The Edmond and Lily Safra International Institute of Neuroscience (IIN-ELS), of the Santos Dumont Institute (ISD), receives donations of production inputs (acetate and 3D printer filaments), broken printers – to build new machines – as well as money to purchase inputs that allow for the expansion of the production of 'shield masks' to combat the coronavirus in Rio Grande do Norte. Financial donations are available by bank transfer, credit card, or PayPal (see step-by-step instructions at the end).
Masks, also called 'face shields,' are essential for healthcare professionals to perform procedures with a higher risk of contamination, but they are in short supply given the explosion in demand as the pandemic affects the world.
IIN-ELS/ISD began production on March 24 and has already begun donating it to hospitals, emergency services, and maternity wards in Rio Grande do Norte. Leading the project are researchers and students from the Institute's master's program in neuroengineering.
With the equipment currently available – three 3D printers from the ISD Human-Machine Interface laboratory – production capacity has been approximately 50 masks per day.
"Donations to expand this volume can be of any printer, because we removed the motor and other parts to try to assemble others more quickly," says IIN-ELS research coordinator Edgard Morya. "In the case of materials, those interested in donating can contact us at covid19@isd.org.br and we will collect them," adds Morya.
The amounts received and investments made will be published on the ISD website, under the “covid-19” > “Accountability” tab.
The Santos Dumont Institute is a Social Organization linked to the Ministry of Education, headquartered in Macaíba, Rio Grande do Norte, and encompasses, in addition to the IIN-ELS, the Anita Garibaldi Center for Education and Health Research, in the same municipality.
Step-by-step guide to cash donations
- WITH PAYPAL OR CREDIT CARD:
To choose one of the two options:
- Click on the yellow button (Donate), located below;
- Enter the donation amount;
- Choose “Donate with PayPal” or “Donate with a credit card”;
- If you choose PayPal, you'll need to have an account on the platform and provide your login details. If you choose a credit card, provide the required details;
- Confirm the operation.
Click below to proceed with this option:
- BY BANK TRANSFER:
The operation is carried out through an identified deposit.
Where to transfer:
Current account number 224,696-1, Agency 4328-1, Banco do Brasil, favored by the Alberto Santos Dumont Teaching and Research Institute, CNPJ 19,176,461/0001-48.
How to transfer:
- Via TED or Doc;
- In person at any BB branch, at the teller window;
- Online. Via BB Internet banking, computer or app*.
For online transfer:
- Access the BB website or app
- Choose the option “Transfer” > “BB identified deposit”
- On the data entry screen, enter the ISD bank details: Ag: 4328-1 c/c: 224.696-1 >
- Enter information in the identifier1 field: the donor's CPF or CNPJ
- In the identifier2 field, enter the name of the donor person or company
- In the identifier3 field, enter “ISD donation”
- Confirm the operation
*The operation cannot be performed at ATMs.
**Step by step guide valid for individuals or legal entities.
