Backwoods Chiropractic in Claremore delivered donations for wildfire victims in Mannford and Stillwater Mar 18.
According to Creek County officials, the fire on Mar 14 destroyed 30-50 homes. The business's owner, Gracie Hundley, said she was inspired by the fires' impact on those close to her.
The items going to families in need included baby food, diapers, and clothing. Makenna Long is one of the people who stopped by to donate.
"Obviously can't relate to them but just trying to put myself in their shoes and the things that I would need. And hopefully, someone would help me if I was in that situation," said Long.
Hundley said she made a Facebook post (below) asking the Claremore community to help their fellow Oklahomans.
"I mean, it's help your neighbor. We experienced here in Claremore, last year we experienced a tornado… and now that this opportunity presented, I wanted to hit it head-on," said Hundley.
As of Mar 18, Hundley delivered the donations to the Terlton Fire Department. When they arrived in Mannford, they were told they already had enough donations. Meagan Flager, who works at the volunteer fire department, said them stopping by meant the world.
"Overwhelming just to see how, even with our little community here, how far the word is finally getting for our people to know they're not forgotten," said Flager.
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