How an inspiring Sunderland teenager is helping NHS staff tackle coronavirus
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Elisha Coates, 14, decided to take action to help the NHS staff who are on the front line of treating those who have contacted COVID-19.
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Hide AdBut the Downhill teenager wanted to use her time at home as a driving force for good and was inspired to launch a Go Fund Me appeal in aid of the NHS after her friend suddenly became ill with the condition.
On her Go Fund Me page Elisha said: “The NHS are lacking in equipment such as ventilators, so I’ve created a fundraiser to hopefully help!
“It’s already becoming a trend for boys to shave their heads during the isolation period because they can’t get haircuts, so I’m asking for a donation – big or small – from everyone who does this.
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Hide Ad“Let’s make it a trend! Donations from non participants are also welcome, everyone can do their part to help.”
And mum Lindsay Taylor couldn’t be prouder of her daughter’s effort. She said: “It is something Elisha felt that she is able to do because we are all in isolation.
“Cornavirus has affected her, as her friend and their mam were diagnosed with COVID-19.
“All of her friends have started to realise the seriousness of this and come on board to raise awareness.
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Hide Ad“Quite a lot of her friends are shaving their heads because the barbers are closed, so Elisha put a status up saying that if they are going to do that then why not do it for a cause.
“So they are now posting photos with the #shavetosave to raise awareness.”
To donate to the appeal visit: https://www.gofundme.com/f/8dxuav-corona?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link-tip&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet