Governor Kay Ivey is calling on all Alabamians to leave on their front porch lights overnight each Friday in October to show support for healthcare workers during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

“We’re lighting up Friday nights for our heroes. I’m continually amazed at the dedication of health care employees who work all year long to care for us and who during tough times, such as COVID, only seem to work harder,” Ivey said in a release.

“We owe them a huge debt of gratitude for the countless hours they’ve spent at hospitals, clinics and other facilities saving lives and helping to prevent the spread of this virus,” the governor continued.

In addition to the front porch lights, many high schools across the state will be honoring those who work in healthcare at football games on Friday, October 16.

The public relations campaign is officially titled “Light Up Friday Nights” and it is a collaboration between the Governor’s Office, the Alabama Hospital Association, the Alabama Department of Education, the Council for Leaders in Alabama’s Schools, the Alabama Independent School Association, the Alabama High School Athletic Association and School Superintendents of Alabama.

The official proclamation can be read here.

“I urge all Alabamians to give an extra pat on the back this month to the men and women who have gone above and beyond during this virus and who continue to do so,” concluded the governor.

Henry Thornton is a staff writer for Yellowhammer News. You can contact him by email: henry@new-yhn.local or on Twitter @HenryThornton95