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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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How about this: 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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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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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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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 NotesWhen 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!
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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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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!
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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!
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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!
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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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After getting into a car crash, Lilah was comforted by someone unexpected.
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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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After Molly's husband died in a skiing accident, a friend came up with a novel idea to offer support.
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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.
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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Karen felt overwhelmed at the prospect of clearing out her parents’ old belongings. Then someone stepped in to help.
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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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Rasha remembers the 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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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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