Apple Donates Face Masks To Cooper Amid Coronavirus Crisis

Apple is donating tens of thousands of custom face shields to Cooper University Health Care to help combat new coronavirus, the health system announced Wednesday morning.

“We are extremely grateful to Apple, not only for their products, which are helping our COVID-19 patients communicate with their families and our staff, but also for this crucial donation of personal protective equipment that will increase the safety of Cooper’s world-class clinical team,” Cooper co-president/CEO Kevin O’Dowd said.

“Apple is a world leader in producing products that bring us all closer together, which is critical during this time of pandemic,” Cooper co-president/CEO Anthony J. Mazzarelli said. “We are honored that they chose to donate face shields to Cooper’s dedicated clinical and support staff, our frontline heroes.”

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The Cooper Foundation established a COVID-19 Assistance Fund in response to numerous requests to support Cooper University Health Care during the pandemic. To date, Cooper has received significant donations from the Philadelphia 76ers, UberEats, and many other gifts from numerous businesses, restaurants, and individuals.

To learn more about the COVID-19 Assistance Fund, visit foundation.cooperhealth.org/covid-19. To donate critically needed personal protective equipment, email COVID19Assistance@cooperhealth.edu.

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