Good Samaritan delivers 300 surgical masks to Washington community

A Good Samaritan is handing out more than 300 surgical masks as part of his efforts to help the community.
By Sam Johnson
Published 26th Mar 2020, 18:14 BST
Updated 30th Mar 2020, 20:04 BST

This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement.

Watch more of our videos on Shots! 
and live on Freeview channel 276
Visit Shots! now

Ric Hard, 36, has supported members of the Washington community who are struggling due to the coronavirus crisis by starting the Washington Pulling Together Facebook group, which now has over 1,500 members and has delivered over 300 surgical masks to the community.

Read More
Keep up to speed with more news and information on coronavirus

Father-of-two Ric has also offered his services to buy and deliver peoples shopping as they are forced to self-isolate, determined to help combat the spread of coronavirus.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad
Ric Hard, 36, from WashingtonRic Hard, 36, from Washington
Ric Hard, 36, from Washington

Three months ago, Ric noticed the prices of surgical masks quickly rising and took action by purchasing 400 in case they were ever needed in the community, now he has been all over Washington handing them out for free.

Ric said: “The reason I have been delivering hundreds of masks is because I hate all the greed that has begun to spread. I created Washington Pulling Together to help anyone in any way I’m able to.

The feedback has been amazing. Looking after each other at a time like this is more important than ever. Greed is infectious, but so is helping people.”

Ric, who is a full time carer for his wife, also wants his acts of kindness to set an example to his children about how to treat others in times of need.

Washington Pulling Together aims to support people in the Washington area and can be found www.facebook.com/groups/210332120228417/.

Related topics:Washington