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'UKG' host Roxanne Montealegre produces PPEs for donation

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Anna Gabrielle Cerezo, ABS-CBN News

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/04/14/roxanne-montealegre.jpg"/><figcaption>&#x27;Umagang Kay Ganda&#x27; host and Sports + Action reporter Roxanne Montealegre. Photo provided by author</figcaption></figure></div>MANILA -- &quot;Umagang Kay Ganda&quot; host and ABS-CBN Sports + Action reporter Roxanne Montealegre has launched a fundraiser to help her continue providing personal protective equipment (PPE) to the health workers battling the coronavirus disease 2019.As of this writing Montealegre and her team of sewers have already distributed more than 2000 PPEs to over a dozen hospitals. Out of her own pocket, Montealegre was able to provide 500 PPEs, while the rest of the initial batch was shouldered by the funds raised by several of her friends. However, she said there is still an “overwhelming” number of doctors and organizations reaching out to her.While Montealegre wishes to respond to all the pleas of the frontliners, to be able to fulfill the large demand however, she must call for donations. “More then 50 hospitals are reaching out to me. It doesn’t feel right to make them pay... I’m maxed out but I am hoping that through you, I can still produce more suits and help protect more heroes,” Montealegre said.Being on the front line of the COVID-19 outbreak response, healthcare workers are directly exposed to the coronavirus.Unfortunately, not all health workers are able to equip themselves with the proper gear. Because of the shortage of PPEs, many health workers had no choice but to resort to using alternatives such as garbage bags and raincoats. This moved Montealegre to start the initiative as she understood the urgency and danger of the situation since her brother is a registered nurse.“My own brother Kevin handled a positive patient who expired last April 4, which was also my birthday... I decided to convert my worry into something that can protect him,” she said.“Our doctors and nurses are saving thousands of lives, as they risk their own. It is time we step up to make sure they are protected from our invisible enemy,” Montealegre added. <div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/04/14/tahi.jpg"/><figcaption>Montealegre&#x27;s sewers now produce PPEs. Photo provided by author</figcaption></figure></div>To complete one PPE, around P750 is needed. The set is priced at cost, to cover materials and labor, and yields no profit.“You will also be providing jobs for our local seamstress and tailors at this time of crisis,” Montealegre said. She continued: “My clothing business used to supply school and company uniforms. But because of the lockdown my staff did not have work so we converted to PPEs to help the frontliners as well as affected families of my staff.”According to Montealegre, the protective suits, made from medical grade tafetta with silver backing, follow the approved standard and pattern. The PPE was designed with a zipper that can seal the entire neck for protection. An extra flap of fabric was also added behind the suits whole zipper to cover the small holes from sewing.All suits are washable and can be reused. According to the Montealegre, they also plan to roll-out a 2-piece PPE design to make the wearer more comfortable. To reassure donors they will get their money’s worth, Montealegre said she will post weekly updates on the status of the production and delivery of the PPEs on her social media pages.Last Wednesday, the Department of Health (DOH) said at least 252 health workers (152 doctors, 63 nurses) have been infected by COVID-19. For more information, you can <a href="mailto:roxmontealegre@yahoo.com">e-mail</a> her or visit her <a href="https://www.facebook.com/100002021844620/posts/2851846588226041/">Facebook page</a>.

"Umagang Kay Ganda" host and Sports + Action reporter Roxanne Montealegre has launched a fundraiser to help her continue providing personal protective equipment (PPE) to the health workers battling the coronavirus disease 2019.

"Umagang Kay Ganda" host and Sports + Action reporter Roxanne Montealegre has launched a fundraiser to help her continue providing personal protective equipment (PPE) to the health workers battling the coronavirus disease 2019.

'UKG' host Roxanne Montealegre produces PPEs for donation

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'UKG' host Roxanne Montealegre produces PPEs for donation

Anna Gabrielle Cerezo,

ABS-CBN News

Published April 14, 2020 11:12 AM PHT

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