West Los Angeles resident Joy Munn and Bel Air resident Phyllis McCray were recently honored at Orthopaedic Hospital for their volunteer service on behalf of pediatric patients with crippling disorders. Both have made a significant contribution to local communities.
After receiving care and life-changing advice from Orthopaedic Hospital, Munn made it her life’s mission to give back to the institution that took care of her as a child. Munn has spent more than 9,750 hours volunteering her time at Orthopaedic Hospital, which amounts to approximately 1,219 eight-hour workdays of charity service. At 79 years old, she plans to continue volunteering for as long as she possibly can.
McCray has volunteered at Orthopaedic Hospital for more than 32 years. And her daughter and granddaughter have followed in her footsteps by also volunteering at the hospital.
McCray currently pledges her time as a buyer in the hospital’s gift shop and is a member of the Los Angeles Orthopaedic Hospital Foundation Board of Trustees. Her daughter assists in special education classes. And moving into the third generation, McCray’s 15-year-old granddaughter also is involved in community service.
Munn and McCray were recently honored for their volunteer service at Orthopaedic Hospital’s Volunteer Recognition Awards Luncheon.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on May 3, 2004. Read the original PDF.