Thank You, Medical Professionals

 written by 20203 Kim Seoyeong

People around the world are going through a difficult time because of COVID-19. People are thanking medical staff members for their efforts in treating patients and putting their lives at risk. Koreans are doing various activities, like Thanks to This Challenge, to fight the virus positively. 

Thanks to This Challenge was launched in 2020 to encourage medical staff who worked hard to treat and care for patients. After a person uploads photos or videos of sign language on social networking services, three hashtags are included. Some of the included hashtags are #Thanks to campaign, #Thanks to challenge and #Thanks to medical staff. Then the person selects three participants who will do this challenge.

It expanded across the country after people saw the participation of President Moon and celebrities, like BTS and Song Ga-in. Many schools have also seen students lead the project and deliver the results to medical staff.

 

Students from SAWL also participated in this challenge. All the students gathered pictures or drawings to create collages. The student council participated in the challenge under the title of Digital Media High School. The students said they were proud that their small efforts and actions could empower the medical staff.

Many people sent food and daily necessities to hospitals to cheer for the medical staff. The entertainment program “How Do You Play?” interviewed some medical staff. They said that they were impressed by many viewers and their generosity.

Countless medical staff members continue to suffer from this prolonged pandemic since they work long hours and are putting their health at risk. However, many different medical staff members say they have gained strength by seeing the challenge. 

As the pandemic continues, countless people, including the self-employed or small business owners, suffer. To stop this, one must keep a reasonable distance from people and wear a mask. 

Let’s all try to end the crisis quickly and find a happy daily life again!