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He Reinvented the Food Bank

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November 25, 1958 - Chicago Cubs shortstop Ernie Banks named the National League's Most Valuable Player.

Ernie 'Mr. Cub' Banks: A Beacon for Baseball

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Drilling Wells, Saving Lives

A Maryland businessman is helping to bring clean water to thousands of villagers in Ghana. Watch

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Michael Blowen provides sanctuary for retired thoroughbreds. read

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Championing the dignity and rights of Washington, DC's elderly by providing free legal services to those in need. read

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