Follow us on

Listen To Tulsa's #1 News, Weather, & Traffic Station Online

recent on-air advertisers

Now Playing

News-Talk 740 KRMG
Listen To Tulsa's ...

Posted: 11:16 a.m. Monday, March 11, 2013

Local paramedic receieves prestigious national award

Donated goods
Wildfire victims can pick up needed items at a church in Mannford

By Chris Cordt

TULSA, Okla. —

Going above and beyond has turned into some national recognition for a local paramedic.

Matt Llewellen organized a drive to collect food and clothes for victims of the Mannford wildfire.

That earned him the Stars of Life award from the American Ambulance Association.

Llewellen tells KRMG that he doesn't deserve such an award. Llewellen says,"I really don't think I deserve such a prestigious recognition. I think there are everyday heroes out there that deserve it much more."

Llewellen heads to Washington DC next week to receive his award.

The Oklahomans Helping Oklahomans organization was formed out of Llewellen's volunteer work.

 
 
 

© 2013 Cox Media Group. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad ChoicesAdChoices.