National Grateful Patient Day
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Where is National Grateful Patient Day observed?
This day is observed all over the United States.
Who is National Grateful Patient Day observed by?
Everyone observes this day to thank the medical staff for their relentless efforts in impacting people's lives daily.
When did National Grateful Patient Day first start?
Rolf Benirschke is associated with the inception of this day on September 7, 2017.
Who started National Grateful Patient Day?
Although the original creator of this day is not known, it is said that when Rolf Benirschke, a football player, made a comeback after being cured of ulcerative colitis and hepatitis C, he described himself as a grateful patient and started advocating for the cause of being grateful for healthcare workers.
History And Timeline
A single healthcare worker can save several lives, but the world tends to overlook this miraculous fact sometimes. In return, what can we as grateful patients do?
Well, we aren't skilled enough to save a life, but we can show our appreciation for medical professionals, their skills, treatments, and medicine. Let's see how far we have come in appreciating medical workers.
Setback Due To Medical Illness
Rolf Benirschke collapsed during a game due to ulcerative colitis.
1978Comeback From Illness
Rolf Benirschke recovered from a serious illness and played seven more seasons after his treatment.
'80sBenirschke Announced Retirement
Rolf Benirschke declared his retirement from football after playing for many years for the San Diego Chargers.
1986National Grateful Patient Day Proclamation
September 7 was declared to be observed as National Grateful Patient Day every year, and Rolf Benirschke started The Grateful Project.
2017Honoring Of Healthcare Workers
93 medical professionals were honored by patients in northern Colorado.
2020Traditions And Customs
Although there are not any specific traditions and customs for this day, it is a nice idea to text, call or maybe write a short letter to any of the nurses, caregivers, or other healthcare workers you know in order to express your gratitude towards them.
After all, being grateful and showing appreciation is something everyone is happy to receive.
Ways To Observe National Grateful Patient Day
You can donate to any healthcare organization and help fund their medical services, employees, and equipment. You can volunteer, too, if the cause resonates with you.
If nothing else, you could simply help by show appreciation by posting relevant appreciation posts about this day on your social media handles to spread the word about healthcare workers and healthcare organizations and to educate people.
Facts And Stats
- In the Guardian Angel program, several grateful patients in northern Colorado have honored 92 healthcare workers and eight other staff members of eight hospitals. This program allows people to honor doctors, nurses, or other caregivers who have helped them before.
- Another project called the Grateful Patient Project, founded by Rolf Benirschke, provides a platform for patients to come forward and express their appreciation for any healthcare worker, medicine, or hospital that has helped them recover from any illness.
- Many grateful patients then go on to encourage and counsel other patients as a way of passing on support. This way people can show appreciation and support towards medical professionals and their families and help spread awareness about programs associated with organ donation.
What is the significance of National Grateful Patient Day?
The significance of this day is to show heartfelt gratitude towards the medical industry, healthcare workers, and their families for their relentless hard work in saving lives day and night.
How is National Grateful Patient Day different from National Call Your Doctor Day?
National Call Your Doctor Day is to remind people to get their checkups, whereas National Grateful Patient Day is to remind people to show their gratitude towards doctors, researchers, nurses, pharmaceutical companies, and other people associated with the medical field who strive hard to help us when we are recovering from an illness.
How does this day affect people psychologically and emotionally?
Showing gratitude always enhances a person's mood and increases self-satisfaction. Observing this day helps people emotionally and psychologically.
What is the history and origin of National Grateful Patient Day?
Rolf Benirschke, a football player who overcame an illness to become a key player in his team again, is remembered on this day for his miraculous comeback.
When Is This Day Celebrated
- Monday, September 07, 2020
- Tuesday, September 07, 2021
- Wednesday, September 07, 2022
- Thursday, September 07, 2023
- Saturday, September 07, 2024
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