Why is Alberto Hurtado so important in Chile?

Father Alberto Hurtado is very important in Chile, it is recognized by all. He is remembered for the great solidarity that was with people, especialmemte with poor children who were in the streets (in the river mapocho), cold, hungry, abandoned, among other things, well he did for Father Hurtado was helping them out on his truck, took them home and fed them. Good for all its actions and including Alberto Hurtado is recognized a saint.
Today there is a history museum, where they have their van and some things that belong to him.
Always remembered by the phrase that said "you have to give until it hurts", well this is what made him incredibly helped the needy with love and pleasure.