My Unsung Hero

My Unsung Hero

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My Unsung Hero episodes

  • Corey Widmer's Story

    When Corey’s car stalled in the middle of a busy intersection, he was surprised by who stepped up to help

    Do you have your own story of an unsung hero? We'd love to hear it! Record a voice memo and email it to us at [email protected]. 

    Some guidance:

    --Focus on ONE moment that you will never forget. 

    --Make sure you're in a quiet, non-echoey room.

    --Speak conversationally, like you're talking to a friend.

    --Let us know why this person continues to impact your life.

    --If your hero were standing front of you today, what would you say? Address them directly.


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    5 min
  • Nora Durkin's Story

    One day in 2001, Nora called 311 to report abuse she said she had experienced as a child. The voice on the other end offered her compassion, and hope.

    If you or someone you know has experienced sexual violence, you can receive free, confidential support by calling the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800-656-4673.

    Do you have your own story of an unsung hero? We'd love to hear it! Record a voice memo and email it to us at [email protected]. 

    Some guidance:

    --Focus on ONE moment that you will never forget. 

    --Make sure you're in a quiet, non-echoey room.

    --Speak conversationally, like you're talking to a friend.

    --Let us know why this person continues to impact your life.

    --If your hero were standing front of you today, what would you say? Address them directly.


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    4 min
  • Megan Atherton's Story

    The morning after Megan was evicted from her home, her car broke down. She had nowhere to go — until a stranger stepped in to help.

    Do you have your own story of an unsung hero? We'd love to hear it! Record a voice memo and email it to us at [email protected]. 

    Some guidance:

    --Focus on ONE moment that you will never forget. 

    --Make sure you're in a quiet, non-echoey room.

    --Speak conversationally, like you're talking to a friend.

    --Let us know why this person continues to impact your life.

    --If your hero were standing front of you today, what would you say? Address them directly.

    -- Here are some tips on how to make a great recording on your phone.


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    5 min
  • Ian Sandler's Story

    When Ian got a middle-of-the-night call that his daughter had collapsed, he didn't know what to do. Then, an Uber driver went above and beyond to help.

    Do you have your own story of an unsung hero? We'd love to hear it! Record a voice memo and email it to us at [email protected]. 

    Some guidance:

    --Focus on ONE moment that you will never forget. 

    --Make sure you're in a quiet, non-echoey room.

    --Speak conversationally, like you're talking to a friend.

    --Let us know why this person continues to impact your life.

    --If your hero were standing front of you today, what would you say? Address them directly.

    -- Here are some tips on how to make a great recording on your phone.


     


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    5 min
  • Janet Kahn-Scolaro's Story

    Janet's sister, Susan, was diagnosed with terminal cancer, and unable to attend her daughter's high school graduation. Then the hospital staff came up with a plan.

    Do you have your own story of an unsung hero? We'd love to hear it! Record a voice memo and email it to us at [email protected]. 

    Some guidance:

    --Focus on ONE moment that you will never forget. 

    --Make sure you're in a quiet, non-echoey room.

    --Speak conversationally, like you're talking to a friend.

    --Let us know why this person continues to impact your life.

    --If your hero were standing front of you today, what would you say? Address them directly.

    -- Here are some tips on how to make a great recording on your phone.

    Thank you!


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    4 min
  • Mike Huddleston's Story

    Mike fell on the sidewalk, and wasn’t able to get up on his own. Then a kind stranger asked how he could help.

    Episode Notes

    When Leahruth began to cry at a tollbooth, the toll collector offered unexpected comfort.

    Do you have your own story of an unsung hero? We'd love to hear it! Record a voice memo and email it to us at [email protected]. 

    Some guidance:

    --Focus on ONE moment that you will never forget. 

    --Make sure you're in a quiet, non-echoey room.

    --Speak conversationally, like you're talking to a friend.

    --Let us know why this person continues to impact your life.

    --If your hero were standing front of you today, what would you say? Address them directly.

    -- Here are some tips on how to make a great recording on your phone.

    Thank you!


    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    5 min
  • Jennifer's Story

    When a group of girls were bullying Jennifer in middle school, someone unexpected stepped in and changed the way she looked at the world.


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    7 min
  • Leahruth Jemilo's Story

    When Leahruth began to cry at a tollbooth, the toll collector offered unexpected comfort.

    Do you have your own story of an unsung hero? We'd love to hear it! Record a voice memo and email it to us at [email protected]. 

    Some guidance:

    --Focus on ONE moment that you will never forget. 

    --Make sure you're in a quiet, non-echoey room.

    --Speak conversationally, like you're talking to a friend.

    --Let us know why this person continues to impact your life.

    --If your hero were standing front of you today, what would you say? Address them directly.

    -- Here are some tips on how to make a great recording on your phone.

    Thank you!


    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    5 min
  • Denise Elliott's Story

    Nearly 60 years ago, a young boy took action when Denise and a friend were struggling in the ocean.

    Do you have your own story of an unsung hero? We'd love to hear it! Record a voice memo and email it to us at [email protected]. 

    Some guidance:

    --Focus on ONE moment that you will never forget. 

    --Make sure you're in a quiet, non-echoey room.

    --Speak conversationally, like you're talking to a friend.

    --Let us know why this person continues to impact your life.

    --If your hero were standing front of you today, what would you say? Address them directly.

    -- Here are some tips on how to make a great recording on your phone.

    Thank you!


    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    4 min
  • Julia Weber's Story

    As the earth shook beneath Julia's feet during an earthquake, a stranger offered her comfort.

    Do you have your own story of an unsung hero? We'd love to hear it! Record a voice memo and email it to us at [email protected]. 

    Some guidance:

    --Focus on ONE moment that you will never forget. 

    --Make sure you're in a quiet, non-echoey room.

    --Speak conversationally, like you're talking to a friend.

    --Let us know why this person continues to impact your life.

    --If your hero were standing front of you today, what would you say? Address them directly.

    -- Here are some tips on how to make a great recording on your phone.

    Thank you!


    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    5 min

About My Unsung Hero

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The daily news can fill us with despair. My Unsung Hero is an antidote to that despair. Each episode reveals what the news ignores: everyday acts of kindness and courage that transformed someone's…

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