Day 6: Thank you to those who must deliver the worst news.
Behind many of our first responders are the amazing families that support them, ensuring that they can be there to support the community.
Today is Day 7 of Fortem’s 10 days of gratitude – a day to say thank you to all the first responder families who sacrifice so much.
The 10 days of gratitude is a celebration of all that first responders do to support our communities ahead of Thank a First Responder Day on Wednesday 11 June. Now in its sixth year, Thank a First Responder Day creates a clear and resounding voice of gratitude for the frontline workers and volunteers who do so much, often for very little thanks or recognition. It was created by Fortem Australia, the nation’s leading independent and not-for-profit organisation supporting the mental health and wellbeing of first responders and their families.
First responders do extraordinary things to support the community, but they are ordinary people who are mums and dads, daughters and sons and sisters and brothers. Thei families often give up so much, like being together at sporting games, school events or special occasions like birthday and Christmas.
There is also the worry that comes with being a first responder family, knowing that your loved one is out there in times of danger and other crises, and wondering what time they will be home. First responder families are amazing and deserve our appreciation and support.
Don’t forget to share your love for all first responders and their families do with our Triple Zero with Heart symbol 0❤️0. Draw it on your hand, snap a photo and share it on social media during the 10 days of gratitude. Let’s get the whole country involved in showing our gratitude! #ThankAFirstResponder #PowerOfThanks #TAFRD
You can also leave a message of gratitude on the Thank a First Responder Day website at Gratitude Gallery – Fortem Australia.
