New York State United Teachers has begun accepting donations to the union’s Disaster Relief Fund to purchase and provide personal protective equipment, food, and other supplies to dedicated health care professionals across New York state.
“The heroism of NYSUT’s health care professionals and their colleagues working on the front lines during this crisis is as inspiring as it is remarkable,” NYSUT President Andy Pallotta said. “It is incumbent upon all of us to show our support and gratitude as these professionals very literally put their own lives on the line to care for us. Donating to the NYSUT Disaster Relief Fund will help enhance the safety and security of our brave and selfless health care professionals.”
The NYSUT Disaster Relief Fund, a 501(c)3 charitable organization, depends on voluntary donations. Information about how to make a donation can be found at nysut.org/disasterrelief.
To further show support for health care professionals, the union also has launched the #HealthCareHeroes campaign in support of those on the front lines of the coronavirus epidemic. The union is calling on its members and the public to take a photo of themselves with a short message for health care professionals and post it to social media to reach these hardworking men and women not only in their areas but across New York state.
Those interested in getting involved with the #HealthCareHeroes campaign should:
•Write a message of thanks and/or encouragement for health care professionals on a notecard and take a selfie with it.
•If you’re a parent who is home with your children, have them write their own notes. It’s a great way for them to practice their writing skills and their handwriting, as well.
•Post messages of gratitude to Facebook, Twitter and/or Instagram, along with the hashtag #HealthCareHeroes, and tag @nysut.
•Get creative. Have fun. It’s a simple message, but an important one.
The union has created a web portal for these supportive posts and for union members to share their own stories about how they’re getting involved during this pandemic. More information can be found at https://www.nysut.org/resources/special-resources-sites/nysut-strong/health-care.
“The sacrifice on the part of our health care members and their fellow professionals has been limitless,” said NYSUT Second Vice President Paul Pecorale, who oversees the union’s health care professionals. “They need our support now, more than ever.”
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