Meet the healthcare workers the Patriots are sending to the Super Bowl
By Diti Kohli Globe Correspondent,Updated February 6, 2021, 8:00 a.m.
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The doctors, nurses, and clinicians will fly to Tampa s Raymond James Stadium in the New England Patriots plane on Sunday morning.Jim Davis/Globe Staff/Pool
After helping Boston weather the pandemic, a small group of healthcare workers stumbled upon the prize of a lifetime: a ride on the New England Patriotsâ plane, a complimentary hotel stay, and tickets to see Tom Brady (possibly) win another Super Bowl.
Itâs an NFL-sponsored treat for eight Massachusetts General medical professionals who will enjoy the Buccaneers-Chiefs game this Sunday from Tampaâs Raymond James Stadium. The locals will be joined by 7,500 front line workers from across the country.
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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Patriots today announced they have selected eight local healthcare heroes to attend Super Bowl LV in Tampa, Fla., as their guests on Sunday, Feb. 7. These guests were invited in recognition of their unwavering commitment to their community throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Select healthcare workers from around the country, including local healthcare heroes invited by NFL clubs, will take part in various Super Bowl LV festivities at Raymond James Stadium. I believe that many of the people in our healthcare industries are underappreciated, said Patriots Chairman and CEO Robert Kraft. They risk their well-being to ensure ours. It is what they do every day. During this pandemic, those healthcare workers have truly been superheroes. These eight individuals represent the work of all of our healthcare workers. We are honored to recognize and reward them with this trip to Tampa for Super Bowl LV. It is nice to care for those who pr