Atrium Health staff overwhelmed by community support

Atrium Health officials are reaching out and thanking the community for its generosity during the coronavirus pandemic.

A release from Atrium Health says, “While we can’t possibly thank everyone for donations from meals to hand sewn masks, we are truly grateful for every single donation.”

In just one week, the organization has received an estimated 375,000 pieces of personal protective equipment, 5,700 sewn masks, 22,300 meals and snacks, and 1,000 blood donations.

Thirteen-year-old Ryan Garner and his mother sold handmade sewn masks to family and friends. But instead of keeping the money, Ryan wanted to use it to thank first responders and medical staff. Ryan used the money raised to purchase meals for the Emergency Department at Atrium Health Mercy. Melissa says her son has always been a selfless individual, and has always thought of others first, including helping elderly shoppers with their groceries on numerous occasions.

“Good Friends" and “Baby Bundles” in Charlotte donated money, diapers, formula and clothing to Myers Park Pediatrics Clinic.

“Feed the Frontlines” delivered 50 meals to Carolinas Medical Center last Thursday.

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