Everyday Hero Stories

Where did your values come from?

We've all had people in our lives who have made a positive impact on us. A parent or grandparent, a sibling who was there for us, or maybe even just a guy who shines shoes for a living? Whoever they are, tell us their story so they can inspire us even more.

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CARING
MOM M There are the obvious heroes... my mom and dad.. who adopted me at 6 weeks old and took me into their hearts and home. But there are the people you meet, maybe briefly, maybe for an extended period of time, but somehow they make an impression on you, make you see yourself in a better light or maybe just pass...
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CARING
MARY T Today when I look back at my life, I can only think of one person who is my hero. She has been there for me ever since I was born. My mother, she plays a big part in my life. I am an HIV survivor and living healthy and well. My mother has been there every step of the way. She took me to visit my health care...
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DETERMINATION
HAYDEN R When my handsome little boy was 2, he was diagnosed with Autism. His 'disability' hasn't stopped him in amazing everyone he meets. His strength blows me away. He is persistent and a curious learner. His smile, sense of humor, and laugh is contagious. He, without saying a word, encourages everyone he meets to do...
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OVERCOMING
HIS LOVE I am 19 and have already overcome many obstacles. When I turned 9, my problems began. My only friend would hit me, kick me, slap me, call me names. I got teased by my family as well, I was called fat and was avoided by my own brother and cousin for many years. I went on to have more friends, sadly they were also...
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FRIENDSHIP
JOANN J I have known this woman more than 10 years. She is the strongest and most courageous person I know to date. She is a cancer survivor. She's my sister. When I recall memories of time well spent, long talks, laughter at it's best, I am reminded that being a friend or a sister can have an amazing impact on your...
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CHARACTER
COMPASSION When my beautiful home was taken by my government illegally, I certified as a life coach and have spent the last two years helping my friends to accept that life is still good as long as you have your health, even if you have nothing else. It has been very rewarding to spend time helping my community pack up the...
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LOVE
TRACEY P I have never known anyone like her, a woman who has suffered some of the worst abuses ever inflicted on a person, and yet remains uncorrupted by the injustices. As much as her heart has been broken in this life, and by this life, she has retained the innocence of a child - which is to say that there is not a...
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HELPING OTHERS
MELANIE S My ballet teacher is my hero because she teaches me about ballet and life every day. She has helped me become the graceful, persistent dancer I am today.
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KINDNESS
MOM'S BAD DAY My mom went to the grocery store in a hurry one afternoon and filled a cart to feed our family of 8 for another week. She had a number of errands to run, but when she made her purchase and pushed the cart out to the parking lot, she discovered she had locked her keys in the car. She frantically called a...
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COMPASSION
MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU "May the force be with you." Science fiction? Maybe not! It is proven that every living thing emits energy. Our ability to harness and constructively use it is just beginning to be developed. An emotional response for survival is probably the closest in explaining this phenomenon of energy that is in every living...
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HARD WORK
MARK L The man who is my hero is my dad who raised me and taught me how to succeed. He is the hardest worker I know. When I grow up, I want to be as hard of a worker as him.
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COURAGE
CHAD S My hero gave up his life, his wife and part of his hand to serve in Afghanistan. I thank god everyday he's still alive and here with his wife and daughter but, dealing with the loss of his hand. I'm soo thankful he's here with us today. Although in the war zone, it's all about spirit. Thank you Chad!
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GIVING BACK
BUILDING A SCHOOL IN UGANDA My husband and I created Foundation First, Inc. in March 2011 with the hopes of providing basic life skills with education to the most remote areas of the world. Education is taken for granted some places. But it's a matter of life or death for many in the developing world. Circumstances are different. Changing...
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COURAGE
ZOE R Zoe was my late daughter who died of cystic fibrosis at age 11. She never complained and apologized for the trouble she thought she had caused. Her life inspired me to promise on her death bed that I would walk around the world now 25,000 km later I am still going.God Bless You Zoe.
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REACHING OUT
STRANGER My Nana called me and we talked for a while. She told me she was dragging a TV to her car to put out with the trash at her house. A man saw her struggling and went all the way to the stoplight and turned around. He got out and picked up the TV by himself and put it in the trunk. He told her that his conscience...
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CONFIDENCE
BETHANY H She lost her arm in a shark attack,but she never ever gave up.
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INTEGRITY
PARKING AT THE ZOO I never told anyone this before, but I remember when my youngest daughter and I were leaving the Zoo, I had a great parking spot right in front of the entrance. When we came out, I saw a couple looking for a parking space and I stopped them for no reason and told them I would be leaving, took my parking pass, and...
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PERSEVERANCE
HAROLD L He was the youngest in the United States to be diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's Disease. He was 23 years old. He is still going strong today, 28 years with a no cure disease. He was given only 3 to 5 years to live when diagnosed in 1983. He is my hero, my brother Harold. He continues to tell others about taking life...
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COURAGE
MICHALANGELO My hero is my dad. This is his story. He was born in Italy. Then when he was four he moved to Japan where for the first few months he lived there he only ate cookies and milk. His first school in Japan was Saint Mreies. Then he got in to Stanford he moved to the US. Then he worked at Hewlet Packard, where he met...
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COURAGE
BROCK L Brock works at a low-paying sleepaway summer camp in Colorado that goes on for 3 months. He is amazingly smart and athletic, and he could easily get a high paying job or be a pro wrestler. Yet, he chooses to stay and be a counselor, and he couldn't be better.
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CARING
BRIAN P He has been my friend since preschool. He has always stood up for me and been loyal.
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CARING
DWIGHT TAYLOR Dwight Taylor was a fireman who was putting out a fire when he suddenly heard children screaming in the house. He rushed into the flaming building risking his life for them. He saved the two children from the burning building but was severely burned in the process.
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EXCELLENCE
STEVE J Steve Jobs is my hero because with his technology, our world wouldn't be as advanced as it is today. With his products, we have the privilege of fast communication and work ethics. I really enjoy his products even though he has passed it doesn't matter because he changed this world and left a mark on the next...
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HELPING OTHERS
BOB S Bob is a fireman. One day, a building was burning to the ground. Even the firemen were afraid to go inside. A woman was screaming help and Bob rushed in to the rescue and saved her.
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DEDICATION
HELANE S This is the story of a wonderful person. She is the person who helped me through life. She cared for me and fed me. She taught me basic learning. Reading, Math, I all learned it from her. She led me through tough situations. She still does it. No matter what happens she is always there for me. She is my hero. She...
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HELPING OTHERS
FAMILY Your family is very important and does nice things for you. They help you in times when your down.
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DETERMINATION
STEVE J He's my hero because he fought for his life while being the most successful man on earth.
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DEDICATION
ALEX M Alex Morgan was a rising star on the US Women's soccer team. She scored in the finals of the world cup but the US choked in the end. Morgan went to California.
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COURAGE
ALBERT P He is the best baseball player in the world and he gave me an autographed bat.
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ENCOURAGEMENT
MARCO P My hero is Marco P. He was my water polo coach for 3 years. He always inspired me to try my hardest and do my best. Now he is coaching the United States Water Polo team. Marco also told me that hard work and having fun are much better than winning.
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SPORTSMANSHIP
MICHAEL P He got eight gold medals at the Beijing Olympics and is a professional swimmer.
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DETERMINATION
ALBERT E Our hero was neglected in school, but he still stuck to it and studied hard and eventually became the most regarded scientist (and person) of the 20th century.
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COURAGE
LIONEL M Lionel Messi is the world's best soccer player that has ever lived. He is my inspiration. He is my idol. He is what I want to be when I grow up.
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