In order to maintain alignment with the CDC and Governor Polis’ request that all Coloradans wear a face covering when out of their homes, HRRMC is asking community members for donations of homemade masks, in addition to PPE donations you are willing to offer.
Contrary to what may be heard, HRRMC is still in need of masks. Supplies of medical masks across the country are still extremely limited, and we are doing everything we can to conserve and prolong the life of medical masks for our clinical staff.The intention behind asking for homemade masks from the community is so that our non-clinical staff and visitors can wear non-medical masks, helping to preserve our medical masks for our clinical staff.
If you or someone you know is willing to make homemade masks, please find the following links offering patterns on making masks for those who know how to sew.
Learn More: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html
If you would like to donate masks, please put them in a ziploc bag or container, and drop them off at the entrance to any of our facilities in our donation tubs labeled “Pandemic Supply Donations.”
Thank you to everyone for their support and willingness to help!
Disclaimer: These masks do not protect the wearer from being infected by the COVD-19 virus. The intention is to keep droplets contained from leaving your mouth and nose to protect those around you. They can also remind us not to touch our faces.
