Ryan Reynolds Partners With Hockey Legend; Conquer COVID-19 Unites Canadians Amid Pandemic

KEY POINTS

Ryan Reynolds teams-up with hockey legend, Hayley Wickenheiser, to support Conquer COVID-19 team
The team aims to support the frontline healthcare workers by supplying PPE and supplies to treat patients
Many listened and have already donated to the cause of the team
Meanwhile, Reynolds and his wife, Blake Lively, pledged another donation.
The couple’s latest charitable work will go to Ottawa Food Banks

Ryan Reynolds continues his advocacy against coronavirus pandemic as he partners up with Hayley Wickenheiser, a hockey legend, to support Canada’s Conquer COVID-19 group.

Reynolds took to Twitter and posted a shout out to Wickenheiser and the Conquer COVID-19, telling his followers how proud he was for the entire team.

So proud of this entire team. 🙌🙌 https://t.co/KAGxNSXw0f
— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) April 11, 2020

Conquer COVID-19 is a grassroots organization dedicated to supporting healthcare workers by supplying them with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and supplies to treat patients.

Who we are. What we do #ConquerCOVID19 https://t.co/iCNfEkQNed
— 🇨🇦 Conquer COVID-19 🇨🇦 (@conquercovid19) April 13, 2020

To serve those who protect us, we delivered hand santizer to the @YRPAca. Every #PPE shipment goes directly to those on the frontlines who need it to help #ConquerCOVID19 @wick_22 pic.twitter.com/SB89kOPPyD
— 🇨🇦 Conquer COVID-19 🇨🇦 (@conquercovid19) April 14, 2020

Today we dropped off N95 masks and gloves to @MackenzieHealth in Richmond Hill. This is what we do - supply healthcare workers with the #PPE they need to #ConquerCOVID19 🇨🇦❤️ pic.twitter.com/UjEtpWMzsq
— 🇨🇦 Conquer COVID-19 🇨🇦 (@conquercovid19) April 14, 2020

How did the Conquer COVID-19 drive start? It was because of Wickenheiser’s appeal for help on Twitter to personally pick up donations of PPE. Reynolds, in response, did not only help spread the news, but he also pledged to send autographs, Deadpool bubblehead and movie souvenirs to those who would donate to the former hockey player, Toronto Sun reported.

Read @wick_22’s message below. But first... People who help Hayley get this critical PPE gear will get something awesome from me. I’ll send you personalized videos. I’ll sign whatever you want. I’ll send Deadpool Bobbleheads and/or movie memorabilia. https://t.co/RxwPWFt8CW
— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) April 6, 2020

We are so grateful for all of the support we have received so far. We need everyone on board so we can get all of our healthcare workers the help they need #ConquerCOVID19 #37MillionStrong 🇨🇦❤️ https://t.co/McP9STquVD
— 🇨🇦 Conquer COVID-19 🇨🇦 (@conquercovid19) April 14, 2020

An epitome of unity among the members of the community, Wickenheiser said that Conquer COVID-19 is composed of regular folks, led by Yusuf and Reza, both who are medical students.

This is @conquercovid19 team! Regular folks led by med students Yusuf and Reza doing amazing work! Thank you 🇨🇦 @VancityReynolds pic.twitter.com/OF5ppXuq2k
— Hayley Wickenheiser (@wick_22) April 11, 2020

Reynolds reportedly made a promise to the Conquer COVID-19 that he would take the entire out for dinner as soon as the pandemic ceases, the travel bans are lifted and he could travel back to Canada. Reynold was proud of Canada and its community uniting for a cause in such a huge way.

Conquer COVID-19’s call was heard many. One of those who listened and donated 21,000 masks for the frontline health workers was Huawei, Wickenheiser shared on her Twitter account.

Thanks to @Huawei Chris Pereira, Jessica for the amazing donation of 21000 masks! You were one of the first to step up and we appreciate it! @VancityReynolds @conquercovid19 pic.twitter.com/Ew095oKZDY
— Hayley Wickenheiser (@wick_22) April 14, 2020

On April 18, Conquer COVID-19’s will be hosting its first PPE drive in Calgary, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The team at @conquercovid19 is hosting our first PPE drive in Calgary this Saturday, April 18 from 9:00AM-5:00pm at 2916 5th Avenue NE, Calgary. Thank you @ProStarCleaning for hosting this PPE drive! #ConquerCOVID19 pic.twitter.com/VDjPZrN69d
— 🇨🇦 Conquer COVID-19 🇨🇦 (@conquercovid19) April 14, 2020

Reynolds previously emphasized the importance of PPE through his tweet. He said that the healthcare workers didn’t have enough supplies of it; hence, the call to unite and help the helpers.

Or maybe you can do something for a local hospital in your own area. Personal protective gear (PPE) is essential. And healthcare workers simply don’t have it. These are the days. These are the helpers. Let’s help the helpers. And let’s get through this. 🇨🇦 Thank you!
— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) April 6, 2020

Last month, Reynolds donated a sum of $1 million to Feeding America and Food Banks Canada. He and his wife, Blake Lively, also donated a total of $400,000 to four hospitals in New York City. The latest charitable work of the couple amid the coronavirus pandemic was their donation to Ottawa Food Banks, ET Canada reported.

I think we can all agree, Covid-19 is an asshole. If you can help, visit, https://t.co/gDZHbYYurJ and/or https://t.co/2fserjQQQs pic.twitter.com/4rb4WpoDKo
— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) March 16, 2020

Ottawa Food Banks envisions a city free from hunger and amid the global health crisis pandemic, they showed their appreciation to the Reynolds for their support, through an Instagram post. Reynolds was from Ottawa and it holds a special place in his heart; hence, the donation as a way of giving back to the country, who according to Reynolds, gave them so much as well.

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