Law enforcement and safety personnel stop at local hospitals to thank staffs for their dedication to their work in dangerous times.
Hospital staff gathered on the rooftop of USC-VHH.
By Mary O’KEEFE
During times of great hardship many lead by example with compassion for others, showing that the idealized vision of America is not always a distant memory from the past.
Below are just some of the examples of the acts of kindness and support CVW has seen demonstrated throughout the community:
Starting on Monday, fire departments from LA City, Glendale and LA County, law enforcement from Glendale and Los Angeles County Sheriffs, LASD Montrose Search and Rescue and California Highway Patrol joined together to show their support for medical staff on the front line of the COVID-19 pandemic.
From Monday to Wednesday, emergency responders went to Dignity Health-Glendale Memorial Hospital, Glendale Adventist and Verdugo Hills Hospital. Today from 6:30 p.m. to 7:20 p.m. emergency responders will return to Dignity Health-Glendale Memorial Hospital and on Friday from 8:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. they’ll be at Verdugo Hills Hospital. They turned out to show support for the medical staff that continues to risk their health as they care not only for patients who have tested positive for COVID-19 but those who need other medical care.
Last week, staff members at USC-VHH were surprised when they received a donation of 750 Westerlay Orchids from Carpinteria.
“We’re showing our gratitude to those on the front lines of this pandemic, setting a goal of sending 100,000 flowering orchids to nurses, doctors and other hospital staff in California,” explained Westerlay Orchids owner Toine Overgaag. “We need the community’s help to reach this goal, so we are looking for significant financial sponsorships to help cover partial costs while ensuring the livelihood of our 120 employees and the survival of our business.”
The company has been around for over 40 years. They ship more than three million plants annually to local grocery stores throughout the Western United States. They started their 100,000 Orchid Challenge by shipping orchids to several major LA hospitals. For information or to join the 100,000 Orchid Challenge, email tovergaag@WesterlayOrchids.com. For more information. visit WesterlayOrchids.com.
There have been many who have supported medical staff at local hospitals by providing lunch or dinner because it is sometimes difficult for them to leave the area to eat. Adventist Health Glendale recently got a surprise from singer Lizzo when she treated caregivers to lunch.
“I just wanted to show you a token of my appreciation by sending you all some lunch,” Lizzo said in a recorded message.
“Thank you to music superstar @lizzo who treated Adventist Health Glendale caregivers to lunch,” said Alicia Gonzalez, Adventist Health Glendale spokeswoman. “Thank you for your support of our doctors, nurses and support staff as they work tirelessly to service our community during the COVID-19 health emergency.”
The staff was appreciative of the donation during this time of crisis, she added.
“As COVID-19 continues to spread quickly throughout the nation, those who work in health care and at our hospitals are truly heroes, stepping up in a way that deserves our gratitude and admiration,” Gonzalez added. “Lizzo, we feel so honored by your generosity. Heartfelt thank you from Adventist Health Glendale.”
There are many more stories of those supporting others during this time of social distancing, from people who bring dinners to neighbors who are at risk and unable to leave the home to a woman who made face coverings for workers at a local essential business. Although everyone is facing challenges never faced before there is comfort in knowing the spirit of giving and compassion is still active in the community.
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