

#24 mit Andrea Wirsum von Together For Healthcare Heroes
Mar 30, 2021
Andrea Wirsum, a manager of Together For Healthcare Heroes, shares insights on honoring the steadfast healthcare workers of the COVID-19 pandemic. She discusses the initiative's mission to provide relaxation spaces for these heroes, born out of collaborative efforts in Ibiza. Andrea emphasizes parental roles in nurturing empathy in children and reflects on the challenges of explaining the pandemic to young ones while making memories. The conversation highlights resilience during crises, showcasing the strengthened connections among families and the significance of gratitude.
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Origins Of A Gratitude Movement
- Together For Healthcare Heroes was created to give exhausted medical staff a moment to relax and feel recognized.
- The initiative grew from private homeowners and hoteliers donating stays to thank frontline workers during COVID-19.
Ibiza Hosts Open Their Homes
- Some homeowners on Ibiza offered their private houses to frontline workers as a personal thank-you gift.
- Local residents, agencies and the island's government quickly supported and helped launch the project.
European Ambition Beyond Ibiza
- Together For Healthcare Heroes positions itself as a European initiative, not just a local charity.
- The team aims to expand to many European holiday destinations and onboard more accommodations and healthcare participants.