Man Makes PPE for 102-Year-Old Grandma So She Can Safely Cast Her Vote

A 102-year-old grandma wears PPE made by her grandson to cast her vote safely. The coronavirus scare is not stopping her from voting in the presidential election.

The "Chicago Teachers Union" shared a now-viral photo of Bea Lumpkin as she mails her ballot. On Thursday, the former teacher of 35 years wore elaborate personal protective equipment to safely mail-in her vote. Lumpkin was in all smiles as she holds her ballot in the photo while wearing gloves and a hot-pink coat.

People's Comments on the Photo

One Instagram user commented that the 102-year-old grandma is a "national treasure." Another one said that if Lumpkin can do it, they can too. And of course, a third one commented that they would also cast their vote in style just like grandma.

She told "TODAY" that her grandson crafted her look before knowing how important voting was for his grandma. The grandson wanted his grandmother to do it as safely as possible, so he even added a fan and filter from a vacuum cleaner.

The former teacher of math, civics, and economics had chosen to vote by mail. She knew that it was the safest choice for her old age. From her apartment in the Chicago Hyde Park neighborhood, she only had to walk across the street to send her ballot. She said that she recently received the exciting news that her vote had reached its destination.

Lumpkin explained that while most of the elections she had voted in were essential, this is the most important so far in her lifetime. She added that their fundamental and democratic rights are on the line.

Public teachers having a hard time

The grandma also noted that public education had been underfunded and teachers are overworked. She explained that public teachers are having a hard time teaching using the internet because there are no proper conditions and training.

Young people's and women's votes are important

Lumpkin is hoping that young people will cast their vote in this year's election. She wants to remind them that they are the decisive vote, and now is the chance for them to take the future in their hands. She explained that they could turn it into a beneficial direction.

She also shared how essential it is for women to vote this year because she was born when women were not allowed to vote. She believes that women understand that their rights are on the line this election since it is a hundred years since the 19th Amendment was passed.

Lumpkin is pleased to be able to remind everyone to vote. She is hoping that her approach to voting has made a good impact on everyone.