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It was an amazing event that got almost 500 shots in the arms of #LatinX people. @LATIN19NC collaborated with La cooperativa Latina Credit Union, La Semilla, @CentroHispanoNC Southeastern healthcare @HumansOfPRN @Curamericas, @DukeHealth and @DukeRaleigh to make this happen.

We collectively made over 3000 phone calls and multiple TV, and Facebook live appearances to fight mistrust, answer questions, share stories and bring #latinx people from never making it into a list or multiple waiting lists to getting a #COVIDVaccine

Most people receiving the vaccine today were older than 65, a few were parents of children with complex needs,  some were health care workers and some were school employees. We followed @ncdhhs guidelines covid19.ncdhhs.gov/vaccines to register people for #VacunasCOVID19

We offer wraparound services during these community events. La semilla brought 500 boxes of frozen meat, chicken, fish, or brisket, and bags of bananas. @Curamericas and Southeastern brought bags with PPE to give to people to take home after they got their shot.

Community Health Workers with La Semilla, Southeastern and @CentroHispanoNC hired through @ncdhhs contracts, many with @Curamericas shared knowledge about #COVID19 on the phone prior to registering and during the event.

My son and my sister were 2 of many volunteers. I love seeing how our community came together contra la #pandemia

My sister Alejandra Martínez Lacabe was our DJ who brought music from all corners of Latinamerica. We wanted to make this day feel safe, at home and a celebration of life over #COVID19 #ThisIsOurShot

We heard stories of pain and resilience. We heard thanks and satisfaction.

I am forever thankful to those who volunteered to vaccinate, to make calls, to plan, to prep vaccines, to register, to manage parking, to answer questions, to listen, learn, and educate. The community came together, Latinx and allies #ThisIsOurShot #VacunasCOVID19

It was a labor of love & hard work to lift up a community that has been disproportionately hit by #COVID19 #LaUnionHaceLaFuerza #VacunasCOVID19 para la comunidad latina. Mi comunidad tiene amor y resiliencia. Muchas gracias @dukeraleigh for believing we could host this day.

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