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More so than at any point in the recent history of the world, doctors, nurses and other first responders are being hailed as the heroes they are.
These individuals are risking their own well-being to serve the public during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic plaguing the world.
Selfless. Altruistic. Whatever term we want to use, these individuals are the heroes as we look to flatten the COVID-19 curve and and get back to normalcy.
Part of that normalcy will eventually be returning to live sports. And as the sports world continues to support those most impacted by the virus, they are also taking part in Thursday’s Light It Blue campaign to show first responders the respect they deserve.
Check out the Miami Dolphins’ stadium in South Beach. It looks much different than when the Super Bowl was held at Hard Rock Stadium about two months ago.
Tonight we #LightItBlue in support of health care professionals around the world. We want to say thank you. Thank you for fighting on the front lines against COVID-19. With your commitment, we know we will be back stronger than ever. pic.twitter.com/Z2bAjVnXU9
— Hard Rock Stadium (@HardRockStadium) April 10, 2020
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta look pretty awesome, too.
We're going to #LightItBlue across the country tonight. Starting at 8:00pm local time, you'll see some of your favorite buildings, venues and attractions illuminated in blue in support of our essential workers. Let's shine a light on these amazing people! pic.twitter.com/pRl2kAWLQK
— MakeItBlueUSA (@MakeItBlue_USA) April 9, 2020
New Era Field in Western New York joined in.
Tonight, @NewEraField is lit blue to show our support for all the healthcare, front line, and essential workers around the country who are serving every day to fight this pandemic. #LightItBlue pic.twitter.com/q6yDKYbzE3
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) April 10, 2020
Bank of America Stadium, home of the Carolina Panthers, is looking especially awesome in support of the first responders.
In honor of healthcare and essential workers on the front lines of COVID-19 crisis, we #LightItBlue tonight!
— Bank of America Stadium (@BofAstadium) April 10, 2020
We join together with stadiums across the country to say thank you pic.twitter.com/r7Vsa9hZ7D
Other venues joined in on showing support for the first responders.
Tonight, we #LightItBlue in solidarity with our frontline workers across the world.
— Heinz Field (@heinzfield) April 10, 2020
We #StayAtHome so they can keep us safe. #MakeItBlue pic.twitter.com/SCnp3z1Mhi
To our frontline and essential workers, thank you for your continued efforts during this unprecedented period.
— Ole Miss Football (@OleMissFB) April 10, 2020
At this very moment, Vaught-Hemingway Stadium and landmarks across the U.S are shining a light on those who are working tirelessly every day!#LightItBlue pic.twitter.com/ipSMuc5HdB
Tonight, we #LightItBlue at @WellsFargoCtr to show our appreciation and support for the tireless efforts of our healthcare and essential workers. pic.twitter.com/S5TYN9btDw
— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) April 10, 2020
Lighting @GilletteStadium blue in support of our healthcare heroes & front line workers who are working tirelessly to keep us safe.#LightItBlue | #TogetherWhileApart pic.twitter.com/ahH8yT65I1
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) April 10, 2020
Tiger Stadium will #LightItBlue to recognize healthcare workers and first responders on Thursday night!
— LSU Football (@LSUfootball) April 9, 2020
https://t.co/UopUU9vEtO pic.twitter.com/ATqx5krOC9
On behalf of the entire Butler University community, THANK YOU to all those fighting on the front lines against COVID-19! #LightItBlue pic.twitter.com/nbaabtlEsk
— Butler Athletics (@ButlerAthletics) April 10, 2020
Tonight, the Penguins and PPG Paints Arena are standing with teams and venues across North America to #LightItBlue in support of essential workers on the front lines. Thank you. pic.twitter.com/rykSo8mS2G
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) April 10, 2020
They might be small acts, but they show the true heroes that we are more than appreciative of them putting their livelihoods on the line to save others.
Let us never forget.
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