Stephen's Journey - Stephen Paletta Oprah's Big Give - Winner

Stephen Paletta is a typical family guy—he's a devoted father of three and refers to his wife as his best friend. "She's the best thing that has ever happened to me," Stephen says.In 2004, he traveled to Rwanda—a trip that changed his life. "For the first time, I was really hands-on and connected to the plight of the poor and the Third World," he says. "The images and the people I got to know would not allow me to just go back to work and worry about making my own money."