LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kosair Charities is supporting an initiative by Christopher 2X Game Changers to get masks to kids.
On Tuesday, Kosair announced a donation of 100,000 washable, re-usable, special-order youth masks to Game Changers' "Masks for Kids." The masks are set to arrive in early March.
“For nearly 100 years, Kosair Charities has tirelessly worked to enhance the health and well-being of all kids,” said President Keith Inman. “We are so proud to make this investment for the kids in our own community, to collaborate with Christopher 2X Game Changers, as well as unite with so many in our community who seek to keep kids’ needs first.”
Christopher 2X, the founder of Game Changers, came up with "Masks for Kids" after his granddaughter experienced a COVID-19 scare. Fortunately, she did not test positive.
“Clean masks must be available to ALL kids, and when they need them,” said Christopher 2X. “It’s important for kids to not only be educated about and comfortable wearing masks which we are trying to show through our PSA’s but the actual masks have to be available to EVERY child. We’re so grateful to Kosair Charities stepping up to make this a reality and being a crucial community partner.”
Mask donation partners include Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS), Louisville Metro Government, University of Louisville School of Medicine, and YMCA of Greater Louisville. Through mid-March, donations can be dropped off at any of the 10 YMCA locations in the region. JCPS plans to hand out the masks in schools when in-person learning resumes.