An Ottawa boy who received a 3D printer for his birthday, has been using it to make and donate ear protectors for frontline workers who wear masks all day during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Summer camp is on for Alex Pound. He's sailing over jumps with his scooter on the pump track at The Yard Indoor Skate & Bike Park. The 11-year-old is too young to stay at home by himself but not to run a company. Luckily, he was able to get all his business out-of-the-way first thing in the morning.
The ear protector goes behind the head and is used to hold the elastic straps of masks, reducing irritation. Alex's mom took a handful to work and passed them around, she also posted the ear protectors on Facebook. Word spread and orders poured in. "In 24 hours I got about $500 which was my goal and so then we got another printer."
"He delivered 57 of them after only a few days," says Perron. "It was very special that he would volunteer 50 hours of his time to make these clips to let soldiers know that we appreciate and respect what they're doing and I just find that just heartwarming."
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