In April, Reno-based Gary Platt Manufacturing, the world’s leading provider of casino seating, retooled a section of its factory to create face masks. Initially, Gary Platt donated a generous supply to Renown Regional Medical Center.
Now, the company has turned its attention to the Navajo Nation.
“The Navajo Nation has been disproportionately affected by COVID-19, reporting 2,304 cases per 100,000 people. By way of comparison, the State of New York reported 1,806 cases per 100,000 people,” the company said in a press release.
Gary Platt responded to a call for mask donations from Seeding Sovereignty, a collective of indigenous women, to help protect “communities especially at risk in remote and underserved regions,” by sending hundreds of masks to Seeding Sovereignty, along with a call for the gaming industry to join the fight.
CEO Joe Esposito said, “We recently converted part of our Reno-based factory to create face masks, and we are honored to be able to help Native American people in need. We hope the gaming industry will join us in this ongoing fight.”
Gary Platt is also offering mask sales to any business that may be in need. The masks are 100 percent cotton, washable, and reusable. Inquiries and order requests can be directed to (800) 969-0999 or by email at info@garyplatt.com.
