Kelly Ripa has not reached the stage as the Live with Kelly and Mark host because she has not kept her promises.

If Kelly makes a promise, even if it takes years to fulfill, she will keep her word if her actions now are any indication.

When the coronavirus pandemic rocked the world, and everything shut down, causing mass isolation and extreme care, Kelly made a promise to folks who were dear to her.

Kelly, a New Jersey native, often visits the state where her parents live and has spoken about her love for her hometown.

During the pandemic, Kelly shared a touching story about a hospital in New Jersey and why it is so dear to her and her family.

One particular hospital, Cooper University Hospital, where her parents, Joseph and Esther Ripa, met, is the recipient of a promise that Kelly made years ago.

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