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McCaster said that the most rewarding and memorable moment
of the day was meeting a young lady who was desperately in
need of masks so that everyone in her family could attend
the funeral of a family member. The limit was two mask kits
per household, but this was an extenuating circumstance.
The organization granted her enough kits to cover her family
so they could safely attend the funeral. The ability to do
this just confirmed the fact that God’s timing is always
right.
A quote from the late, great Maya Angelou states “When you
learn, teach. When you get, give.” The mission of Groomed
for Greatness is to help girls reach their highest potential
and be productive members of society. The organization
strives to instill in its participants that service and
philanthropy to the community are key elements that they
want them to carry into adulthood.
“This is just the beginning of our efforts. We are working
hard to secure more adult masks, children’s masks, and hand
sanitizer. We also plan on educating our youth on the
dangers COVID-19 presents because they are often not wearing
masks, practicing safety measures or social distancing.
They are unknowingly affecting or infecting their parents,
grandparents, aunts, and uncles who have underlying health
issues. The youth population typically has healthy immune
systems and it is easier for them to fight the disease, but
their relatives may not have that luxury. I wear a mask for
eight - 10 hours at a time in the operating room so I
understand that masks can be hot and uncomfortable, but they
are necessary to protect ourselves and others. We want to
help create a youth mindset that puts family first.” –
Michelle McCaster, Founder of Groomed for Greatness
McCaster said that she is so proud of her young ladies and
thankful to their parents for allowing them to participate.
“We are grooming the next generation to be responsible
individuals. We instill in them to always be confident, to
have sound morals and to be good stewards.”
The organization encourages following the CDC guidelines for
COVID-19 prevention:
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Handwashing for at least 20 seconds or the use hand
sanitizer that contains at least
60% alcohol
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Social distancing (six feet apart) and avoiding people who
are sick
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Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or the inside of your
elbow
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Wear a mask or any type of face covering public
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Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces (door knobs,
countertops, phones,
sinks, faucets)
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Eat a healthy diet that includes plenty of fresh fruit and
vegetables
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Take vitamins C, D, zinc or a multivitamin to boost your
immune system
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Minimize contact with susceptible family members
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Remove clothing immediately when arriving home and wash
immediately if possible or
place
in a closed container until they can be laundered
Watch for symptoms of the virus. Individuals with COVID-19
have a wide range of symptoms that range from mild to
severe. Symptoms may appear two-14 days after exposure to
the virus. Symptoms include, but are not limited to:
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Cough
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Shortness of breath
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Fever
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Chills
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Repeated shaking with chills
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Sore throat
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New loss of taste or smell
This list is not all inclusive. Please consult your health
care provider for other symptoms that are severe or
concerning to you.
Lucas County currently has four (4) free self-swab testing
sites. If you feel as though you have been exposed to the
virus and would like to receive testing, please go to
projectbaseline.com to start the process.
Contact the Ohio Department of Health at 1-833-4-ASK-ODH if
you have questions about COVID-19.
For more information on Groomed for Greatness visit their
Facebook page (facebook.com/G4GToledo) or contact Michelle
McCaster at (313) 623-9313.
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