John --
For weeks Alaskans have made huge sacrifices to help slow the spread of the pandemic. We've cared for sick loved ones, watched important milestones pass us by, and many of us haven't left our homes for weeks.
But Alaskans are a tough and resilient people, and we have been finding creative ways to get through this difficult time--for example, the infamous teddy bear hunt that has taken the nation by storm has made its way to Alaska!
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This pandemic has proven just how much we rely on local publications and journalists to keep us informed with up-to-date information and give us moments of joy -- some of which, we wanted to share with you below.
Here are some other ways people across Alaska have come together these past few weeks:
Sneaker reunites with its student:
Sand Lake Elementary teachers and staff in Anchorage took time out of their days to start returning students' possessions -- things like books, pencil boxes, shoes and winter clothing. Staff emptied out each locker and classroom and then coordinated with families to reunite kids with their belongings. And it was all executed in just six and a half hours! We cannot thank our teachers and faculty enough for what they've done for us during this time.
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Kotzebue holds parade for its high school graduates:
The "hunker down" order forced the school district to postpone graduation ceremonies until the fall, but the Kotzebue community came together for its high school's senior class by celebrating with a parade of four-wheelers and decorated trucks. KOTZ, the local radio station, even played "Pomp and Circumstance" on loop for 30 minutes so vehicles could tune in as the seniors rode in the parade!
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Drive-through Pinning Ceremony:
University of Alaska Anchorage's graduating class of nursing students were still able to receive their pins. Graduates drove through to receive a flower, their pin, and a gift from the class behind them. We salute each and every one of our newest nurses!
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The Midnight Sun Run is still on -- with a twist:
Keep your running shoes on -- the 38th annual Midnight Sun Run will still happen this year... just online instead. The bucket-list event that takes place every year is going digital, so participants can complete their own 10-kilometer course from Friday, June 19, to Monday, June 22 and post their times online!
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Juneau celebrates Star Wars from far, far away:
Star Wars fans from across the galaxy gathered (at a safe distance) to see "Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope" at Gold Town Theater's pop-up drive-in theater located at the Juneau Yacht Club.
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Drive your tractor to work day:
This is what country artist Jason Aldean envisioned when he released his song "Big Green Tractor." Dr. Al was invited to join forty-two farmers in Palmer as they delayed traffic around town to participate in the fourth-annual event to support local agriculture. Despite bare store shelves, Alaskans will have locally grown fresh produce this summer, thanks to local farmers!
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All these stories highlight just a few of the many ways people across our state and our country are finding happiness and helping each other out during this pandemic -- and we could not be more proud to see everyone coming together.
If you still haven't gotten your good news fix, check out WebCenter 11's weekend roundup of positive headlines.
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Stay healthy and continue looking out for each other,
DrAlGrossAK.com
P.S. Visit the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services for up-to-date info about the coronavirus.
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Dr. Al Gross is a commercial fisherman, surgeon, and a lifelong Alaskan. He's provided medical care to patients in the depths of the wilderness, prospected for gold, and faced off with multiple grizzly bears and is still here to tell the tale.
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