Weeks ago, Mediterranean Storm Daniel made its way through Libya, bringing with it heavy rainfall and leaving behind flooding.
DENVER — In the eastern portion of the country the storm caused a dam to break, destroying the city of Derna.
Ratag Abdelmalik was born in Libya, but she and her family have lived in Denver since she was just 6-years-old. comes in. After checking in on her family and friends who still live in Libya, Ratag decided she needed to do something, anything, to help. So she immediately took to Instagram, asking for supplies to donate. She listed items like blankets, toothbrushes, shampoos and diapers. She also asked for clothing and shoes to donate to women, men and children in Derna.
"Within like one day of having donations that whole entire doors like blocked off with it. So it was really great," Ratag said.
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