FRANCES P
My mom is a person who has cared for others all her life. She was blessed with good parents who were great examples for her. When we were young, she would help our grandparents, caring for them, showing us the importance of family. She took us everywhere, teaching us about the great big world out there. She...
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TYLER P
A few years ago, I was ready to quit on life. It seemed as if nothing was going right. I had no hope, no chance of turning things around. That's when I received "The Card."
Tyler was a great young man, adored by all his teachers and his friends. He was the "model student." Teachers wished every student was like...
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ANN C
I definitely feel Ann Curry is a hero, especially after her starting this incredible movement of 20/26 acts of kindness across not just our nation, but our world! I've always admired her for the compassion she shows for all, no matter where she goes. It would be my dream to meet her one day, but for now, I can...
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MR. WRIGHT
Do you know someone who believes in you? I do. My teacher, Mr. Wright, believes in you. He believes we can all be the best we can be. Do you believe in someone or something no one else believes in? It might not be true, but it's fun to believe. Believing is not just for kids. Anyone can believe. You don't have...
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STEPHEN W
Do you know someone who believes in you? I do. My teacher, Mr. Wright, believes in you. He believes we can all be the best we can be. Do you believe in someone or something no one else believes in? It might not be true, but it's fun to believe. Believing is not just for kids. Anyone can believe. You don't have...
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ONE BOY...BIG DIFFERENCE
This is not a story about me. It's about a little boy who changed me forever. I wanted to do something special during my last year in middle school, so I decided to do an art show at my school for Make A Wish. My best friend is the state ambassador for M.A.W, so everything worked out beautifully. She had all the...
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ROBERT T
Hes a teacher in a town full of druggys encouraging kids to be sober at the worst school in town.
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JUST A FEW SECONDS
Today at a fast-food restaurant I was standing next to their new drink machine, it has a touch screen and can be relatively confusing. There was an older gentleman there trying to get ice and didn't understand how, I proceeded to show him how, and then helped him find and get the drink he wanted. It felt good to...
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PLEASE
Dear, whoever will read this,
This isn't exactly a story, more like a request because I couldn't find anywhere else where I could reach you. At my school, I am part of a group called Rachel's Challenge Club. If you have ever heard of the Columbine shooting it was based off that. What we do is welcome new...
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DANE K
My hero is a teacher at my high school. His name Mr.Kastl. His son has CP.He is trying to help find a cure for CP. Mr.Kastl always has time for me and really cares about me. Mr,Kastl encourages me and hepls me get my grades up. He helps me when I am upset. He never holds grudges. Mr. Kastl helps students find...
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AKI M
My hero of kindness is Aki.He is my mom's boyfriend and a police officer. He helps out the world by keeping us safe. He supports my mom,my sister,and me.He helps pay my mom's bills when things get tough. He helps us with food and clothes. Aki gives me good advice about school.He is teaching me how to be a good...
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A SPLASH OUTSIDE THE POOL
In a message to East Rockingham Principal Eric Baylor, ERHS Swim Coach Debbie Coles recounts her team’s first swim meet experiences:
“I wanted to let you know that our first meet went well. All of our swimmers did an amazing job in the water, but it was what they did OUT of the water that got a lot of...
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JOSHUA W
Joshua W. believes he was placed in this world for a purpose; a purpose he realized after his grandmother gave him a $20 bill to use however he wanted. On his way to church that morning, the 5-year-old began thinking about all the things he could buy with the money. Peering out the car window, Joshua noticed a...
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BETH AND NATHAN M
Beth and Nathan have been and continue to be persistent in finding, then implementing and following through with helps, treatments, and even cures for two of their four children that have a genetic disorder. This has been a 10 year process for the first son, who is cured now through a new child bone marrow...
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ANNIE PAGATPAT P
She is a teacher of sorts: A teacher who understands with just a look, a teacher who had her smile a bargain, and a teacher who really knows your worth.
I love her and she owns a portion of my heart.
She is incomparable.
She is one of a kind.
A beautiful person inside and out.
A loving...
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FRIENDSHIP AND STANDING UP
When I was in second grade, I had a rival. I didn't understand why we couldn't just get along, but it seemed like she didn't want to. Then one day, it was field day and we both were sitting on our towels. Two boys walked up to her and started calling her mean names. I may not have been friends with her, but I...
