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Your Everyday Heroes
People do extraordinary things every day. They share their time, resources, or love. They show incredible strength and courage. They inspire us by their example. Here are true stories about real-life heroes, written by visitors to the site. You can also share a story of your own hero.
Jeff And Diana M
Jeff and Diana own and operate a state of the art, gymnastics and cheer leading training facility in McKinney, Texas. When my granddaughter began participating in their program, I was skeptical about the benefits. During the last few years I have seen physical, mental and emotional benefits to her. What really won me over was their program for Special Needs Kids. Pro Spirit offers a team experi... read more→
Values:
APPRECIATION
Judith C
My hero is my wife. At 67, she has endured 17 years of constant struggle with Parkinson's disease. In all these years I never heard her complain. Using everything medicine has to offer, plus some homeopathic measures, she has managed to overcome many of the worst Parkinson's perils. With her quiet nature and good mannerism, she drove Parkinson's out of our life. Yes, she has problems,if Parkins... read more→
Values:
PERSEVERANCE
Lindy M
My mother in law has been a true blessing, not only to me, but to immeasurable others.
Lindy's entire life has been dedicated to helping others. She helps her family, and she helps complete strangers who become family. Just since I've known her, she has helped send a young man in Haiti to college; she helped a Hispanic mother who was brought to the United States as a child herself secure he... read more→
Values:
HELPING OTHERS
Ashley U
The day Ashley was born 19 years ago, doctors told us she wouldn't be able to do much. Well, I am so pleased to say how wrong the doctors were! My beautiful daughter, Ashley, was born with Down Syndrome and can do anything and everything! This past year I have been diagnosed with a very debilitating disease, and Ashley has turned into my nurse. She has absolutely done everything to make my l... read more→
Values:
PERSEVERANCE
Elise M. R
My Mom has supported me unconditionally in my endeavor to start a business that produces time lines of American history. She has edited my business plan and letters, listened to my ideas, let me use her car, lent me money to the point of being in danger of losing her home. This is devotion and support beyond what could possibly be reasonably expected. Please visit History Strips to see and buy ... read more→
Values:
LOYALTY
Mr. Ajibola Maborukoje M
Born 1950, the late Mr. Ajibola Mabo, zealous and determined, always believed you will achieve whatever you set your mind on. Even in a poor competitive African economy, he became an industrialist with little formal education. He worked so hard to see his children get the best of education and his family secure even at the expense of his life. From grass to grace he rose. A father like no other. read more→
Values:
DETERMINATION
Cathy K
My hero is my mother. I know everyday I wake up that each day above ground is a good day. My mother has had Hodgkin's Disease & just recently overcame Breast Cancer. My mother works a full time job, even through radiation treatments, is always there when people need her & never lets the world bring her down. She is a "buddy" of a student in Pontiac, MI because this student needed guidance in he... read more→
Values:
PERSEVERANCE
Chloe B
My daughter, Chloe, is a beautiful little 6 year old with Down Syndrome. I am amazed EVERYDAY when I look at her. She has defied all stereotypes and diagnoses that we have ever assumed with her Syndrome. Her hard work, determination, commitment, ambition, and so many other adjectives that I could use to describe her, have helped me help her become the beautiful human being she is today. On a da... read more→
Values:
HARD WORK
Beautiful Teamwork
A number of years ago when my daughter Ellen was running high school cross-country, occasionally I assisted Coach Moore, the cross-country coach, with cross-country meets. Up until recently, the school year for students in South Carolina started in early August. If you have ever been in South Carolina in the summer you know that there is nothing more miserable than the heat of an August after... read more→
Values:
TEAM WORK
You The Foundation For A Better Life
When I first began seeing your ad's I wondered who this group was and if it was our tax money being diverted to someone as payback for a political favor. My husband and I decided to look up "The Foundation for a Better Life" and much to my amazement it was someone who just wanted to promote better values to improve society. WOW! Someone doing something on their own dime to make a better Amer... read more→
Values:
HELPING OTHERS
Haley P
My best friend is my hero. While I was losing myself in drugs and alcohol. She was the one that stuck around and was always there to save me from myself and helped me become sober. And now, seven months later, here I am still sober. She is my number one supporter. read more→
Values:
FRIENDSHIP
My Students
Each day, I have the privileged of witnessing heroic efforts. I am a special educator for preschoolers on the autism spectrum. I start each day knowing that I will learn more than I teach. That I will get more than I give. That I will have more questions than answers. The learners in my class need to fight a battle against their sensory systems just to get dressed for school. Play is work. Hard... read more→
Values:
COURAGE
Carrie K
Through a 3+ year battle with cancer, this young lady never lost sight of what mattered to her. Her education, her family. She didn't want to be the center of attention, didn't want people to feel sorry for her. She maintained a 3.0+ grade average at a major university while suffering through chemo and surgeries. She continued to work and go to school until her very last day. Even when she ... read more→
Values:
STRENGTH
Alan C
When I was a child our family was on welfare and not doing well. We were four children being raised by a single mother. Alan had never met us before, but ended up paying for our education and serving as a role model to me until this very day. Without his kindness and guidance it is hard to imagine that I would have been able to accomplish all that I have today. read more→
Values:
COMPASSION
STEWARDSHIP
William R
Bill is a college professor at The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey. He teaches, among other courses, Microbiology. As I've already had the class and been graded, and I won't have him for any other classes, there is no conflict of interest in my sharing this story.
Bill is my hero for the following reason: In the fall of 2008 he had the lower portion of his left leg removed due to ... read more→
Values:
OVERCOMING
Suzzette E
My hero is my pastor's wife, Suzzette. She is an amazing woman. She has advanced Parkinson's disease but you will never hear her complain. She always has a smile on her face and is always helping someone in need. She never speaks discouragingly about anyone. She is an amazing woman. A woman of faith, integrity, strength, beauty, and much more. read more→
Values:
TRUE BEAUTY
INSPIRATION
Michael M
My hero is my father who, sadly, passed away May 28, 2001, but left a legacy for his sons that will outlive all of us. Born a cast-off kid in Omaha, my father worked his whole life to make a better life for himself and his family. He never crowed about his accomplishments, and even took his share of hardships, but he never complained, and his family always came first. He always was, and alwa... read more→
Values:
HUMILITY
Len G
Len was diagnosed with Alpha 1 Antitrypsen deficiency, a generic form of emphysema. While his lungs deteriorated slowly over the years, he did what he could to stay healthy, continued his college education, worked out even while using supplemental oxygen to help him breath.
Finally, Len was given the gift of life...a family donated their teenage daughter's organs after her untimely death.... read more→
Values:
GRATITUDE
STEWARDSHIP
Jan H
My late wife Jan is and always will be my hero. She and I met when we were teenagers, I married her two years later. She and I had such a wonderful marriage. We had our ups and our downs just like everyone else, but we had a warm and trusting relationship. God so richly blessed us with a fine, fine son, we built two great homes together and had two exchange students in our home plus countless f... read more→
Values:
SPREAD YOUR WINGS
Eunice Kennedy Shriver
One of my biggest heroes is the founder of the Special Olympics. Her family, and the world, lost this beautiful soul this year. Her story has been told, published, and shared. I do not believe I have the ability to express just what she did for individuals with disabilities, their families, and the rest of us that have been granted to opportunity to share their gifts in thanks to her. It is my ... read more→
Values:
REACHING OUT