3D Printed Protective Gear for Health Care Providers

Reine Saint Amour ’21 was talking with her father at dinner about what they could do to help others during the COVID- 19 pandemic while there is a shortage of supplies. They found information about a team of doctors who designed and coded masks with 3D printers to keep health care workers and first responders stay safe. Reine proposed that her father ask to use St. Mary’s printers and—through her show of empathy—began a movement. Every person can make a difference, and it is working together that we can navigate these challenging times and we can BE THE GOOD in this world.

 

St. Mary’s High School, St. Mary’s Elementary School and four other schools are sharing their 3D printers with Mr. Saint Amour from Eclipse Group to produce masks for health care workers. The team using twenty-one 3D Printers, including those of two families who are printing at home, are now making an average of sixty-three Montana Masks a day.

 

Included with each masks given to the health care workers serving others during the COVID-19 pandemic is the following note from the schools, companies and families who have collaborated in this movement:

 

 

 

If you or someone you know has a 3D Printer, consider joining St. Mary’s and Mr. Steve Saint Amour at Eclipse to produce Montana Masks for health care workers. For more information about our local operation, the process for using your 3D printer to help, or starting your own local movement, please email St. Mary’s High School’s Principal, Mindi Imes at mimes@stmarysannapolis.org.