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Hearts of Gold

Every Sun Devil has a heart of gold. Experiences of the pandemic made us dig deep to respond with grit, determination, innovation and humanity. Not only did the Sun Devil community keep moving forward, we rolled up our sleeves and helped our surrounding communities do the same. Hearts of Gold recognizes the people behind the sacrifices and their heroic efforts to emerge from the crisis even more hopeful and optimistic for our future than before.

The Sun Devil community wants to hear from you! Whether you are a student, alumni, fan, faculty or staff, tell us what this experience was like for you. ASU is launching the Hearts of Gold campaign, a multifaceted effort to collect and share Sun Devils’ personal experiences. We also invite you to participate in Hearts of Gold events celebrating the spirit and strength of our community, to recognize those who made a difference for you and to help spread the word about resources available to all Sun Devils, from counseling to COVID-19 vaccines. 

 

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I couldn’t be any prouder of the way this group of caring individuals has stepped up to fight the greatest challenge of our time. They are inspirational, selflessly going above and beyond for months on end.

Josh LaBaerExecutive director of ASU Biodesign Institute and ASU’s Clinical Testing Laboratory for COVID-19

I volunteered for vaccination duty to be a part of something bigger than me. I have had the luxury of staying safe at home for the majority of the pandemic, and I was excited to be able to lend a helping hand.

Bethany LiedikeSenior nutrition student

 

It hasn't been about money or even recognition for this team, it's been about doing what we can to impact our communities and to solve pressing challenges as they arise.

Nikhil DaveStudent leader in ASU's Luminosity Lab, Winner, XPRIZE Next-Gen Mask Challenge

 

 

 

Over a thousand Sun Devils have done anything and everything that has been necessary to keep our community healthy and safe, protect and maintain the university’s assets, and provide the goods and services that have allowed ASU to persevere under these challenging circumstances. ... They have my deepest admiration.

Morgan R. OlsenASU executive vice president, treasurer and chief financial officer

 

If I have skills or experience that I can contribute to being part of the solution, that’s what my call is. That’s how I should answer. Things will come up that we don’t anticipate, and we just have to respond to them with accurate, safe, quick, on-your-feet solutions.

Breanna CarpenterEvents coordinator with Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions

 

We were sitting on our couch at home watching reports that per capita, the Navajo Nation was the third-largest COVID-19 epicenter in the country. We decided we had to do something, this is my family.

Darryl SamASU alumnus, member of the Navajo Nation and co-creator of First Peoples’ COVID-19 Resource Drive.

 

 

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