Locals Rally to Support Med Personnel
By Jodi Schneider
Published April 1, 2020 in the Nugget Newspaper
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A crusade of noble intentions has been underway in Sisters Country. Homebound residents are crafting hundreds of facemasks to help shield healthcare workers and others from the coronavirus. …
Last week, Sisters resident Pete Shepherd launched a campaign: 5 day/500 Mask Challenge. “Nearly 50 volunteers have contributed to the 5 Day/500 Mask Challenge. We received assistance from Age Friendly Sisters Country, Citizens4Community (C4C), The Nugget Newspaper, Your Store in Sisters, and many members of the faith and quilting communities of Sisters Country.”
Their labor produced 390 masks...
On Saturday, they delivered 350 freshly laundered masks to The Lodge in Sisters, a senior living facility. This week, 30 will go to the office of Dr. May Fan in Sisters. Ten will be delivered to Our House, an adult foster home in Sisters. Medical professionals at all three facilities will use the masks to help protect patients, staff, and residents. …