Episode 15 | Compassion For Her Family After Hurrican Hugo Leads This Donor To A Career In Nursing

In this heart warming episode of "Live Local, Give Local" listeners enjoy an excellent conversation between Dave Mason, the Host, this episode's co-host, Adrianna O'Donnell, the Director of Philanthropy for San Ysidro Health, and Wanda Ruben, a donor to San Diego Gives and the Urgent Care Operations Manager for San Ysidro Health. Wanda, a Nurse Practitioner, shares her incredible story as a mother of five young children coming to America in 1990 from the U.S.V.I. after the devastation of Hurricane Hugo. Shortly after arriving in America, Wanda's youngest son, 9 months old, fell very ill with meningitis. Wanda was so moved by the compassion and care from the nurses for a stranger - her son - that she went home to tell her husband she was going to become a nurse and be there for other mothers. From that point on, the trajectory of her life changed and Wanda has forever been moved to help others. Which is also why she became a donor to San Diego Gives - she has trust and care in her heart and knows the money will go to great use. Just an absolutely great story. But even better as we're happy to say that Wanda's youngest son is now 33 years old! Wanda Ruben - thank you for ALL that you do and for your donation to San Diego Gives! Thank you for listening and your support! Don't miss an episode, so be sure to subscribe to the show on your favorite listening app! For more information on the many services of San Diego Gives, please visit www.SanDiegoGives.org.