Dr. James Sanfilippo discusses surviving COVID-19 and his inspirational challenge on Good Day Philadelphia. PHILADELPHIA - A Moorestown doctor spent nearly two weeks in quarantine after experiencing a mix of symptoms related to the COVID-19 disease.
When he finally recovered, Dr. James Sanfilippo decided he wanted to turn his frightening experience with the coronavirus into a positive experience by starting a challenge to benefit those in need.
Dr. Sanfilippo, an orthopedic spine surgeon who lives in Moorestown with his family, started the Haircuts for COVID-19 challenge after getting his head shaved by his young son.
He joined Good Day Philadelphia to discuss his illness and why it inspired him to do something helpful amid the pandemic.