Our local channel 12 news station recently feature Ruth Wooten for her service to the community.
90-year-old Tempe woman to retire after nearly 6 decades of hospital volunteering – Ruth Wootten has consistently volunteered at hospitals in the East Valley for 57 years, but will do so for one last time on Monday.
Author: 12 News
Published: 5:43 PM MST June 23, 2019
Updated: 6:45 AM MST June 24, 2019
PHOENIX — A 90-year-old woman will volunteer for one last time on Monday, after nearly 60 years of lending a hand at East Valley hospitals.
Ruth Wootten has consistently volunteered for 57 years, most recently at Banner Gateway Medical Center in Gilbert, the company said in a press release.
She has most recently manned the information desk at the center, “where she helps visitors with a smile,” the company said.
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