Ep2: Masks for Heroes | Becky Viera + A Hospital in Central Park | Mark Gundersen
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On this episode, hear from the brainchild behind Masks for Heroes, a nationwide movement to donate personal protective equipment (PPE) and from a volunteer who helped construct a COVID-19 field hospital now operating in Central Park.
Becky Vieira is one of those people who makes things happen. A mommy blogger with a sizable online following, she decided to start gathering donated personal protective equipment (PPE) after hearing about shortages in her community. A few short weeks later, her effort, Masks for Heroes, has become a network of thousands of people across the country. They’re collecting donations and getting them to healthcare workers in need from across 30+ states. From teaching followers to sew masks to connecting people who have extra fabric with people who have sewing machines to inspiring others to check their garages for N95 masks, the impact Becky and her 100% volunteer team are having is nothing short of magical. She is truly one of the Helpers.
Later in this episode, hear from Mark Gundersen, a New Yorker who through his church volunteered with Samaritan's Purse to help construct a 68-bed field hospital now operating in Central Park. The fellow volunteers he met there — including nurses from across the country who made their way to New York with 24 hours notice — are true American heroes.
“I always say, ‘Never doubt the power of moms when we join forces to make something happen. But never doubt the power of just...humans.’”
Episode Notes:
Beck Vieira on Instagram (@WittyOtter)
“Field Hospital Receiving Patients in New York City’s Central Park,” Samaritan’s Purse, 4/8/20
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Via masks for heroes:
“This little girl gets to know her mama will be a little safer at work and that’s something we can all dance about.”