Local Pro Athletes, Sports Teams Share Love, Appreciation On National Nurses Day

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Local professional athletes and sports teams from the state of Utah celebrated National Nurses Day by thanking healthcare workers who are fighting against the coronavirus pandemic.

National Nurses Day is celebrated annually on May 6 to honor nurses and raise awareness of the important role they play.

Players, teams, and universities from around Utah posted their gratitude for these healthcare workers on social media in celebration of National Nurses Day.

“Thank you to all of our healthcare heroes on National Nurses Day,” tweeted Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley. “We appreciate you today and every day!”

Thank you to all of our healthcare heroes on #NationalNursesDay. We appreciate you today and every day!

— Mike Conley (@MCONLEY10) May 6, 2020

Fellow Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell joined “The Real Heroes Project” by dedicating his jersey to a doctor.

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

Real Salt Lake posted about their gratitude for healthcare workers as well.

Thank You #NationalNursesDay pic.twitter.com/y4JP1mSWxs

— Real Salt Lake (@realsaltlake) May 6, 2020

Like Donovan Mitchell, Utah Royals FC joined in to support “The Real Heroes Project.”

.@chesstrother10 among other superstars are joining to thank #TheRealHeroes of the frontline for #NationalNursesDay

Make a jersey like Chestley thanking your heroes on the frontline and post a picture using #TheRealHeroes pic.twitter.com/StomzRSqVZ

— Utah Royals FC (@UtahRoyalsFC) May 6, 2020

“Thank you to all the nurses who risk their health and safety to care for others,” the University of Utah posted on its official Twitter account. “The heroism you put on display every day is inspiring.”

Thank you to all the nurses who risk their health and safety to care for others. The heroism you put on display everyday is inspiring. #NationalNursesDay #NursesWeek2020 #ThankYouNurses pic.twitter.com/CU6lHTH0Bu

— University of Utah (@UUtah) May 6, 2020

Utah State Athletics honored former Aggie gymnast Breyanna Aufiero, who is now a healthcare worker.

On the front lines with former @USUGymnastics Student-Athlete @breeziebee2.

➡️ https://t.co/WQP7EZE2qa#ThankYouNurses#AggiesAllTheWay pic.twitter.com/Xuzdkyfvgc

— Utah State Athletics (@USUAthletics) May 6, 2020

Southern Utah Athletics also tweeted about their gratitude for nurses on National Nurses Day.

Thank You 🙌 #NationalNursesDay pic.twitter.com/q8Em10uCWz

— SUU Thunderbirds ⚡️ (@SUUThunderbirds) May 6, 2020