoo, baby wipes and diapers, deodorant, feminine hygiene products, adult diapers, soap.

• Nonperishable food and water for all ages, baby to adult, as well as pets.

• Medical items, including first aid kits, bandages, face masks, ointments, aspirin, ibuprofen, bug repellant.

• Various other comfort and recovery items, including candles, flashlights, batteries, lighters, charcoal, tarps, roofing nails, tools, air mattresses, pillows, sheets, blankets, towels.

Donations will be accepted at the Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø Blazers vs. Ohio Dominican University Panthers football game on Saturday, Sept. 14, at Bazemore-Hyder Stadium. Gates open at 4:15 p.m., with kickoff at 6:05 p.m. A Caribbean Student Association member will be at each gate with collection bins until halftime.

Donations will also be accepted at the Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø Blazers vs. Albany State University Golden Rams volleyball game on Tuesday, Sept. 17, at The Complex, located at the intersection of Baytree Road and Sustella Avenue. Doors open at 5 p.m., with first serve at 6 p.m.

Donations may also be dropped off at the Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø Drop-N-Shop, located on the first floor of the Student Union at the intersection of Baytree Road and Oak Street.

All items collected will be part of a delivery leaving for the Bahamas next week.

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