What started off as a playful way to promote social distancing grew to a fundraiser for the community that raised $9,339 in donations.
“When we launched the “One Moose Apart” campaign in March, we quickly started hearing feedback from folks that they wanted this image on a t-shirt” said Linda Jurek, Executive Director of Visit Cook County. “We saw this as a great opportunity to spread the word about staying vigilant to slow the spread of COVID-19 in our community as well as raise money for local community members in need.”
Once the fundraising campaign was launched in July, support came from across the country from both lifelong residents as well as frequent visitors. With each purchase, supporters were given the opportunity to post a comment about why they chose to contribute to this campaign. Here are a few testimonials:
“Cook County is a special place with incredible people. I want to give back for all the memories they’ve given me” – Brianna Larson
“We just LOVE Cook County and hope that everyone there stays healthy and safe!” – Sharon A Ostlie
Even local business owners were proud to support the campaign:
“Because we love Cook County and we want to help support our neighbors through this difficult time!” – Kim Corliss, co-owner of North Shore Winery.
To view testimonials from supporters, visit the campaign website.
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