The Houston Texans are sending four vaccinated health care workers to Super Bowl LV in Tampa Bay as part of the NFL's celebration of frontline medical heroes.
On Tuesday, TORO and Texans cheerleaders surprised four employees at Texas Children's Hospital West Campus with the news and gift bags for their upcoming trip. The Texans will be sending Texas Children's Hospital West Campus Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Medical Director Dr. Matthew Pesek, nurses Matt Rivera and Bhumi Patel and respiratory therapist Kaitlin Hernandez to Sunday's game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs.
Of the 22,000 fans in attendance for Sunday's Super Bowl, approximately 7,500 will be vaccinated health care workers either as guests of the NFL or one of the 32 clubs from their communities.
"These dedicated health care workers continue to put their own lives at risk to serve others, and we owe them our ongoing gratitude," NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said. "We hope in a small way that this initiative will inspire our country and recognize these true American heroes. This is also an opportunity to promote the importance of vaccination and appropriate health practices, including wearing masks in public settings."
The NFL will also recognize health care heroes around the country through a variety of special moments both in the stadium and during the CBS broadcast.
The Houston Texans are sending four vaccinated health care workers to Super Bowl LV in Tampa Bay as part of the NFL's celebration of frontline medical heroes. On Tuesday, TORO and Texans cheerleaders surprised four employees at Texas Children's Hospital West Campus with the news and gift bags for their upcoming trip.
