In early March, hospital administration at University Hospital in Cleveland reached out to Sew It Online, a sewing and craft shop, about the hospital's need of more masks.
After working with medical professionals to create a medically approved mask, Sew It Online began creating masks and shared a tutorial on YouTube on how to make face masks for hospitals. The video garnered hundreds of thousands of views which prompted the launch of #MillionMaskChallenge, a global sew-a-thon aimed at supporting health care workers and others in need. To view the video, readers may visit http://www.youtube.com and search for "Tutorial: How to Sew a Face Mask for Hospitals."
To join the challenge, individuals should first watch the instructional video on YouTube. Second, they can download the pattern for medical masks by visiting http://www.sewitonline.com. Third, individuals can complete their project, and fourthly, they can donate the masks and post a photo on social media using #millionmaskchallenge.
The challenge comes on the heels of the CDC recommendation that people wear masks when in public. The response for the challenge has been overwhelming and tens of thousands of people have already joined in. Sew It Online continues making masks and coordinating shipments from all over the world to places in need.
For more information, including a link to the tutorial, readers may visit http://www.sewitonline.com.
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