Episodes
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Rasha remembers the hospice nurse who treated her ailing mom with uncommon kindness.
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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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Missing episodes?
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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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In 2006, Patricia's three-year-old son had a grand mal seizure. She was a single mother, with no one to accompany her to the hospital. But an hour into her hospital stay, a familiar face appeared.
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Growing up, Joy and her parents were dedicated to helping others. Then they received some life-changing help themselves.
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Father Martin remembers an act of generosity by a nun named Sister Janice Farnham.
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Growing up, Juleus struggled to read. Then a young teacher saw his potential.
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Nicole had a seizure while driving to work. When she woke up in the hospital, she learned about an incredible act of courage by another driver on the road.
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After Nick's daughter was diagnosed with cancer, the owner of a restaurant near her hospital made a surprising gesture of support.
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John honors the man who saved his life and inspired his vocation of nearly 40 years.
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When Paix moved to a new high school, he felt lost and alone. Then an older student said something that gave him a flash of hope.
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After fleeing to the US from the Soviet Union, River’s family was struggling to survive. Then, a kind gesture changed their 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!
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After Kathryn burned her face in a kitchen accident, the ambulance worker on the ride to the hospital helped her feel like everything was going to be ok.
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Nancy was terrified after her husband, Tom, suffered a series of fainting spells. When she asked his doctor what they should do next, the doctor’s answer stunned her — and changed her life.
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Bethany was feeling overwhelmed as a single mom with three small children. But one small act of kindness by a neighbor let Bethany know she'd be okay.
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A worker at a funeral home makes a special effort to locate the family members of an ailing woman, and unwittingly uncovers a family secret that goes back decades.
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After Julie developed a persistent cough, no one seemed to be able to identify the cause. Then, her unsung hero stepped in and saved her life.
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Forty years ago, when JoAnne was working the night shift as a neonatal nurse, a baby girl was born terminally ill. JoAnne recalls the way her supervisor, Nancy, went above and beyond to make the baby feel loved.
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When Ben got a call about his mother being badly injured, he feared the worst. But when he arrived to the hospital, he learned how a stranger's quick thinking had saved her life.
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Biar tells the story of a stranger who approached him on the street in Nairobi, Kenya and "sowed a seed of kindness" that he carries with him today.
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