Portland woman creates mask tree filled with hand-sewn masks

Portland woman's mask tree wins her a new Mazda
Ursula Hood hangs her handmade facemasks from the branches of a tree and gives them out all over Portland; her daughter nominated her for the award
Author: Christelle Koumoué (KGW)
Updated: 1:30 PM PST March 4, 2021
PORTLAND, Ore. — Wearing a mask for protection is nothing new for Ursula Hood. She received a kidney transplant in 2011, and doctors recommend she wear PPE to avoid any complications. 
“Ever since then, whenever I’m in any crowded space I’ve always worn a mask just to protect myself," said Hood.
When COVID hit she saw an opportunity to share from her experience. "We all have to give back to each other, we have to help each other out," said Hood. "I’m super grateful for my donor and I was just thinking, well, how can I help the community?”

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