COVID-19 pandemic is still the major issue. Health experts and scientists have dedicated time to find the right cure for fighting the invisible enemy--among them are the people behind a Facebook group, Survivor Corps. The group is considered the world's largest research tool, and it is currently trying to cure many people by giving them hope during the pandemic era. One of the individuals that the digital group helped is Alicia Gaffney, a Sausalito nurse, who tested positive for coronavirus on Feb. 19, as reported by SFGATE.
Thank you to our incredible Survivor Corps admin team for your outstanding work day in and day out! We couldn’t reach 65,000 without all of your help!
Thank you thank you thank you to all of these #SUPERHEROS ️️
#SurvivorCorps #BeASuperhero #DonateCOVIDplasma pic.twitter.com/rxzZizMLS7 — Survivor Corps (@Survivor_Corps) July 8, 2020
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The woman experienced different health issues: from pneumonia to clumps of hair falling out. She reached multiple specialists when her veins darkened and bulged 12 weeks later since no health expert can identify the cause of her illness. Alicia learned she wasn't alone after she shared her symptoms in the Facebook group called Survivor Corps.
"It's comforting to know you're not the only one," said Alicia.
"We know more than the doctors because we're experiencing it," she added.
Another person named Kim Cromack also received a digital cure from Survivor Corps. The 57-year-old Alameda resident sounds rough when speaking about her illness over the phone; she is currently on Week 17 of symptoms. She didn't hear the symptoms she was experiencing in the media; her symptoms include distorted speech and intense jaw pain.
"It was so helpful to have the group, to know you're not the only one who's had this symptom that's lasted for four months," said Kim.
What is "Survivor Corps"?
Although social media platforms, such as Twitter and Facebook, are criticized for allowing politically driven misinformation to spread across their platforms, the Facebook group called "Survivor Corps" still offers a glimmer of hope in the depressing social media platform.
A HUGE happy birthday to @dianaberrent , Survivor Corps founder ️️
Thank you for all that you do and of course for making this incredible Survivor Corps family possible ️️
Best wishes today and always.
#SUPERHERO #SurvivorCorps #HappyBirthday pic.twitter.com/aFP1EcrfRX — Survivor Corps (@Survivor_Corps) June 29, 2020
The 70,000-member community serves as an invaluable resource for those patients who are currently suffering from the viral virus across the nine Bay Area Countries. However, the social media group still points out that professional medical advice still has no substitute, removing posts with unverified sources.
The Facebook group serves as an emotional outlet, mobilizing force for research studies, and sounding boarding for symptoms like other digital communities on Slack or Reddit. It was created shortly after Long Island-based photographer Diana Berrent was infected with the novel coronavirus in mid-March. The group then expanded into a non-profit with a core volunteer staff of eight, with thirty additional individuals who help out with different tasks, such as moderating social media posts.
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