The Green Brigade has stepped up its support for NHS staff with the supply of PPE equipment.
It really is a sobering thought to realise that front line hospital workers are now reliant on a group of football supporters to keep them safe while dealing with a pandemic.
A month ago the Celtic Ultras group decided to spend surplus funds on some basics for local hospitals, a mix of toiletries plus a treat or two such as a bar of chocolate or bottle of beer.
Other fans wished to make donations with the project snowballing to include deliveries to hospitals across the West of Scotland as well as in Aberdeen, Dundee and Edinburgh.
PPE update: we’re currently awaiting orders of over £3k worth of PPE (face visors, masks, gowns, gloves, goggles) which is being delivered over the next 4 weeks. Some of this has already been allocated. If you know somewhere in need, please send details via DM or email
— North Curve Celtic (@NCCeltic) April 20, 2020
Massive thank you to Chris Main, and partner Ashley, who donated 170 toiletry packs and other assortments at a value of over £1,000.
These will be distributed to Hairmyres, Glasgow Royal, QUEH and the Beatson. pic.twitter.com/8OshoYillH
— North Curve Celtic (@NCCeltic) April 20, 2020
£6,933.71 – total donations
£3,702.52 – remainingWe’re trying to support on 3 fronts now with PPE orders being the biggest expense. Unfortunately our funds are limited but we will make all efforts to meet the requests coming in and with your continued support will reach more pic.twitter.com/qifTgSYBa6
— North Curve Celtic (@NCCeltic) April 21, 2020
PPE supply is now the biggest news story with the UK Government under attack from a number of angles as supplies to front line staff run dangerously low.
Rather than concentrating on doing their job nurses are having to make decisions on whether they have adequate PPE.
