The Recognition She Deserved
Local news stations also heard of the incredible story. CBS even filmed the story and interviewed Ruth Reed herself about the encounter. It did not take long before everyone on television got wind of the story! The elderly schoolteacher agreed to do the interview on the condition that they would focus on the importance of acting out of kindness. Wawa also offered her free coffee! Aside from the one-off encounter with the celebrity, they wanted to thank her endless generosity over the years.
The Recognition She Deserved
More Praises For Her
After the incident, more people came to know Ruth Reed and admired her initiative to help people in need. People on social media platforms were not shy about praising her for it. A Facebook user who had been her student said, “Ruth was an amazing elementary school teacher in Medford for many years until she retired. Now she continues to give back to the schools by subbing and volunteering. Couldn’t have happened to a nicer person!” Other people recalled how she regularly treated people to coffee from Wawa.
More Praises For Her