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JEAN C
I was a school crossing guard. My day started as it typically did...around 10am without warning a car ran a red light. I didn't realize what was happening. I heard metal crumpling and the next thing I was on the ground. Pain rang thru my entire body. I was worried, I heard sirens and knew the school bus was...
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DAVE C
Dave is an ever optimistic guy, plain and simple. He has set a major goal for himself--to partake in 25 expeditions of 1000+ miles, all by non-motorized means, ALL for charity. Along every step, stroke, peddle, row, and stride he lifts the spirits of everyone he meets--even when there are bumps, crashes, and wipe...
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KYLE S
Kyle is an amazing person. He is a young entreprenuer but is always looking at ways to help others in the community. When our young neighbor came to us with bully problems, we introduced him to Kyle (a prize winning MMA fighter) to teach him a few things. This turned into a weekly coaching session and is now in...
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TONY C
my uncle fought in afghanistan an has recently got back he is a good idol and he has taught me a lot
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THANKS, PACHABEL
Pachabel's canon in D always motivates me to do good deeds without an incentive. I know this is small but, I listened to it before I went to the grocery store. While there, I saw this little old woman reaching for some tortilla chips on the top shelf. I saw her and tried to help but they were just out of my...
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AMANDA B
Amanda B. found herself in a city pummeled in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. She wanted to help her fellow New Yorkers in any way possible. After volunteering with the Red Cross in several areas of the city she quickly found what was to become a welcome contribution to people left without a home and many...
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MIKE M
My husband is my hero. He is an Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran. On December 18, 2007, his transport was blown up and he sustained a traumatic brain injury, PTSD and back problems. Despite this, he began college once separated from the military. Even though studying and writing are sometimes difficult due to...
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JULIE G
Throughout life, we all run into people that we consider are heroes. A hero is someone who, in the opinion of others, has heroic qualities or has performed a heroic act and is regarded as a model or ideal. Someone that I consider to be a hero is my Young Life leader, Julie Guinsler. Julie is someone that I can...
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COURTNEY M
My hero is my niece. This last year she has transformed herself physically. She is in the best physical shape of her life. She has helped many others become physically fit including her own family.
She is being a true Patriot. Our country will only survive if each one of us takes on the individual responsiblity...
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MOM AND DAD H
With only a sixth grade education each, both my parents would wake up every day and work their tails off so my sister and I could go to college. At dinner time they would skimp on the few choice cuts of meat so my sister and I could receive that nourishment. They both made countless sacrifices for me and my...
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MY DAD JERRY L
My hero is my dad. He worked hard to provide for us everyday. He never complained. He instilled in me a great work ethic and love for my country. He taught me how to be a decent person full of love and compassion for others. He was always patient and kind. Dads are overlooked in our society today. Their guidance...
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MITCH L
Mitch Lucker was the best. What I loved about him most was his music. He died a few days ago in a motorcyle crash. R.I.P
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EMBRACE YOURSELF
I was on line after Sandy in Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY trying to get to Manhattan . There was a hundred people in front of me, some of them tired, cold, angry and very frustrated with the situation in the middle of that no
So such good thing after 2 hours to can get into a bus. A a great young man appear...
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PATRICK KAMARA
he is my biological brother he always advice me when am going wrong path and most of all he is always their for me
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AARON F
Aaron Fisher is the young man known as "Victim 1," Now "Hero 1" whose claims of sexual abuse began the criminal investigation that put Jerry Sandusky in prison. Aaron is from my hometown, Lock Haven, PA and I couldn't be more proud of him for having the Strength and Courage to come forward for everyone that has...
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SOMETHING SO SMALL TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
While I lived in Ireland part of my college course was to work in the area of children with special needs. I was selected to work in a school with children with disabilities. I had numerous rooms to choose from, such as down syndrome, autistic, and cerebral palsy. I chose to work in the room that was apart from...
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TEAM MARTINA
My hero is my cancer fundraising team called Team Martina.
We are the group of fans that Martina McBride showed a photo of on “The Today Show” on Oct 26.
I started this team of country music fans that has raised over $65,000 for cancer research in a year and rallied to save a family in Nashville in danger of...
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