Andre Gomes has delivered a personal message of thanks to the “brave, dedicated and amazing” NHS staff working to treat and contain coronavirus.
The country will unite at 8pm on Thursday for its third Clap for Carers – a nationwide round of applause showing appreciation for the selfless efforts of NHS staff and other key frontline workers during the ongoing pandemic.
Portugal international midfielder Gomes came to Everton from Barcelona in summer 2018.
In his video message, the 26-year-old expressed gratitude for the selfless health workers who are working tirelessly to save lives during the pandemic.
Gomes also recorded personal messages to staff at Alder Hey and Aintree University Hospital, where he received "amazing" care after fracturing his ankle last November.
Watch Gomes’s message in full by clicking the video below.
To: @NHSuk staff and all key workers.
— Everton (@Everton) April 9, 2020
From: The 💙 of @aftgomes and everyone at #EFC.
Subject: #ThankYouNHS #ClapForOurCarers #BlueFamily. pic.twitter.com/lVEyz4FAS7
Everton Football Club and Everton in the Community launched ‘Blue Family’, a coordinated outreach and engagement campaign to maintain contact with fans and provide vital support and assistance to some of the most vulnerable, socially isolated and at-risk members of the community in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Blue Family has also seen the Club and charity introduce a referral form enabling fans and the wider public to refer people they believe might need a friendly voice to speak to at this difficult time.
>>>CLICK HERE FOR THE REFERRAL FORM<<<
During the coronavirus pandemic, people are reminded to stay at home to support the NHS and help save lives. For full details of the Government guidance, visit here.
