At the forefront of the coronavirus pandemic are those on the health care front line working tirelessly to keep us safe and healthy. This week, athletes from 14 professional sports leagues across the globe, including the NFL, NBA and MLB, are dedicating their jerseys and uniforms to a special health care hero protecting the community in which they live.
“The Real Heroes Project” officially launched Wednesday on National Nurses Day — and the tributes, using the hashtag #TheRealHeroes, are moving. Some of our favorites so far:
Thank you to #TheRealHeroes.
Join @TheJudge44, @ChristianYelich and athletes across the world in celebrating National Nurses Day by making a jersey in your healthcare hero’s honor. pic.twitter.com/b2OjFPYPWr
— MLB (@MLB) May 6, 2020
Join us on Wednesday, #NationalNursesDay, to thank all the healthcare heroes on the front lines.
Follow Lydia Ko’s lead and tape a healthcare hero’s name to your golf bag in their honor. Tag it with #TheRealHeroes! pic.twitter.com/7DIUXzCWtI
— USGA (@USGA) May 5, 2020
Join me and the world of sports this Wednesday National Nurses Day, as we honor the frontline healthcare heroes who inspire us. Make a “jersey” in their honor. Tag it with #TheRealHeroes. Let them feel the love! pic.twitter.com/DAxeZpZENu
— Matthew DeLisi (@super_OW) May 5, 2020
Dr. Tribble, you’re a superstar! On behalf of myself and the @NBA, thank you for being on the frontlines fighting to keep us safe. I’m honored to dedicate my jersey to you.
Join me in making a jersey to show some love to your healthcare heroes using #TheRealHeroes. pic.twitter.com/RCJtx2uCug— Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) May 6, 2020
This Wednesday, we join with @scump and others to thank frontline healthcare heroes for #NationalNursesDay.
Make a jersey like Scump and tag it with #TheRealHeroes. pic.twitter.com/4KMOEJRroy
— Call of Duty League (@CODLeague) May 5, 2020
?ATP Fans ?
Join us this Wednesday, National Nurses Day, to thank all the frontline healthcare heroes.Join @mikecbryan and @Bryanbros – make a “jersey” in their honor. Tag yours using #TheRealHeroes pic.twitter.com/Q3H8x0s0gM
— ATP Tour (@atptour) May 4, 2020
I proudly dedicate my firesuit to EMT Heather Pleasant. Everyone at @NASCAR and I thank u for all your hard work n dedication to keeping our community safe. You are one of #TheRealHeroes. #RowdyNation, join me n showing some love to a healthcare hero you know. pic.twitter.com/aS824MtG8b
— Kyle Busch (@KyleBusch) May 6, 2020
Join me and the world of sports this Wednesday, National Nurses Day, as we honor the frontline healthcare heroes who inspire us.
Make a “jersey” in their honor. Tag it with #TheRealHeroes
Let them feel the love! @NWSL @SkyBlueFC pic.twitter.com/vSg67W8evn— Carli Lloyd (@CarliLloyd) May 4, 2020
I proudly dedicate this jersey to all of Canada’s Frontline Workers. On behalf of the @NHL and all the fans, thank you for keeping us safe. You are #TheRealHeroes. Show some love to a healthcare hero you know by making a jersey in their honor and sharing it using #TheRealHeroes. pic.twitter.com/8v79DQ9uBM
— Hayley Wickenheiser (@wick_22) May 6, 2020
?WTA Fans ?
Join us and the world of sports this Wednesday, National Nurses Day, to thank all the frontline healthcare heroes.Make a “jersey” in their honor. Tag it with #TheRealHeroes. pic.twitter.com/6DCun5sph1
— wta (@WTA) May 4, 2020
Dr. Shannon, you are the real deal! Having men like you on the frontlines gives us all hope. On behalf of @WWE, thank you for your hard work and selflessness. Show your appreciation to the healthcare heroes in your community by making your own “jersey” for these #TheRealHeroes. pic.twitter.com/WpQauKb86I
— John Cena (@JohnCena) May 6, 2020
On Wednesday, #NationalNursesDay, we’re coming together to thank all the frontline healthcare heroes.
