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Future Donates Masks To Health Care Workers To Fight Coronavirus

Atlanta rapper Future is stepping up big-time to help fight the coronavirus pandemic that has gripped much of the world.

The “Mask Off” artist announced that his foundation, Free Wishes, is making and donating respiratory masks to health care workers to combat the shortage.

Future’s Foundation Announces Mask On Campaign

“We recognize how alarming and critical the need is for medical equipment, so we have stepped in to help, by ensuring that masks are provided to healthcare professionals and patients, currently hospitalized,” the organization, which is run by Future’s sister and mother, said in a news release.

The organization is partnering with local sewing company Atlanta Sewing Style to manufacture the masks.

“Healthcare professionals, on the frontlines of this pandemic, are possibly risking their lives,” the organization added. “Last week many healthcare professionals and providers pleaded out to the nation for help, as they were experiencing an extreme shortage in medical supplies. In many instances, healthcare providers were asked to re-use masks or even wear bandanas as a replacement. Medical professionals voiced that this was risky and it could potentially expose them to the coronavirus.”

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