Renowned millionaire-philanthropist, Percy Ross, author of the weekly Thanks a Million syndicated column has given away all his money. His motto sure rang true for Ross because for nearly 17 years he has devoted his life to helping people through his Thanks a Million to help themselves. Ross' last column will appear the week of September 19 in syndication and the week of October 3 in sponsorship format. Thanks a Million appeared in over 800 publications and each week gave money to people in need of helping hand. Ross and his editor, Nancy Webber, have received millions of letters from people all over the country. He has granted everything from a lifesaving organ transplant, to folding chairs for a newly formed church. Thanks a Million has helped tens of thousands of people through difficult times. Ross made and lost 3 fortunes, until he hit it big in manufacturing trash bags. His company, Ploy-Tech, used recycled materials and to hide the imperfections, colred the bags. He sold his business in 1969 for $8 million, equally dividing it among his wife and 2 sons. In 1983 when Ross was 66 he started Thanks a Million and thought he would never outlive his money. But, he has.