We live in extraordinary times. And we rise up to this challenge by risking our lives.

The 2020 Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) and the disease created by its spread (COVID-19) has ravaged the world and our home, the United States of America.

As of early April 2020, the mortality rate borders on at least 20 times more deadly than the horrible 2017-2018 influenza season by US estimates.

As healthcare workers, we suffer the horrible stain of student debt that prevents us from having stable financial lives. And why? Because we spent our youth learning how to protect our countrymen and countrywomen from plagues and scourges like COVID-19.

We have recently lost many gifted nurses, practitioners, physician assistants, physician residents, healthcare workers and attending physicians to COVID-19. Many died with student debt while risking their lives and paying the ultimate sacrifice.

This is not what we want for America; and this is a small price for America to pay to help show our gratitude and appreciation for those who risk themselves, their families and their loved ones everyday to make sure we feel the love of the US healthcare system.

Please join us in petitioning the US government to forgive our student loans. It’s the least we can do.