Johnny Morris, founder of Bass Pro Shops, is donating 1 million face masks to healthcare workers and first responders in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Convoy of Hope will distribute the FDA-approved ASTM Level 1 Procedure Face Masks in every Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s community across the U.S., according to a news release.
“The generosity of Johnny Morris will make a significant impact in the battle against coronavirus across North America,” said Jeff Nene, national spokesperson for Convoy of Hope. “At a time when our healthcare workers are being pushed to the limit physically and emotionally, we’re grateful for partners like Johnny and his incredible team of outfitters who continue to place a priority on giving back and helping our medical professionals safely perform their live-saving duties.”
Convoy of Hope’s national network of partners and volunteers are identifying appropriate local hospitals and medical facilities, and helping distribute the masks based on area needs and demands. Thanks to this donation, every local community with a Bass Pro Shops or Cabela’s store, boat center, distribution center, and White River Marine Group manufacturing facility — over 200 communities in total — will receive thousands of masks for area healthcare providers.
“We are extremely grateful to our nation’s healthcare workers serving on the frontlines of this unprecedented global health crisis,” Morris said in the release. “These heroic men and women continue to dedicate their lives to save the loved ones of others, and we are all honored to support them on behalf of everyone at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s, and the communities we serve.”
According to the release, Morris began working with Bass Pro Shops partner Rusty Sellars, CEO of TrueTimber, to source the masks through his apparel and fabric suppliers when the crisis started.
Convoy of Hope has ramped up its efforts since the COVID-19 outbreak to ensure needs are met and launched the 10 Million Meals initiative to supply food across the U.S.
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