Nick Venetucci Jack-O-Farmer
A farmer, Venetucci helped kids learn where food came from.
From This is True for 5 September 2004
philanthropy
Known more for giving their money away than for making it
Sybil Brand Female prisoner advocate
Brand advocated for improved treatment of women prisoners — and the death penalty if they deserved it.
From This is True for 15 February 2004
Virginia McKnight Binger Philanthropist
It was her life’s work to give away her family’s money to make the world better.
From This is True for 22 December 2002
Percy Ross The ever-thankful
Ross was a successful businessman, but is much better known for what he did next.
From This is True for 11 November 2001