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Secret Santas Help Those In Need
DECEMBER 06, 2008David Johnson, Citizen JournalistLarry Stewart used to roam the city streets each December doling out $100 bills to anyone who looked like they might need a lift. However, just before Stewart died of cancer 2 years ago, he told a friend how much he would miss his practice of helping the needy by being a "Secret Santa." That friend said he would continue the tradition - and he has kept his word.Now two Secret Santas, one from the Kansas City area and the other from the St. Louis area, descend on thrift stores, a health clinic, a convenience store, and a small auto repair shop to dole out $20,000 in $100 bills, hugs, and words of encouragement to unsuspecting souls in need.The secret Santas want to expand their operation to include every state, but so far only nine givers operate in Charlotte, North Carolina, Phoenix, St. Louis, and Kansas City. They plan to start giving in Detroit this holiday season.For these Secret Santas, the hope is to try to motivate others to practice the spirit of kindness shown by Stewart. "It's not about the man, it's not about the money, it's about the message," the Kansas City Santa said. "Anyone can be a secret Santa with a kind word, gesture, a helping hand."Read more about this story at: www.foxnews.com/story/0
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