Bruin Helpers: We See You
When Mr. Rogers was a boy and he would see scary things in the news, his mother would say to him, "Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” While the impact of COVID-19 continues to bring challenges and somber news, UCLA Bruins are providing comfort and healing, helping out communities in need, and sharing their work exemplifying the best in our humanity.WORKING IN HEALTHCARE
Nurse Caring for COVID-19 Patients in Critical Condition
![Ana Ramos '10](https://assets.alumni.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/ana_ramos_selfie_headshot-600x800.jpg)
Infectious Disease Nurse Practitioner on Working in the Front Lines
![Harold Sarmiento, M.S.N. ’16](https://assets.alumni.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/harold_sarmiento_headshot-600x798.jpg)
Pediatrician Shares Her Fears Working in Healthcare
![Dr. Kimberly Willard ’03](https://assets.alumni.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/kimberly_willard_headshot-600x800.jpg)
Frontline ER Doctor Showing Courage to Do Her Job
![Angelique S. Campen, M.D. ’96](https://assets.alumni.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/angelique_campen_Instagram_2.png)
Medical Students Volunteer to Help Healthcare Workers
![LA COVID Volunteers](https://assets.alumni.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/LA-COVID-Volunteers.jpg)
Epidemiology Professor on the Media Front Lines Providing Reliable Information
![Dr. Anne Rimoin, M.P.H. ’96](https://assets.alumni.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/anne_rimoin_ucla_fielding_public_health_website.jpg)
ER Doctor on the Importance of Health Professionals During and After the Crisis
![Demetrios “Jim” N. Kyriacou ’79, Ph.D. ’98](https://assets.alumni.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/demetrios_jim_kyriacou_headshot.jpg)
PROVIDING ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES
Basketball Legend Donates 900 Safety Goggles
![Kareem Abdul-Jabbar ’69 donates goggles](https://assets.alumni.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/kareem_abdul_jabbar_UCLA_Health_Twitter.jpg)
Comedian Sews and Donates Masks to Essential Workers
![Kristina Wong ’00](https://assets.alumni.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/kristina_wong_masks_Instagram-600x600.jpg)
CEO Transforms Event Space Into Production Facility for Face Shields
![Sam Payrovi ’01](https://assets.alumni.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Sam-Payrovi-800x533.png)
Grad Student Builds Low-Cost Ventilator
![Glen Meyerowitz, M.S. exp. ’21](https://assets.alumni.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/glen_meyerowitz_Twitter.jpg)
Retired Volunteer Sews and Donates Masks to Medical Clinics
![Lynn Dines ’78](https://assets.alumni.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/lynn_dines_and_husband.jpg)
Business Owner Donates High Quality Masks to Frontline Workers
![Chris Arranaga ’82, MBA ’85](https://assets.alumni.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/chris_arranaga_gorilla_marketing_4-cropped.jpg)
Community Outreach Manager Helps Secure Food Supply Lines for Local Stores and Pantries
![Miguel Rodriguez ’16](https://assets.alumni.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/miguel_rodriguez_port_of_hueneme_ventura_county_Facebook.jpg)
Singapore Bruin Passes out Face Masks to Elderly in Public
![Kevin Leong ’06](https://assets.alumni.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/kevin_leong_headshot.jpg)
South China Bruins Raised Funds to Buy 4,000 Face Masks for UCLA Health
![UCLA South China Alumni Network](https://assets.alumni.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/ucla_south_china_network-800x600.jpg)
ASSISTING FINANCIALLY
Basketball All-Star the First to Donate $100,000 to Support Arena Workers
![Kevin Love with Cleveland Cavaliers arena staff](https://assets.alumni.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/kevin_love_cleveland_cavaliers_arena_Facebook.jpg)
NBA MVP and His Wife Donate to and Promote Mayor’s Fund for Los Angeles
![Russell and Nina Westbrook](https://assets.alumni.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/russell_and_nina_westbrook_Instagram_2-800x800.jpg)
Actors Forgo Rent Collection This Month for Tenants
![Dax Shepard ’00 and his wife, Kristen Bell](https://assets.alumni.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/dax_shepard_and_kristen_bell_Instagram-600x750.jpg)
Samuelis Will Pay 2,100 Part-Time Staff for Canceled Events Through June 30
![Henry ’75, M.S. ’76, Ph.D. ’80, and Susan Samueli](https://assets.alumni.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/henry_and_susan_samueli_courtesy_of_the_samueli_foundation-800x532.jpg)
Cedars-Sinai Philanthropy Office Invests $2 Million on COVID-19 Rapid Response Efforts
![Erin Jackson-Ward '12](https://assets.alumni.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/erin_jackson_ward_headshot.jpg)
SERVING THE VULNERABLE
Westwood Neighborhood Council Uses Fund to Shop for Homeless
![North Westwood Neighborhood Council](https://assets.alumni.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/north_westwood_neighborhood_council_twitter_video_screenshot_spectrum-800x450.jpg)
Senior Center Employees Risking Health to Provide Essential Services
![Alan Barasorda ’93](https://assets.alumni.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/alan_barasorda_Facebook-800x560.jpg)
Immigration Advocate Provides Support Services Inside and Outside Detention Centers
![Christina Hernandez ’13, M.S.W. ’17](https://assets.alumni.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/christina_hernandez_freedom_for_immigrants_2-800x600.jpg)
Social Justice Teacher Helps Students in South L.A. With Remote Learning Challenges
![Keara Williams ’14, M.Ed. ’18](https://assets.alumni.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/keara_williams_headshot-400x266.jpg)
Children’s Institute Provides Supplies and Services to Undeserved Families of Preschoolers
![Soleil Delgadillo ’09](https://assets.alumni.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Soleil-Delgadillo.jpg)
Bilingual Coordinator Supports ESL Students and Donates Home-Made Face Masks
![Patricia Gastelum ’96](https://assets.alumni.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/patricia_gastelum_headshot_800x388.jpg)
Board Member Raising Money to Help 1,000+ At-Risk Families and Students in L.A.
![Cynthia Mosqueda, Ed.D. ’10](https://assets.alumni.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/cynthia_mosqueda_headshot.jpg)
Education Nonprofit Distributing Food and Fundraising to Help Poor Communities
![Ryan J. Smith ’03](https://assets.alumni.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/ryan_smith_headshot-400x500.jpg)
Autism Behavior Specialist Works With Children and Families Remotely
![Daniela Torres ’13](https://assets.alumni.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/daniela_torres_headshot-cropped.png)
The list of heroic deeds and acts of kindness goes on. If you know of a Bruin who is helping with the COVID-19 response, submit their story to connectfeedback@alumni.ucla.edu.
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