'Though we are apart, we stand together.'
among them), designers and brands are doing what they can to help right now. For British luxury brand Burberry, that means funding research into a COVID-19 vaccine.listing all of the ways it was contributing to aid during the crisis, including a vaccine research donation. “We are funding research into a single-dose vaccine developed by the University of Oxford.
Oxford’s head of medical sciences, Professor Gavin Screaton, praised the brand for its contribution, calling it “an example of forward-thinking corporate philanthropy that complements and bolsters government and other investment in Oxford’s leading global talent in this field.” He added, “Donations like this have real and rapid impact, allowing us to be agile in our response, to accelerate this time-critical research.
In addition to the donation to COVID-19 vaccine research, Burberry said it is also using its global supply chain network “to fast track the delivery of 100,000 surgical masks to the UK National Health Service,” as well as turning its trench coat factory into a hub for non-surgical gowns and masks for patients across the UK. Finally, it is also donating to charities working to alleviate food poverty across the UK.
Burberry’s CEO Marco Gobbetti said in a statement: “In challenging times, we must pull together. The whole team at Burberry is very proud to be able to support those who are working tirelessly to combat COVID-19, whether by treating patients, working to find a vaccine solution or helping provide food supplies to those in need at this time.”
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