CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — During the Miracle Month of May, 3News aims to show you the work that is being done at Driscoll Children's Hospital. Much of that work cannot be done without the help of volunteers who make a real difference.
"Great satisfaction," Gift Shop Manager Kathy Kramer said. "It's gratitude off the scale."
The gift shop at Driscoll Children's Hospital is a fully stocked shop where you can easily find the perfect gift, and it is run by the hospital's auxiliary.
"We're taught here to do things the Driscoll way," Kramer said. "It's a constant customer service program that's focused on patients and families. How to treat them better. How to treat everyone better who comes through the door."
Kramer said the work is challenging but rewarding. She has been working there for 19 years.
"If you have spare time come see us and join our team," Driscoll Hospital Auxiliary President Susan Webb said. "We're fabulous. We love it there, it's just contagious."
The hospital's Cottage Shop is where Manager Susan Barnett gets shoes and other gently used clothing items ready for resale.
"I love children and people from all walks of life, no matter what their income bracket is, I just make sure they get nice quality stuff for a nice price," Barnett said.
There's also the Carousel Cookie Shop, where bakers are always serving up fresh and hot cookies. It's another spot run by volunteers who are working hard to help their customers while raising money for the hospital so it can continue its mission of high-quality medical care.