CARROLLTON, Ky. (WDRB) -- A Carrollton, Kentucky, woman sang at Walmart Sunday for a cause she believes in.
Walmart employee Mary Ruth Robinson is 87 years old and has been singing with her family for the last 30 years.
"I'm having the time of my life. Don't tell anyone, I am having the time of my life. I am not working. I am having fun," Robinson said.
The Robinson Family used to be a full-time touring band and lived and traveled throughout the country.
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They even cut their first album in Nashville but now they occasionally perform in Carrollton.
This time, Mary Ruth, her brothers, sisters and children sang outside for three hours Sunday in hopes of raising funds for Norton Children's Miracle Network Hospital.
"You see the commercials on TV of the kids in these hospitals and you know you beg of people to donate to a great cause like this," David Sherman, who plays the guitar in the band, said. "We are more than happy to come out and set up and play music for a great cause like this."
Walmart has been helping them raise money since the beginning of June. The store plans to announce the grand total soon.
"It really shows the sense of community. The community loves Mary Ruth, and the community loves raising money for Children's Miracle Network Hospital. It means a lot to do this," Walmart employee Coty Dunn said.
Mary Ruth's grandchildren also work at Walmart.
To donate to Children's Miracle Network Hospital (CMNH), click here.
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