Butler's Jean Purvis wins coveted Heinz award, $10k for health clinic
PITTSBURGH — If anyone can recognize a true champion, it's Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney II.
Rooney attended the ceremony on Thursday night in the Steelers locker room at Heinz Field where Butler's own Jean Purvis received the 28th Senator John Heinz Award from the United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania's Tocqueville Society.
“I was excited to meet her for the first time. What she's done as a volunteer is a great story,” Rooney said. “We're proud to have her here.”
Rooney and all in attendance at the award reception beamed as Purvis, 98, of Butler, chatted with those who congratulated her on being recognized for her relentless volunteerism.
As part of the award, Purvis received a check for $10,000 from UPMC Health Plan, which will be donated to the community health center named for her off East Butler Road in Summit Township.
Purvis is the first Butler County resident to receive the Senator John Heinz Award for her volunteerism.
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