FOX4: Kansas City shines to support frontline workers

Wednesday, the Plaza lights briefly turned back on and the Chiefs, Royals, Sporting KC, Nelson Atkins Museum, Kauffman Center, Marriott, and others shined blue for the frontline and displayed messages of gratitude.

FOX4 talks to Kristin Sollars, an ICU nurse about support from the community throughout the pandemic.

“It feels great to know that the community understands what kind of strain we’ve gotten under because right now does feel the worst since the pandemic began,” Kristin said.

Watch the story below for other ways Kristin said the community can show their appreciation.
 

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