What kind of goggles?
Please only donate ski-style goggles (the same style used for motocycles, snowmobiles, etc.) or lab goggles. Please DO NOT donate any type of swim goggle.

Is this legit?
Yes. The original request came by way of an ER physician who is a department head at a large NYC hospital ED. The request was passed on through a mutual friend who is a race coach at Catamount Ski Area. We created a share system whereby the hospitals add themselves to a master list.

What if I have glasses? Can I still wear these goggles?
Sport RX has graciously offered to donate prescription inserts for any healthcare workers who need them for the goggles donated through this initiatve.

What guidelines should I follow to donate safely?
Be sure to follow these guidelines if you drop off or mail goggles or watch this short video for a tuturial from Chris Kratt.

Tinted or clear lenses?
Either. They have nothing. Dark lenses are better than a COVID cough to the face.

Used or new goggles?
Most of these goggles will be used. Again, used lenses are better than a COVID cough to the face.

How fast should I ship?
Overnight. They need them now.

What should I use to ship them?
The service you use to ship is up to you. Here are some links. UPS, FedEx, and USPS all allow printing shipping labels at home. Watch this video for tips on packing, sealing, and labeling your package.

Will other hospitals join?
Yes! Keep checking the state list.

Can I help?
Absolutely. Right now we need regional coordinators and drop off locations.

"Our residents are not alone in these emergency departments, it is the ultimate team sport. We have nurses, techs, attending physicians, respiratory therapists, patient transporters ect.

"Personal Protective Equipment is of utmost importance. I have been amazed by the response to personal requests to [name removed] and [name removed] , my aunt and uncle who live in Steamboat, CO for old ski goggles. This idea has quickly spread from Steamboat, to Crested Butte, to Denver, and to you. Quite amazing.

"If we can ramp up, you all literally will be helping to save lives. I have listed our three emergency departments and contacts to send goggles, about 300 for each department for a total of 900. I don't know if this is possible or impossible. If this is easy, wonderful."

This was an excerpt taken from the original letter that started this effort.

"I am at MetroWest Medical Center working for the ED Physician group. He have begun to receive goggle donations. Thank you so very much to all those who are sending in goggles. We really appreciate the speed in which this is happening and for people’s generosity!"

"We received the goggles today. I am going to see if our team needs any, and then send the rest for distribution in the ED and storeroom supply. This is a tremendous gift and will serve us well as we care for our patients."

"We have 31 ED residents at our hospital. Supplies are scarce and we can use all the help we can get."

"This total should cover all residents (48) and large number of Attendings. Thank you so much for you kindness and appreciation."

"We as anesthesia providers are at the frontlines of managing patients with COVID-19; we are called to placing breathing tubes and are in the airway and directly exposed to this virus many times every day. Please help us stay safe."

"I work in the Emergency Department at Jacobi Medical Center. I really appreciate your company donating goggles for us health professional to aid in our protection against covid-19. I would really appreciate any amount that you can offer to us. Thank you for your kindness."

"Hello my name is Linda O. I signed up for this for Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ. I have gotten so many donations. Thank you. You can take us off the list now, we dont need anymore. We really appreciate the outpouring of support!! Thank you again."