Larry Stewart (philanthropist)
Larry Stewart (born 1948 in Bruce , Mississippi ; † January 12, 2007 ) was an American philanthropist , also known as "Secret Santa" .
The Kansas City-based Stewart began after his rise from a poor background in 1970 to hand out small and medium sums of money anonymously but personally to the needy. Although he continued to fund charities in various communities (including his hometown Bruce ), Larry Stewart was a firm believer in his practice of direct "handover" because "people don't have to apply for it, apply for it, or stand in line." . Stewart had made his fortune in entertainment and telecommunications. By the time he died, he had already personally given over $ 1.3 million to those in need, but did not reveal his incognito until 2006 after he was sent toWas suffering from esophageal cancer . Stewart began to initiate others in the philosophy and nature of his generosity, and also to train them in practice. In addition to the funds provided by Stewart, applicants willingly spent a total of $ 65,000 of their own funds over the 2006 Christmas season.
Larry Stewart died of esophageal cancer on January 12, 2007 .
Web links
- FAZ.net via Larry Stewart
- rp-online via Larry Stewart
- secretsantausa.com
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Stewart, Larry |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Secret Santa |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American philanthropist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1948 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Bruce |
| DATE OF DEATH | January 12, 2007 |