Heroes of Our Time A good heart Dikembe Mutombo grew up in Africa among great poverty and disease. He came to Georgetown University on a scholarship  to study medicine--but Coach   John Thompson got a look at Dikembe and had a different idea.Dikembe became a star in the NBA,and a citizen of the United States. But he never forgot the land of his birth,or the duty to share his fortune with others.He built a new hospital in his old hometown in the Congo. A friend has said of this goodhearted man:"Mutombo believes that God has given him this chance to do great things." Success and kindness After her daughter was born, Julie AignerClark searched for ways to share her love of music and art with her child. So she borrowed some equipments,  and began filming children's videos   in her own house. The Baby Einstein Company was born,and in just five years her business grew to more than $ 20 million in sales.And she is using her success to help others--producing child safety videos with John Walsh of the National Centre for Missing and Exploited Children.Julie says of her new programs, "I believe it's the most important thing that I have ever done.I believe that children have the right to live in a world that is safe." Bravery and courage A few weeks ago, Wesley Autrey was waiting at a Harlem subway station with his two little girls when he saw a man fall into the path of a train.With seconds to act, Wesley jumped onto the tracks, pulled the man into the space between the rails ,and held him as the train passed right above their heads.He insists he's not a hero. He says,"We have got to show each other some love." What did the Baby Einstein Company do at its beginning?
Produce safety equipments for children. Make videos to help protect children. Sell children's music and artwork. Look for missing and exploited children.