NFL Giving Away Free Super Bowl Tickets to 7,500 Health Care Workers

As a thank you for your tireless service during the pandemic, the NFL has announced that it will invite approximately 7,500 vaccinated healthcare workers to Super Bowl LV as guests of honor.

Most of these healthcare workers will come from hospitals and healthcare systems in the Tampa and central Florida area. They will receive free Super Bowl tickets and game day experiences directly from the NFL. All 32 NFL clubs will also select healthcare workers from their communities to attend the Super Bowl this Sunday.

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“These dedicated healthcare workers continue to put their own lives at risk to serve others, and we owe them our continued gratitude,” he said. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell in a sentence. “We hope in some way that this initiative inspires our country and recognizes these true American heroes. This is also an opportunity to promote the importance of vaccination and good health practices, including the use of masks in public settings. “

There will also be an additional 14,500 fans at Raymond James Stadium to crown the champion of an unprecedented NFL season.

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“Our local healthcare workers have worked day and night to ensure the health and safety of our community,” said Mayor Jane Castor of the City of Tampa, “and I can’t think of a better way to honor them than with our eyes. the world put our hometown for Super Bowl LV. Our country has suffered so much in the last year and we cannot lose sight of those who worked day after day to keep us safe. Thanks to the NFL for helping make this happen. “