Conor McGregor has been a vocal activist in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. Now the star’s generous donation of personal protective equipment is being delivered to hospitals in Ireland.
McGregor’s PPE donation is being shared out
Since the pandemic began impacting Ireland, McGregor has used his platform to encouraged people to follow the various restrictions that have been enacted to fight the virus.
More recently, the former UFC champ announced that he was going to purchase and donate one million Euros worth of PPE, and that much-needed equipment is being shared out. McGregor recently posted the image and comment below.
Medical professionals thank McGregor
As a result of McGregor’s generous act, the star was thanked via these social media posts.
Huge thanks @TheNotoriousMMA for donating thousands of pieces of #COVID19 PPE to @Mercycork #FrontLineHeroes. Some very happy porters collected these this morning at our @mercyfoundcork offices. pic.twitter.com/mw9DvCBxQK
— Mícheál Sheridan ???? (@michealsheridan) April 20, 2020
Last week, the Mater Hospital received a delivery of 20,000 protective masks & 1,200 visors & gloves from McGregor Sports Ltd. This equipment is vital for the protection of our frontline heroes and we are incredibly grateful for this donation. Thank you @TheNotoriousMMA #Covid19 pic.twitter.com/scl1K9Q5ae
— The Mater Foundation (@TheMaterFoundat) April 23, 2020
McGregor is coming off a quick, stoppage win over Donald Cerrone in January. As it stands right now, it’s not clear when and who he’ll fight next.
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