Ole Miss to Honor Healthcare Workers Through Athletic Season

The Ole Miss Athletic Department announced Thursday in a press release that they would be honoring healthcare workers submitted by fans during the 2020-2021 athletic season through various avenues.

The press release can be found below.

OXFORD, Miss. — For their dedication to our safety and well-being during the pandemic, Ole Miss will be honoring members of the healthcare community throughout the upcoming sports season.

The athletics department will be saluting these heroes by featuring select workers on 2020-21 stadium cups as well as recognizing them on the videoboard and on social media during games. 

“As a nation, we are forever indebted to our healthcare workers, whose bravery, hard work and selflessness have helped ensure our safety during these difficult times,” said Keith Carter, Ole Miss Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics. “These acknowledgements are just a small token of our appreciation, and we will continue to explore opportunities to honor those special men and women that have sacrificed themselves for the betterment of our communities.”

Submit the name of a health care worker by visiting OleMissGameday.com/Heroes and completing the form and uploading an image.