China Overseas Chinese Network, April 2 According to the American Overseas Chinese Daily News, recently, the Beijing Federation of the United States launched a campaign to donate anti-epidemic materials, organized members and South Canadian Chinese to donate medical supplies, and donated to medical institutions and people in need. Everyone responded positively, and people rushed to donate to give back to the community.
Li Hong, the executive director of the Beijing Federation of the United States, said that in the face of the growing situation of the United States ’new crown epidemic, the Beijing Federation has established a watch-to-assistance epidemic prevention team and decided to do whatever it takes to show the Chinese people's dedication to the society. Li Hong said, "Now medical supplies are particularly scarce. If we only donate money, we can't solve the urgent problem. If everyone makes a concerted effort and donates medical protective supplies such as hand sanitizers, masks, etc. that are usually used at home, they can be sent directly to the epidemic prevention and disaster relief department. On the front line, alleviate the problem of extremely scarce medical supplies for medical personnel. "
Li Hong said that the donation of medical supplies was not only a demonstration of the Chinese Americans ’love in the face of the epidemic, but also a good image of the Chinese in the American society. The benevolence action of the Beijing Federation also tells those who are prejudiced against the Chinese. In the face of the epidemic, we treat the Chinese as equals in the United States. We will also give love and do our best to help local medical institutions in the United States and put on masks for them. And hand sanitizers.
Once the call was issued, it was generously donated by many members. As of March 31, the Beijing Federation of the United States had received more than 3,000 masks, 5,500 pairs of gloves, 100 goggles, and 10 bottles of hand soap donated by everyone. The epidemic prevention materials will be delivered to the frontline medical staff. (Gao Rui)