Woman Who Saved 30,000 Children Wins Prize of $1 Million
A woman who saved 30,000 children during Burundi's civil war was awarded with a $1 million humanitarian prize for her work.
This couple from Virginia already had three children of their own, but as Stephanie Culley's good friend lay dying, they agreed to take on six more.
This couple from Virginia already had three children of their own, but as Stephanie Culley's good friend lay dying, they agreed to take on six more.
"She was never worried about herself," said Stephanie told CBS News through tears. "She was never worried about anything but them."
A single mother to the six children, Beth Laitkep lost her battle with breast cancer last month, but before her death, she asked Culley for the ultimate favor.
"It feels like home," the eldest daughter said during an interview about her new family.
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