“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’”

Fred Rogers’ iconic quote is a pillar for a new movement that has grown in Sheridan over the last 10 days.

Helper Brand, a collaboration between Bighorn Design Studio and Only Co., revolves around a simple white tee with HELPER and a small red heart emblazoned across the front.

A group of partners is donating at least $5 from every shirt sale to benefit a cause of their choice.

The concept, Only Co. CEO Josh Law explained, was inspired by the many organizations and individuals who have gone above and beyond to support the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Many of these efforts have centered on health care workers, who are at the front lines. Doctors and nurses, administrators and custodians — these community members are working hard to ensure the hospital is clean, running smoothly and ready to adapt during this ever-changing situation.

Sheridan County residents and organizations have been rallying behind these heroes with donations ranging from free coffee and delivered meals to air scrubbers and hotel rooms.

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