Albert Lexie is one in a million. As a child, he was dirt poor and dropped out of school. Today, Lexie, 56, makes a living by shining shoes. He works at the Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh. He charges $2 to shine doctors' shoes and makes about $9, 000 per year. In addition, he gets tips from the doctors. Lexie is not well-off, but he gives all his tips away to the hospital. Since 1885, he has given more than $40, 000 to help kids. "Albert's work is as important as any doctor's work," says one regular customer, Dr. Samuel Kocoshis. "He is a true humanitarian."

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Man Gives Away Free Cash

Don Stephenson is ____________. Stephenson,36, was living on the streets a few years ago. He was homeless and ____________. "I didn't know where my next meal was coming from," he says. Now Stephenson has a home and _________________ as a mechanic. But he has not forgotten the people on the streets. One night a week he goes to the poor side of town. Stephenson is not week, but he stands on the street corners and HANDS OUT* $5 or $10 to anyone who needs it. _____________, he ___________ food and clothing. "I don't want to see anyone hungry," he says. "I understand these people because I'VE BEEN THERE.**


* hand something out: distribute something
** I've been there: I"ve experienced that