Join @CH14_, @JozyAltidore and @luisnani and make a jersey in their honor. Tag it with #TheRealHeroes. pic.twitter.com/pj81Cr3yTz
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) May 4, 2020
Join me and the world of sports this Wednesday, National Nurses Day, as we honor the frontline healthcare heroes who inspire us.
Make a jersey in their honor. Tag it with #TheRealHeroes
Let them feel the love! pic.twitter.com/uIh7TrtsL4
— Alex Morgan (@alexmorgan13) May 4, 2020
Honoring #TheRealHeroes today. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/2VCIDmT0s1
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) May 6, 2020
.@sabrina_i20 delivers a special thank you to NYC Health Care Heroes as she and @Nike announce the donation of 15,000 new Air Zoom Pulse shoes for the frontline community pic.twitter.com/PUKQPz9yri
— New York Liberty (@nyliberty) May 5, 2020
During these tough times, no one has been more clutch than our healthcare workers fighting on the frontlines. We’ve teamed up with 14 other sports leagues to pay tribute to them.
Join @SkyDigg4 and @breannastewart in saying thank you to #TheRealHeroes with a post of your own. pic.twitter.com/HpLL44rtZo
— WNBA (@WNBA) May 6, 2020
Here’s to #TheRealHeroes
From the bottom of our hearts, #ThankYouNurses and frontline workers ? #NationalNursesDay pic.twitter.com/3HvJvld9nC
— U.S. Soccer WNT (@USWNT) May 6, 2020
Hayley, I am proud to wear your name on my back! The @NHLBlackhawks are incredibly grateful for you and all your fellow nurses in this fight. I know you battled COVID yourself and are now donating your antibodies to help find a treatment. You’re truly a hero! #TheRealHeroes pic.twitter.com/UYuwtwvM5x
— Jonathan Toews (@JonathanToews) May 6, 2020
Natalia, @torontofc , @mls , and I want to thank you for helping keep us safe, even when you are not. Your selfless commitment is the definition of heroism ?? Fans, join me by uplifting your own hero. Make a jersey in their honor. Post a message of inspiration. #TheRealHeroes pic.twitter.com/OOBebjcOtT
— Jozy Altidore (@JozyAltidore) May 6, 2020
I’m proud to dedicate my jersey to @DeeyaDaswani. Day in and day out, she’s been on the frontlines fighting to keep us safe. On behalf of the @nfl, @saints , and all our fans, thank you for your hard work and selflessness. #TheRealHeroes pic.twitter.com/T7xymeLeHu
— Shy Tuttle (@KingTut_90) May 6, 2020
I’m proud to dedicate my jersey to Hayley Wickenheiser for all her incredible work in the fight against COVID-19. Thank you on behalf of myself, my family, and the entire @NHL community. Show your thanks to a healthcare hero by making a jersey in their honor & tag #TheRealHeroes pic.twitter.com/YiIwjwXMo1
— Wayne Gretzky (@WayneGretzky) May 6, 2020
The Penguins are proud to join in the sports world as we honor the frontline healthcare heroes who inspire us.
Thank you for everything ??#TheRealHeroes | #NationalNursesDay pic.twitter.com/E4d2Ep2y10
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) May 6, 2020
Dr. Henry Ostman, on behalf of the @CODLeague, thank you for putting your community first and being on the frontlines fighting for our safety.
Show some love to a healthcare hero you know by making a jersey in their honor and sharing it using #TheRealHeroes pic.twitter.com/cz4rhxWQ8A
— Seth Huntsmen (@scump) May 6, 2020
Melissa, thank you for stepping up in our time of need. You are truly an example to me and all of @WTA of what it means to be a hero. You make us proud!
Help us recognize the healthcare heroes in your community using #TheRealHeroes pic.twitter.com/JgmNbIYR6Y— Bianca (@Bandreescu_) May 6, 2020
