HAMILTON TOWNSHIP — A pair of sisters who own a township clothing boutique created an online fundraiser to raise money for medical supplies during the spread of COVID-19.
Jaime Hannigan and Lisa Muratore, who own White Lotus in the Hamilton Mall, started the fundraiser to get face masks and hand sanitizer to people in need, according to the GoFundMe page.
The campaign has raised about $1,600 of its $3,000 goal.
They plan on giving away thousands of masks and hand sanitizers to hospitals, nursing homes, fire departments, police stations and individuals, according to the campaign.
They have access to the items from their retail suppliers and can get them in as quickly as five days, according to the campaign.
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The Hamilton Mall closed last week, one of many commercial operations deemed nonessential and ordered closed by Gov. Phil Murphy amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
There have been a total of 1,914 cases of COVID-19 identified throughout the state and 20 people have died.
So far, there are five cases in Atlantic County, two in Cape May and one in Cumberland County.
For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia.
