If you are a nurse, doctor, or other health care worker in Colorado - do not be discouraged by @MayorHancock’s actions. Colorado stands with you.

If you spending Thanksgiving alone to protect your family, friends, and neighbors - do not be discouraged. Colorado stands with you.

If you canceled or scaled back holiday plans because you listened to the Mayor’s advice - do not be discouraged. Colorado stands with you.

If you strained the bonds of friendship and family by sticking to the advice of public health experts - do not be discouraged. Colorado stands with you.

If you own or work for a business on the brink because you’re trying to follow public health guidelines - do not be discouraged. Colorado stands with you.

If you’re a City of Denver employee who is dealing with unpaid furlough days this year - do not be discouraged. Colorado stands with you.

If you stood up to COVID deniers and trolls only to have the Mayor hand them ammunition - do not be discouraged. Colorado stands with you.

If you are dealing with the daily discomfort of wearing masks to protect people around you - do not be discouraged. Colorado stands with you.

If you are a public official of any kind trying to convince the community to follow public health guidance - do not be discouraged. Colorado stands with you.

If you have a baby who hasn’t met their grandparents - do not be discouraged. Colorado stands with you.

If you are one of the 206,439 Coloradans or 33,650 Denverites who has had COVID-19 - do not be discouraged. Colorado stands with you.

If you have lost someone in your life due to COVID - including the 2,860 Coloradans and 510 Denverites - do not be discouraged. Colorado stands with you.