My Unsung Hero

My Unsung Hero

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My Unsung Hero episodes

  • Frances Brissey's Story

    When Frances was injured in a car accident, a truck driver came over 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.

    Thank you!


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    5 min
  • Lilah Clevey's Story

    After getting into a car crash, Lilah was comforted by someone unexpected.


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    4 min
  • Andy Davis' Story

    A favorite from the archives: Andy honors his heart donor and her family, who gave him the ultimate gift during a time of intense grief.


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    5 min
  • Molly Baker's Story

    After Molly's husband died in a skiing accident, a friend came up with a novel idea to offer support.

    If you enjoyed today's story, please share it with one or two people in your life. Word-of-mouth recommendations really help us to  connect more listeners with the stories we share on this podcast. 


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    4 min
  • Angela Zhao's Story

    Shortly before it was her turn to perform in a piano competition, Angela's nerves were getting the best of her. Then a competitor did something that changed her day — and her life. 

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    4 min
  • Karen Muller's Story

    Karen felt overwhelmed at the prospect of clearing out her parents’ old belongings. Then someone stepped in to help.


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    4 min
  • Shalom Auslander's Story

    Shalom grew up in an Orthodox Jewish home. When he was seven, his grandmother offered him something small that made him rethink his entire relationship to religion.


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    5 min
  • Rasha Kowalewski's Story

    Rasha remembers the nurse who treated her ailing mom with uncommon kindness.


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    4 min
  • Mary Fran Lyons' Story

    Not long after chemotherapy for ovarian cancer, Mary Fran was walking through a mall, self-conscious about losing her hair. Then a stranger came up to her, and told her something that gave her hope.


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    4 min
  • Vanessa Foster's Story

    A favorite from the archives: It’s the middle of the night, and Vanessa and her husband are stranded on an Alaskan highway. Just when they’ve given up hope, a car pulls over.

     


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    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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