Help prevent the spread of Ebola

The Ebola virus is spreading and the crisis could quickly spiral uncontrolled. Families in Sierra Leone and Liberia desperately need your help.

More than 4,900 people have already lost their lives in what was confirmed because the largest and deadliest Ebola outbreak in history. By the start of December, there might be 5,000-10,000 new cases per week.

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As the outbreak rages on, people's lives are at a standstill. Many reside in fear and compelled to be prisoners of their homes, while children are denied the liberty to play or attend school. Livelihoods was disrupted and communities quarantined. The impact of Ebola is felt far beyond folks that have contracted the fever.

CARE International, our emergency partner, is responding to the crisis in West Africa, but urgently needs all of our support to assist prevent the disease spreading further. Proper hygiene is important to forestall infection, so CARE's efforts include distributing soap, buckets, gloves and chlorine.

You can assist to offer these essential hygiene kits, in addition to support the distribution of knowledge on best to stop Ebola's spread, to thousands of men, women and youngsters. CARE has calculated that $15 may help protect a family from Ebola for an entire month and that puts the ability of helping into our hands. We'll donate $20 for your behalf for every 1,200 FPP donation that you simply make throughout the VIP store.

Visit the VIP store pages here for more info or click here to donate directly.

Sue Hammett is Head of Corporate Giving for Rational Group.

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