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According to a report from the Associated Press, Davis made sure his students and their families in Los Angeles received internet access during the pandemic and hosted tech workshops to help people learn how to use the devices. Dorner is the COVID-19 ICU nurse manager at Tampa General Hospital, and Martin helped veterans, high school athletes and local youth connect virtually through the Wounded Warrior Project.

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PHOTO: Honorary Super Bowl captains, nurse Suzie Dorner, educator Trimaine Davis and veteran James Martin react on the field before Super Bowl LV between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs on Feb. 7, 2021 in Tampa, Fla.
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Goodell said the trio was picked for embodying the league’s message of “It Takes All of Us” this season. They served as this year’s Super Bowl Honorary Coin Toss Captains.

\"Chorus of the Captains,\" a poem by @TheAmandaGorman to honor James Martin, Trimaine Davis, Suzie Dorner and community heroes everywhere. #SBLV pic.twitter.com/ya5dwnYWMD

— NFL (@NFL) February 7, 2021

“During this incredibly challenging time in our lives, Trimaine, Suzie and James have exemplified the essence of leadership, each in their own way,” Goodell said in a statement. “We are grateful for their commitment and proud to share their stories and recognize them during this special moment on Super Bowl Sunday.”

Leading up to her Super Bowl moment, Gorman took to Twitter and shared how excited she was to recite poetry at a football game.

\"Poetry at the Super Bowl is a feat for art & our country, because it means we're thinking imaginatively about human connection even when we feel siloed,\" she wrote on Twitter. \"I'll honor three heroes who exemplify the best of this effort. Here's to them, poetry, & to a #SuperBowl like no other.\"

Three heroes – Trimaine Davis, Suzie Dorner and James Martin – who served as leaders in their respective communities during the global pandemic will be honored at Super Bowl LV as this year’s Honorary Coin Toss Captains – here’s how they found out about their selection. pic.twitter.com/NvjxcGz1PH

— NFL (@NFL) January 27, 2021

\"I also can't reiterate how exciting it is for me that others are excited to see poetry at a football game,\" she added. \"What a time to be alive.\"

Gorman’s Super Bowl performance comes less than three weeks since she amazed the nation with her poem, “The Hill We Climb” at President Joe Biden’s Inauguration. Her poem received praise from thousands on social media including Oprah Winfrey, Hillary Clinton and former President Barack Obama.

I also can’t reiterate how exciting it is for me that others are excited to see poetry at a football game. What a time to be alive https://t.co/Lgi6AvyEdj

— Amanda Gorman (@TheAmandaGorman) February 7, 2021

Since the inauguration, the 22-year-old from Los Angeles native has also signed a deal with IMG Models and her two upcoming books -- which will be published by Penguin -- already have 1 million copies being printed for each.

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