My Unsung Hero
My Unsung Hero : NPR Accessibility linksMy Unsung Hero The My Unsung Hero series, from the Hidden Brain team, shares the stories about people whose kindness left a lasting impression on someone else.
Justin Horner's story has resonated with many. Justin Horner hide caption
toggle caption Justin HornerHe was stranded. A stranger offered help and a message: 'Today you, tomorrow me'
Veronica and Roger. Roger Lynn hide caption
toggle caption Roger LynnHis wife was dying. Here's how a nurse became a 'beacon of light'
Teresa Hernandez with Lucca. Teresa Hernandez hide caption
toggle caption Teresa HernandezA gesture of generosity has stuck with Oliver Muensterer. Oliver Muensterer hide caption
toggle caption Oliver MuenstererHe forgot his shirt for a job interview. A hotel employee had a novel solution
Alexandra Middlewood said the small gesture made her realize why she loved the job. Alexandra Middlewood hide caption
toggle caption Alexandra MiddlewoodEllen Butterfield and her husband Chas Eisner. Ellen Butterfield hide caption
toggle caption Ellen ButterfieldThe border guard looked forbidding — then surprised them with his empathy
Mary Griffis' unsung hero reminded her that people need to support each other and to keep going. Mary Griffis hide caption
toggle caption Mary GriffisUnder a barrage of road rage, a woman found help from a stranger when her car stalled
David and Sarah Lubarsky in Sept. 2023. David Lubarsky hide caption
toggle caption David LubarskyThree hospitals ignored her gravely ill fiancé. Then a young doctor stepped in
Calvin Lowe and his son, Tyler. Calvin Lowe hide caption
toggle caption Calvin LoweThea Rhiannon remembers the man who came to her rescue decades ago. Thea Rhiannon hide caption
toggle caption Thea RhiannonLaura Eshelman's interaction with a man on the street more than a decade ago has stuck with her. Alex C Baker hide caption
toggle caption Alex C BakerJennifer Reinhart says that for the first time since her fall, the hospital worker made her feel like she was going to be OK. Jennifer Reinhart hide caption
toggle caption Jennifer ReinhartKatie Ortman Doble with her mother Ann Doble. Katie Ortman Doble hide caption
toggle caption Katie Ortman DobleJeff Balch says he has tried to replicate the example set for him more than 30 years ago. Jeff Balch hide caption
toggle caption Jeff BalchWhen Lauren Passell slipped on the ice and broke her hip, a stranger stepped in and got her to the hospital. Lauren Passell hide caption
toggle caption Lauren PassellA stranger swung in to help when she slipped on ice. Now, she wants to pay it forward
When Renée's boyfriend couldn't find his passport at the airport, she felt his anger rising. Getty: Westend61 hide caption
toggle caption Getty: Westend61She was bracing for her boyfriend's anger. Then a stranger stepped in
Laura Carstensen survived a horrific crash 50 years ago. Lisa DeNeffe Photography hide caption
toggle caption Lisa DeNeffe PhotographyHeather Harper says her unsung hero taught her the importance of acknowledging someone else's pain. Heather Harper hide caption
toggle caption Heather HarperIn a time of profound grief, a woman at church acknowledged this mother's pain
Alie Ward (left) says Lila Higgins has caused an exponential effect in her life. Alie Ward hide caption
toggle caption Alie WardAn unexpected invitation from a stranger changed her life trajectory
Trieste Belmont believes small kindnesses can be more powerful than we realize. Trieste Belmont hide caption
toggle caption Trieste BelmontA comment shouted from a stranger in a passing car saved her life
An interaction made Lynn Fainsilber Katz feel like she could continue the life she wants to have. Lynn Fainsilber Katz hide caption
toggle caption Lynn Fainsilber KatzVige Barrie remembers her unsung heroes, Mary and Kevin. Vige Barrie hide caption
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