Children's Hospital Pittsburgh

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"Every Tip, Every Penny, for the Children" — The Story of Albert Lexie, the Shoeshine Man Who Donated Over $200,000

For over 30 years, Pittsburgh shoeshine man Albert Lexie donated every penny of his tips to the Children's Hospital Free Care Fund, totaling more than $202,000. Living on minimum wage without a car or luxuries, his quiet generosity saved countless children's lives and redefined what it means to give.

Jul 2, 2026

"The Tips Are for the Kids" — The Shoeshine Man Who Donated $202,000 One Dollar at a Time: The Story of Albert Lexie

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