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Muslim Student Association holding donation drive for Turkey and Syria earthquake survivors

Ellis Rold
February 11, 2023
Residents and rescuers search for victims and survivors amidst the rubble of collapsed buildings following an earthquake in the village of Besnaya in Syria's rebel-held northwestern Idlib province on the border with Turkey, on February 6, 2023. - At least 1,293 people were killed and 3,411 injured across Syria today in an earthquake that had its epicentre in southwestern Turkey, the government and rescuers said. (Photo by OMAR HAJ KADOUR / AFP) (Photo by OMAR HAJ KADOUR/AFP via Getty Images) Photo credit: Getty Images
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Residents and rescuers search for victims and survivors amidst the rubble of collapsed buildings following an earthquake in the village of Besnaya in Syria’s rebel-held northwestern Idlib province on the border with Turkey, on February 6, 2023. – At least 1,293 people were killed and 3,411 injured across Syria today in an earthquake that had its epicentre in southwestern Turkey, the government and rescuers said. (Photo by OMAR HAJ KADOUR / AFP) (Photo by OMAR HAJ KADOUR/AFP via Getty Images) Photo credit: Getty Images

The Muslim Student Association is accepting donations to go towards victims of the Turkey and Syria earthquake.

The donation drive will support the victims of the massive 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria Monday. The death toll passed 25,000 this morning.

MSA asked that only non-perishable and/or unexpired goods be donated. Needed items range from clothing to toiletries to first aid care.

A full list of donation items needed for earthquake survivors.
A full list of donation items needed for earthquake survivors. Photo credit: MSA

The donation box is located in Hughes Trigg Student Center room 211. The MSA is accepting donations through Feb. 14 at 4 p.m.

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Ellis Rold
Ellis Rold, Editor-in-Chief
As the DC's editor-in-chief, Rold primarily focuses on investigative reporting. She covers SMU Greek life, administration, Student Senate and more. Contact her at [email protected].