AMBITION
I always told my children - if you never ask, they can't tell you anything.
If you do ask, they just might tell you YES!
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BECKY B
My hero was my mom. She would get up in the morning make my dad's lunch, and his breakfast. Then get my sister and I up. Make us breakfast. She would go to work then come pick us up after school. Help with homework. Make supper for all of us. Pay out all the bills, mow the grass, take care of us when we were...
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LANCE RISES
In November 2008 I lost my job that I had for 10 years. Followed by losing my 401k. Then in May 2010 my mother was diagnosed with terminal cancer. She passed away a month later in June. I also am a black belt in martial arts and run a program here in the town I live in. Then some things happened in martial arts...
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ALVARO I
My husband is my hero because he always triumphs over his circumstances. A creative artist and wonderful husband and father, he has overcome distance, illness, loss, and discrimination to continually encourage others and take care of his family.
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MARK C
Mark is a man who chose to begin a personal outreach to homeless folks in and around Taunton, MA, whether in cardboard boxes, under bridges, or in abandoned buildings. He started simply, distributing socks, gloves and personal items from his personal funds. In his "spare" time, he managed to attain his paralegal...
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AN ANGEL AMOUNG US.
I was coming home to Auburndale Fl.on leave while serving in the Army and would be transferring to a new assignment stateside on my return. I had a small briefcase that contained extremely important records including my orders, vital new assignment information, medical and service records etc. with me. My flight...
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DEB W
MY JOURNEY WITH THE AMAZING DEB WEBBER
Just a little testimonial about Deb Webber as she is one person that sits very close to my heart and I appreciate more than words can say Deb is an amazing, inspirational, loving person with a heart overflowing with gold. Her soul is so gentle and her hugs warm your heart...
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ARTURO R
Arturo Ramirez is a hero to so many... for many reasons. He grew up VERY poor with eight bothers and sisters. Shortly after leaving the military as a Vietnam era veteran, he got caught up in drug addiction, alcoholism, and crime (Selling drugs. Lots of them.) Eventually, Arturo spent many years in prison as a...
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ERIN D
I met Erin through an integrative health practice in New York City. At the time, she was working as the receptionist. From the first moment I met Erin, she greeted me with one of the biggest and warmest smiles. Since, then we have become friends. Erin is truly inspirational. She is an artist living in Manhattan,...
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SELENA B
Born and raised in Compton, California Selena joined a street gang at just the age of fourteen. After nearly ten years of the violent and toxic lifestyle, Selena discovered a new plan and hopeful purpose for her life. Since walking away and embracing her new found identity, she has been a victim?s advocate for...
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STEPHANIE B
Stephanie Busby founded Sunshine Mail Foundation in 2010. With a degree in social work from the University of Maryland and a love for children, Stephanie crafted a mission focused on children in homeless shelters, foster care and hospitals. As a crafter, Ms. Busby had long been making homemade cards and sending...
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GARY F
Gary is a firefighter paramedic and works 24hr shifts, he cares very much for the people in the community. One morning a few months ago while just leaving town for work. During which time, I saw a woman's purse like planner lying in the middle of the road just a couple of miles from our home with everything...
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JENNY LYNN A
Jenny Lynn is an amazing woman! She suffered a sexual assault while on a business trip 20 years ago, and as part of her healing has now written a book about the experience and recovering. She now takes the time to do speaking engagements to encourage and empower others, as well as to raise awareness on this...
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TOM M
my hero is my grandpa. He is there you need help on something. i think he is the smartest person on earth because if you ask him something he knows the answer to it. If he isn't doing something he just might be on the computer finding out more things. that's why my grandpa is my hero.
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JEANNE H
I do not even know where to begin with only 500 words to describe my hero! Calling Jeanne a hero is an understatement. I've always tried to convince her that she is indeed a hero, but she claims she’s just another individual.
Jeanne is my former high school youth leader whom I have known for five years now....
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KRISTEN O
Kristen adopted Nashville with her whole heart! In 2010 Nashville had a record breaking flood, Kristen's car was flooded off the road and her apartment was flooded, yet when the call went out for help sandbagging the water treatment facility she didn't hesitate! Every time I turned around there she was, hauling...
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ROB S
My hero, Rob Stewart, is a great man. He is one of the few people in the world who are putting a step forward to saving the sharks of the world!
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AZHER
I think this person is a real Hero in life. He has the courage to feed the poor and homeless daily. Today was the 269th day he has been providing lunch to poor people.
It really amazes me how he manages all of this. When asked, he once told me that he knows what hunger means and that is the sole reason he has...
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SERGIO S
This is my baby brother and he is my hero because he has showed me how to love someone unconditionally :)
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JAMIE A
Jamie Andries is my hero because she is 14 and a amazing cheerleader. She on Cheer Athletics Cheetahs (Large Sr. Coed Level5) which is really amazing high sam to be on, you have to have amazing skills to get to this level. She has been on this team sense she was 13 years old! She also cheers at her highschool on...
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SHANNON R
My hero is Shannon Roberts because she is an amazing dancer! She dances at the San Francisco Ballet Company. She inspires me to keep dancer even though sometimes it is hard. Someday i want to be just like her!
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JIM CRAIG
Jim Craig was possibly the best goalie ever. In Lake Placid 1980 he won a gold medal during the Olympics. A great miracle story that really inspires me as a goalie.
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SHANNON R
Shannon Roberts is a Prima Ballerina, with San francisco ballet. I have known her for a very long time, and she can dance so graceful and beautiful. She also inspires me to try my best at dance all the time, because one day i want be a professional dancer just like her!!!!3
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JENE D
This is my grandmother she has just passed away of bone cancer.
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TOM W
Tom Wallisch is a professional skier. He has been my hero for a while now. He is still my hero because he never gives up on what ever trick he is trying to do. He commits while on the mountain.
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MY FRIENDS
My friends are always so supportive! Im so thankful i have met the people i have, and they help me so much. Whenever something goes wrong at least one of my friends are there to support me! I have doubted things in my life that i want, and some of my friends have to. But there has always been one friend there for...
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ANNIE B
Annie brings joy to my life. Every day that I see her she makes me smile. She is extremely smart and beautiful. annie always helps me out and is always there for me. She always makes me feel good and tells me to never give up. We have many fun memories together. I Love Annie.
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ABBY B
Abby is my hero! My hero inspires me with everything she does!She is an amazing dancer! Abby is always by my side! Her beautiful smile brightens my day!:)She doest't let anyone bring her down!:)I love her so much!:)She is very pretty. She always has a beautiful smile on her face. Abby is very supportive. She...
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CHARLIE BECKER
Courage comes in many forms and Charlie Becker exemplifies all of them. In 1979, Charlie not only had the courage to pursue his own dreams, but also united a community to pursue a collective goal. Today Charlie and his team inspire children and adults with special needs to be courageous at a camp aptly named,...
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RALPH K
Ralph is my Hero because he is teaching our nonprofit,(ditwtexas.org), to think outside the box when it comes to raising funds. (I have struggled to find innovative fund raising ideas for years) Ralph has brought new ideas to the table that really work! We host free events annually that encourage people with...
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CARLOS G
My friend from Santa Rosa American LL showed me the ropes on how to play Baseball. Other players made fun of me because I wasn't that good. He kept on pushing me to follow my goal. Because of him, I am playing in the All-Stars.
He's a great friend!
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