Media Resources
Contact Information
For Media Inquiries:
Christine Keeves, MPH
christinekeeves@markedbycovid.com
Latest News
Remember Everyone Campaign Launches on COVID Memorial Day
March 2025
Today on COVID Memorial Day, Marked By COVID launches the Remember Everyone campaign - a nationwide initiative to collect names, photos, and stories of the more than 1.2 million Americans lost to COVID-19 for the National COVID Memorial.
Watch the Remember Everyone Campaign Video | View Press Backgrounder
COVID Memorial Day Recognized in 12 States and Over 200 Cities
March 2025
The first Monday in March is now officially recognized as COVID Memorial Day in jurisdictions across the country, creating a national day of remembrance for those lost to the pandemic and commitment to supporting survivors.
About Marked By COVID
Marked By COVID is the nation's foremost community-led COVID justice movement. Founded in 2020 after co-founder Kristin Urquiza lost her father Mark to COVID-19, we work to ensure recognition, justice, and support for all affected by COVID-19, with a focus on equitable recovery and healing through:
National COVID Memorial — A nationwide remembrance project collecting names, photos, and stories
Baby Bonds for COVID Orphans — Trust accounts to support the 300,000+ children who lost caregivers
COVID Memorial Day — National day of remembrance on the first Monday in March
Multimedia Resources
Access our complete media library (includes memorial events, family stories, policy work)
Highlights:
National Covid Memorial Stills: LA installation and DC render.
National Covid Memorial Video: 12-second clip of the LA Installation
Additional stills and videos, including individual remembrances
Photos of Kristin and family pre-2020
Photos of Kristin's dad's funeral and the Marked By Covid's launch
Photos of Kristin and other Covid grievers honoring their loved ones
Video: Remember Every One Campaign Launch
Additional Media:
B-roll footage of memorial events
Expert commentary from Kristin Urquiza
Family stories and testimonials
Available Interviews
Kristin Urquiza, MPA (she/her)
Co-founder & Executive Director
Kristin is the nation's top disaster equity advocate, with expertise in race, economic, environmental, and health policy. Following her father Mark's death from COVID in June 2020, she co-founded Marked By COVID and catalyzed the community-led COVID justice movement.
Areas of Expertise:
National COVID policy & response
Economic & disaster equity
COVID bereavement & grief
Baby Bonds implementation
Memorial design and impact
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COVID-Affected Families
We can connect reporters with families who have been impacted by COVID-19 and are willing to share their stories, including:
Family members who lost loved ones to COVID-19
COVID orphans and their caregivers
Participants in the National COVID Memorial
Advocates for Baby Bonds and policy support
To arrange interviews, please contact Christine Keeves at christinekeeves@markedbycovid.com.
Key Initiatives
National COVID Memorial
The National COVID Memorial is a mass tribute to those lost to COVID-19 and a space for remembrance and healing. Using augmented reality technology, this interactive memorial collects remembrances for all 1.2 million Americans lost.
Key Facts:
Currently touring communities nationwide
Collecting names, photos, and stories
Using innovative AR technology
Building support for permanent monument
Baby Bonds for COVID Orphans
Over 300,000 American children lost primary caregivers to COVID-19. The Baby Bonds initiative provides trust accounts to support these children's futures.
Current Status:
California legislation passed and in implementation
Similar initiatives advancing in other states
Kristin serves on California state advisory board
COVID Memorial Day
Established on the first Monday in March, COVID Memorial Day creates a national day of remembrance for those lost to the pandemic.
Impact:
Recognized in 12 states officially
Proclaimed in over 200 cities nationwide
Annual virtual and in-person commemoration events
Recent Coverage
Quick Facts & Statistics
U.S. COVID deaths: Over 1.2 million Americans
COVID orphans: 300,000+ children lost primary caregivers
Memorial participation: 3,000 remembrances collected to date
Policy impact: California Baby Bonds program will support approximately 58,500 children
Community engagement: 1,000 individuals registered for the 2025 Covid Memorial Day Vigil
For additional information or to arrange an interview, please contact Christine Keeves at christinekeeves@markedbycovid.com