Ruslan Gurvits
“I started volunteering at Mt. Diablo Medical Center in Concord, CA because it was just across the street from my residence at that time….I soon added another hospital to my volunteer resume: John Muir Medical Center. In addition to working 40 hour weeks to support my family, I spent twelve hours each week giving back to my community at two different hospitals. At John Muir Medical Center, I volunteered in the Pediatrics and Rehabilitation Departments and created the Infection Control Volunteer Pod….I also interpreted from Russian-to-English and English-to-Russian. At my school, I have initiated and managed projects that raised funds for Autism Speaks, UNICEF, American Cancer Society, and National Stroke Association…..Community service and volunteerism is a major component of who I am today. Helping my community molded me into a leader. I gained experiences and memories that will last my entire life”.
Ruslan Gurvits- Scholarship Recipient
“I am a Registered Nurse at a local San Francisco hospital. I met Ruslan at the John Muir Medical Center while he was volunteering there….Although he is only 17 years old, he is much more prepared than most college seniors I have met in my entire career for a professional career…..I would also like to add on the fact that Ruslan was a Cal-HOSA State Officer in addition to being President of the Warrior Power Lifting Club, and an officer of other organizations. He is truly a beneficial asset to our community”.
Janet Gower
California Teacher of the Year 2002