WVU Medicine nurse wins $1 million in vaccination sweepstakes

A WVU Medicine nurse’s life was changed forever today (July 21) when she received a visit at work from Gov. Jim Justice.

Denise Morrison and dozens of her co-workers at WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown were called in for what they believed to be a simple meeting with the Governor. But Gov. Justice surprised the crowd, entering the room alongside Babydog and announcing that Morrison was the lucky person whose name had been drawn as the latest million-dollar prize winner in the “Do it for Babydog” Vaccine Sweepstakes.

The Governor then presented a ceremonial check for $1 million to Morrison, who works as a charge nurse in Ruby Memorial Hospital’s Surgical Services department.

Earlier in the day, Gov. Justice presented a woman from Charleston with the keys to a brand-new, custom-outfitted truck through the vaccination sweepstakes program.

Additional West Virginians were announced as “Do it for Babydog” winners this morning for prizes, including two full four-year scholarships to any public institution in the state.

Vaccinated West Virginians have just two more chances to win in the “Do it for Babydog” Vaccination Sweepstakes. All West Virginians who have had at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine can register at DoitforBabydog.wv.gov for an opportunity to join the list of winners.

Below are some photos from the Morrison's life-changing visit from the Governor.