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For over 30 years, Albert Lexie shined shoes at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh and donated every cent of his tips to the Free Care Fund. By the time of his passing in 2018, the man who earned barely above minimum wage had given more than $202,000 to help sick children receive treatment their families could not afford.
Jun 28, 2026
On April 16, 2007, 76-year-old aerospace engineering professor Liviu Librescu barricaded his classroom door with his body during the Virginia Tech shooting, giving his students time to escape through windows. A Holocaust survivor, he chose in his final moments to ensure others would survive.
Apr 25, 2026Born with a rare and fatal neuromuscular disease, Mattie Stepanek began writing poetry at age three and became a New York Times bestselling author by eleven. In his brief 13 years, he inspired millions, befriended a former president, and left behind a legacy of hope and peace that endures to this day.
Apr 14, 2026