African Studies Program to Co-Host Benefit Concert for Doctors Without Borders

The College of Charleston’s African Studies Program is a sponsor of a benefit concert, titled “Make Sierra

The Sierra Leone Refugee All Stars. Photo courtesy of the Windish Agency.

Leone Ebola Free,” for Doctors Without Borders to take place March 19, 2015 at 5 p.m. at Magnolia Plantation. Tickets are $15.00 and they will be available at Magnolia Plantation, but the first 25 students to stop by 9 Glebe St. before the event will receive wrist bands for free admission. All other students can receive a discounted admission for $10 with a College ID at the door.

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Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars will perform at the concert, which is co-sponsored by Cumulus Media and Fox Audio Visual. The All Stars have been unable to return home to Sierra Leone due to the Ebola outbreak there. The funds raised will support Doctors Without Borders’ efforts to treat and contain Sierra Leone’s Ebola outbreaks.

“Even though Ebola is no longer featured as heavily in the news, it continues to affect West Africa, with Sierra Leone among the hardest hit countries,” African Studies Program spokesperson Lauren Schmaltz said. “This is an opportunity for students and community members to make a difference and learn more about Sierra Leone’s culture.”

Students are encouraged to ride-share for transportation to the event, and they can contact Schmaltz for more information on wrist bands for free admission. In addition to the benefit concert, attendees will be able to explore some of the scenic plantation.