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Coronavirus Protective Equipment - NYC Hospitals

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Our Mission

Without adequate personal protective equipment (PPE), the essential workers keeping New York’s vulnerable populations safe are being put in a very dangerous position by simply agreeing to do their job. We are asking you to help by making a donation, big or small, so that we can continue ensuring the health and well-being of those serving our communities.

Some heroes wear capes, but these days, our heroes wear masks. Let’s work together to keep them safe. 


Who are we?

We are a group of good samaritan volunteers who work within various capacities and aspects of healthcare. Through our professional connections, we have been able to establish reliable contacts to numerous healthcare systems throughout New York City. These include, but are not limited to, New York Presbyterian, Montefiore, Metropolitan Hospital, and Bellevue. New York is a place that we all call home, so the mission to keep our frontline workers safe is something we all hold close to our heart. Thus, we have been working around the clock to acquire and distribute N95 and KN95 masks to those who need them the most.

We are teaming up with various other volunteer efforts throughout New York City to not only vet suppliers and place mask orders, but also distribute PPE to healthcare professionals throughout New York City. We have started a shared document that healthcare professionals throughout the city can fill out, indicating where they work and how many masks they need. Although we do not know each and every one of these healthcare professionals personally, we make sure that the supplies safely make their way into the hands into those that need them the most, as we all in this together.


How will the funds be used? 


10% of the funds will go directly towards acquiring much needed hospital grade sanitation products, such as germicidal disinfectant, broad spectrum disinfectant wipes, and SkinGuard 24 (a scientifically tested, all-day hand sanitizer that does not need to be applied continuously and provides 24 hour protection).

90% of the funds will go directly to facilitating the purchase and delivery of N95 and KN95 masks to frontline healthcare workers at New York City’s largest hospitals. We have worked hard to source N95 and KN95 masks through our contacts and connections, and orders will be placed on a frequent basis until the needs of frontline workers are met.  

Our entire team is donating their time and has foregone compensation for their work. No one on the team will receive any financial benefits from these fundraising efforts.


What have you accomplished so far?


(1) We've identified numerous supply partners we plan on working with for the acquisition of N95 and KN95 masks. These sources have provided us with FDA and CE certification regarding their products. Between all the different initiatives, there are over 60 of us coming together and pooling our resources and connections to get the best quality masks and sanitation products to those on the frontline in New York City.

(2) By combining forces with larger initiatives around New York City, we have acquired connections to healthcare professionals at  numerous hospitals throughout the city. This has allowed us to spread the word about our efforts and find reliable contacts to pass on these much needed supplies to their hospitals.

(3) By the end of May, we would like to get 25,000 N95 and KN95 masks into the hands of healthcare professionals on the frontline in New York City.


How do you prioritize who receives the mask? 


We try our best to donate masks and sanitation products to NYC’s largest hospitals, as they are the ones who are likely to have the highest volume of cases. We have multiple relationships and contacts throughout the state to determine need.


Are donations tax-deductible? 


Currently, donations are not tax-deductible. If you know of a 501(c)3 charity that would like to be our fiscal sponsor, please let us know. Until then, given the urgency of this matter, we must keep moving forward and hope that you will donate.

Fundraising team: Fundraiser Team (7)

Ami Vikani
Organizer
New York, NY
Allison Yuen
Team member
Jennifer Moody
Team member
Joanna Streitman
Team member
Katie Mitaszka
Team member

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