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Our Team
Daphne Bechara Borroto  | President Fundacion Bechara
Contact: fundacionbechara@gmail.com (787) 512-2223
Alexa Borroto Bechara  | Fundacion Bechara, Be Brave
Contact: fundacionbechara@gmail.com (787) 671-9524
Erin & John Pelling | Fundacion Bechara, Be Brave Covid 19 Coordinators
Contact: erinpelling@hotmail.com
Karla Barrera | Fundacion Bechara, Be Brave Covid 19 GoFundme Coordinator
Contact: smkarla1@gmail.com (787) 605-5235
Cheyenne Robertson, Bliss Young, Amelia Carter, Erin Combs, Emily Rosellini, Julia Schwartz | Fundacion Bechara, Be Brave Covid 19 GoFundme Fundraising Team
Contact: cheyennecotler@gmail.com
Dr. Wanda Maldonado | Puerto Rico COVID-19 Medical Task Force
Dr. Jorge Hess MD | President Independent Physicians Associations (IPAS)
Wilfredo J. Borroto, MS4 Ponce Health Sciences University
Mission
In the midst of the global health emergency, Be Brave by Fundación Bechara is furthering its deep commitment to strengthen public health in Puerto Rico, specifically the purchasing and distribution of the much needed Personal Protection Equipment.  Our mission is to launch a fundraising initiative as an opportunity for individuals and corporations to join our efforts to help those on the front lines battling this health crisis.
 Objectives
  • According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the N95 NIOSH DTCx masks are the most efficient in protecting healthcare professionals. Currently, there is a tremendous need for these N95 masks in hospitals and medical offices throughout Puerto Rico. It is our hope that together we can help medical professionals stay safe and protect themselves as they continue to do the critical work of protecting all of us. 
  • Governments and hospitals alike are struggling to source critical PPE to meet their growing needs. In Puerto Rico, it is no different. Through connections and community support, we have been able to locate sources and negotiate competitive pricing. In some cases, we are working through distribution channels while in others, we are going straight to the source of manufacturers. We will continue to research the best avenues to purchase top-quality, FDA approved PPE that will make it to Puerto Rico in the quickest, most secure manner possible.
  • A goal of fundraising a $75,000 worth of PPE ​
Strategy
  • Through fundraising efforts in GofundMe and direct donations by individuals and organizations. ​
  • As soon as shipments arrive, we will collaborate with three local doctors who will advise us as to where the current need is greatest and in certain cases, help with distribution.  Below you will see the names and professional networks for the partner physicians. Please know that we will continue to send you updates as to which hospitals and clinics the masks are delivered; transparency and communication is critically important to us.
    • Puerto Rico COVID-19 Medical Task Force | Dr. Wanda Maldonado, PharmD, Dean School of Pharmacy UPR
    • Independent Physicians Associations (IPAS), specifically for their “testing tents” | Dr. Jorge Hess, MD, President 
    • Ponce Health Sciences University | Wilfredo J. Borroto, MS4
 
STRENGTHENING PUBLIC HEALTH!