As COVID-19 cases continue to increase with 2,210 in Kentucky (according to
http://kycovid19.ky.gov/), communities in Lexington have banded together to support
one another.
Several restaurants are feeding healthcare workers and first responders, as well as
donating meals to those in need, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader.
“We’ve had dozens of offers of food, gift cards, lodging and other supplies from
restaurants, hotels and businesses throughout Central Kentucky,” said spokeswoman
for University of Kentucky HealthCare’s Office of Philanthropy Laura Wright. “We’re
profoundly grateful for this outpouring of community support and it’s all hands on deck
as we try to coordinate acceptance and delivery of these gifts safely and equitably.”
A parade was held on April 10 for healthcare workers and first responders at University
of Kentucky Chandler Hospital, Kentucky Children’s Hospital, UK Good Samaritan
Hospital and Shriner’s Hospital For Children, according to a statement released by
University of Kentucky HealthCare.
Parade coordinator Rick McDonald of Gooch Construction organized the event to honor
and encourage the healthcare workers on the front lines.
Gooch Construction also held a $2,000 giveaway to go to a healthcare worker,
according to its Facebook page.
“It’s not about any recognition. It’s not about any advertisement. It’s about what we could
do to say thank you to those people that work 12 hours a day, seven days a week,” said
McDonald.
Additionally, the American Cancer Society is providing housing at Hope Lodge in
Lexington for any healthcare workers who are unable to go home for safety reasons,
according to LEX18 News.
“My daughter is a physician on the frontline, so I am personally very proud that we are
making this commitment to support those who are working day and night to heal those
in need,” said ACS Executive Vice President Wayne White. “It is the right thing to do for
cancer patients, our communities and our mission.”
