Vince Ing is in sales by profession, but recently began creating items with his 3D printer as a hobby. At first it was just things for fun, like a collection of 3D Peanuts characters for his kids. But then came COVID-19, and Vince began hearing from his friends in the medical field about the horrible sores behind their ears they were getting from wearing face masks for 12 hours at a time, far long than was ever intended. 

Hobbyists into 3D printing across the country are a tight-knit group, and there were templates going around for printing "ear savers" - flexible bands that remove pressure and friction from the ears, making any mask more comfortable to wear. Vince put together a 24-hour operation in his basement, churning out over 1,000 bands in the first few weeks, all given away at no charge, including shipping.Vince is one of hundreds of rescuers across the country during COVID-19.

Original air date May 14, 2020.

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