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South suburban philanthropist Early Walker honored with Presidential Lifetime Achievement award

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Chicago-area philanthropist Early Walker on receiving the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award

South suburban philanthropist and husband of FOX 32's very own Tia Ewing talks about his reaction to being honored with the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award.

CHICAGO - South suburban philanthropist Early Walker received the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award during a service at Fellowship Chicago Church on Sunday.

Walker is the owner of W and W Towing and has donated thousands of dollars to food drives and programs that help lift people out of poverty.

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Various city officials took part in the presentation of the award, which is signed by president Biden.

"I was ecstatic. I was elated. But more importantly I was shocked. I was in disbelief that the President of the United States would find it in his heart to reach out to someone in Chicago," Walker said. 

Walker has also used his towing company to transport millions of gallons of clean drinking water to communities in need throughout the country.

South Suburban philanthropist Early Walker honored with Presidential Lifetime Achievement award

South Suburban philanthropist Early Walker has donated thousands of dollars to food drives and other programs, and often puts his own towing company to work to bring water to communities in desperate need.