Volunteer Spotlight Featuring Kelly Ruth Fuqua

Kelly Ruth’s journey to rediscovering her spark is a testament to the power of community and creativity. While she enjoyed volunteering at events like the Edwardsville Halloween Parade and the Rotary Criterium bike race, it was joining the Curtains Up Theater Company that truly reignited her passion. From her humble beginnings as Tree #3 in The Wizard of Oz, Kelly Ruth quickly became a vital part of the group—joining the board and performing in productions like Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Christmaspalooza, and Cinderella, where she was one of only four featured dancers. Her dedication helps keep one of the area’s only free theater groups thriving, opening doors for families to explore the performing arts together.

 

Kelly Ruth’s impact extends far beyond the stage. She serves as president of her church’s Board of Regents of the Endowment Fund, leads revenue enhancement efforts for the American Cancer Society’s Farm to Table Metro East dinner, and is the largest provider of Knitted Knockers to breast cancer care clinics in the St. Louis area. Whether she’s folding 500 origami cranes or hand-painting 150 forks, Kelly Ruth brings creativity, compassion, and energy to every cause she supports.