Dr. Ruth Tan Lim of the Rotary Club of Mesa Sunrise has been named the District 5495 2022 Champion for Peace.
 
The award was announced and presented at the District 5495 Peace Symposium held May 12 in Prescott, and also shared at May 14 at the District Conference at the Prescott Resort and Conference Center.
 
Dr. Ruth has been an advocate for peace and a long-time peacebuilder. She has traveled to several countries participating in global grants and helped to plant a number of peace poles throughout Arizona.
 
She is a veteran of the first Desert Storm War, and a long-time passionate provider of health care for children. She has collaborated with physicians and other organizations to provide much needed medical care and assistance to those of all ages in need of eye exams, hearing exams and dental exams.
 
Dr. Ruth is in the process of making Mesa an International City of Peace, and has been an active member of the Mesa Sunrise Rotary Club for more than 15 years.