My Unsung Hero

My Unsung Hero

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My Unsung Hero episodes

  • Adrianne Drazin's Story

    Adrianne was on a long overseas flight with her baby and two young children. After she exited the plane, she noticed a family nearby, waiting for something.

    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
  • Leidy Klotz's Story

    They met as rivals on the soccer field. Then they became teammates.

    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
  • Eranda Jayawickreme's Story

    Eranda was nervous on his first overseas trip by himself, until a fellow passenger went the extra mile to help him out. 

    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
  • Susan Dickman's Story

    After Susan rushed to the hospital to check on her sick father, a stranger offered her comfort in an unexpected way. 

    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 Minson's Story

    When Julia's mother was struggling with late-stage cancer, Julia had a conversation with a doctor that made her feel heard.

    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
  • Dorothy Tiernan's Story

    Years ago, when Dorothy’s father was dying in the hospital, a nurse worked to lessen his suffering.

    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
  • Susan Haas' Story

    Susan recalls the hairstylist who took a chance on her when she couldn't afford a haircut.

    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
  • John Kindschuh's Story

    John remembers the quick thinking of his hospital roommate, who called for help when John's speech began to slur, and may have saved his life.

    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.

    6 min
  • Daniel Willingham's Story

    When Daniel's daughter ended up in the ICU in a foreign country, a stranger helped him get there. 

    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
  • Barbara Romero's Story

    Barbara spent years trying to understand her son's difficult behavior. Then someone said something that made her realize that it was no one's fault.

    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.

    6 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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