Operation Holiday Cheer: a mission to bring joy to healthcare workers

Lights and sirens activated.

Local law enforcement on a mission to spread joy to those who also keep the community safe -- healthcare workers.

From Indio to Palm Springs, Eisenhower to Desert Regional, officers paraded through the valley to show their appreciation.

Local healthcare workers say they appreciate the community coming together to cheer them up, in a job that can sometimes be very stressful.

“It gets a little bit overwhelming at times but right now with all the holiday cheering, a lot of people coming to support us, it’s very nice to see that.”

Patricia Gates, Desert Care Network RN

"We work in a high stress environment… so coming together and celebrating and being on a happy note is a good way to celebrate this holiday season.”

Kimberly Garcia, Desert Care Network RN

Operation Holiday Cheer starts Tuesday in Riverside County, including the Coachella Valley. It continues Wednesday in San Bernardino, San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara County.

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