ACE, a construction company based in Osaka with branches in Kobe and Tokyo, has launched the "#MasksConnectOurFuture Project." This initiative allows individuals to donate surplus masks and medical supplies to prevent shortages at medical and care facilities. ACE will handle the shipping of donated materials to those in need.

In response to the spread of the novel coronavirus, government bodies have begun distributing masks to care facilities. However, the current supply is insufficient. Amidst the uncertainty of when the outbreak will subside, medical and care professionals are grappling with the anxiety of potential future shortages of masks and other medical supplies.

In light of this situation, construction company ACE has initiated the "Masks Connect Our Future Project" to prevent mask shortages at medical and care facilities by matching donors with sites in need and delivering supplies.

This project calls on individuals who can make their own masks or have surplus new, unopened commercial masks to donate them to medical professionals and care facilities that require them. Those willing to donate masks or, conversely, those who wish to receive them, should enter the necessary information into a dedicated form and await contact from ACE.

ACE will store and ship donated masks and medical supplies from a designated location. This process facilitates the matching of "donors" with "recipients," ensuring that masks and medical supplies reach those who need them.