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A s COVID-19 cases began to surface in the spring , Jane Radatz sent a message to Palomar Health , where she had worked as a volunteer for nearly 25 years . “ Does the hospital need masks ,” she asked . “ I want to help .”
The pandemic was surging in many parts of the country . Locally , doctors were concerned about a possible shortage of personal protective equipment , or PPE . Palomar Health leaders quickly realized that volunteers could play a key role in keeping the community safe . Just hours after Jane sent her offer to help , a task force was set up to bring in hand-sewn masks for employees , patients and the public .
Labor of Love
Volunteers Sew and
Share Thousands of Masks
Jane Radatz
Jane reached out to a few friends and neighbors , thinking she could get six or eight people to help her sew . But the response took her by surprise . Word spread and soon 100 people were diligently cutting and stitching masks for the healthcare system . In no time , Jane ’ s group had 10,000 masks ready to hand over .
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Masks for Palomar Health