When disaster struck on September 11, seven-year-old Lex Zee was determined to take action to help the people impacted by the World Trade Center tragedy. Wanting to make a real difference, he set his sights high and chose $1,000 as his goal, all of which he would donate to the American Red Cross. He met his goal and surpassed it by raising more than $1,012. "There are a lot of children and people who need help. I want them to get their homes back," said Lex.

Lex started the fund for the Red Cross by donating $5 dollars he received from the "Tooth Fairy" and then he hit the streets to sell greeting cards with the American flag pictured on the front. On the Upper West Side, he stood outside for five days selling cards. When it started to rain, his parents, Fern and Neil Zee, urged him to come inside but he refused, insisting that he would only come in once he'd reached his goal of $1,000.

The Stephen Gaynor School, where Lex is in the second grade, also helped him to raise the money. Lex's fellow classmates and teachers donated to the cause and Lex was presented with a certificate of honor for his philanthropic determination.

When asked how it feels to have worked so hard to help people less fortunate than himself, Lex replied, "Great! My mom and dad are proud of me and I'm happy that I did it."

The American Red Cross is grateful for all of Lex Zee's hard work. All American Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by voluntary donations of time and money from people like Lex Zee.