March 2013 Winner
Congratulations to Jeanne H—our Everyday Hero of the Month contest winner for March. Read the inspirational nomination submitted by Kamryn. To nominate your everyday hero, click here.
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Your Everyday Hero Stories
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 a collection true stories about real-life everyday heroes, written by visitors to our site.
Marge B.
Submitted by Danielle R about 1 year ago.
This wonderful woman, mother of five, finds the time to help her neighbors, and perfect strangers by providing a warm meal and by directing them to the right resources for their needs for more than twenty years. She is always there for people in need with her time and her money even though she is not a wealthy person. She…
Ray M.
Submitted by RAPHAEL about 1 year ago.
RAY, IS A FATHER TO A YOUNG MAN NAMED ZACK. A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL TOLD RAY AND HIS WIFE THAT THEIR SON MAY NOT LIVE MORE THAN SIX MONTHS BECAUSE OF MULTIPLE MEDICAL CONDITIONS. 22 YEARS LATER, ZACK IS STILL ON THIS EARTH AND FOR THAT REASON, RAY STARTED A GROUP JUST FOR MEN WHO HAVE CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES. RAY IS…
Mary A.
Submitted by Nicole Marie Nigro about 1 year ago.
This woman has been there for me through thick and thin. I've put her through heck and I surely don't deserve this woman as my mother. She is my inspiration to chase my dreams no matter the price. She has the smile of a best friend... Thank you for everything mom..!!
Scott F.
Submitted by TINA BEEBE about 1 year ago.
THIS IS MY SON AND MY INSPIRATION...ALL HIS LIFE HE WAS TOLD HE WAS TO BIG TO BE A RUNNER IN SCHOOL...HIS WILL POWER SHOWED EVERYBODY WRONG. AT AGE 30 HE TOOK UP RUNNING AND RUNS MARATHONS TODAY...SCOTT IS MY HERO...YOU CAN DO ANYTHING YOU WANT TO DO...I LOVE YOU SCOTT
David F.
Submitted by SHERRY about 1 year ago.
At the age of forty seven, the early onset of Alzheimer's disease has wrapped its unforgiving cruel hands around my life with no hope of change. There is no cure. I can no longer drive, take my own medication; I forget my children's birthdays,my ss#... I lose days and I pray for the end. Then I am reminded with great…
Darlene H.
Submitted by Jennifer C. about 1 year ago.
My hero was/is my former boss of 10 years,although she has worked with the same company for 12,I think.She took a chance on hiring me,not really knowing much about my disabilities and how they could affect my job performance.I also consider the woman who went with me a hero as her son has a disabilility as well.I found her through…
Ethan Z.
Submitted by Mary Anschutz about 1 year ago.
Ethan Zohn – TV and Reality Survivor What does it take to be a survivor? For Ethan Zohn, it has taken a variety of things – from drinking a mixture of cow’s blood and cow’s milk in Kenya to fending off his brothers’ backyard power balls to taking a cocktail of cancer treatments. Along the way, Ethan has brought the…
Melissa P.
Submitted by Deborah about 1 year ago.
May 24, 2012 My Hero…..by Deborah Rossi My daughter joined the Air Force right out of High School, imagine that! My daughter the night owl – I still remember telling her “Um hon, you do know that they get up at the crack of dawn, hello”. She is and forever will be the light of my life! Dasia, 5, and…
Doug D.
Submitted by Nikita about 1 year ago.
My grandpa is my hero. He raised three kids of his own and his three grandkids,who definitely weren't his responsibility. He sacrificed any and everything that he wanted to make sure we were given everything we needed and most of what we wanted. He was my father figure when I had none and my security when it was scarce. I…
Colin S.
Submitted by Dr. Dick Carter about 1 year ago.
As a successful lawyer in apartheid South Africa, Colin became increasingly uncomfortable with the racial separation and class stratification. Ultimately he decided to emigrate to America, which he saw as the shining city on the hill. Giving up a lucrative practice, and facing an uncertain future, he and his wife and daughter moved to Texas, where another SA expat known…
Jim W.
Submitted by Joe about 1 year ago.
My hero is my dad for a lot of reasons. His intelligence, creativity, and caring personality are what make him my hero. I’ll start with his intelligence. He graduated Aitkin High School in 1984 as one of the biggest rednecks. He then went to a four year college to become a mechanic which is what he still is today. He…
Marie P.
Submitted by Deb Ploe about 1 year ago.
Marie P. is a wonderful young and joyful 79 year old angel who is a blessing to myself and many many others! Marie serves on almost every committee in our church. Marie helps with coffee hour and Youth Group and wherever she can provide baked brownies or cookies that are delicious and baked with love. Marie makes breakfast for our…
James M.
Submitted by Linda Macak about 1 year ago.
Strong with a soft heart. Solid, faith based values by which he lived ad died. Teaching/sharing came easy. Guiding sometimes difficult. Would help and take care of others and stood by for support even at the expense of his own safety. Could make and fix just about anything, very often from just about nothing. He said he would always be…
Foundation For A Better Life
Submitted by Rose about 1 year ago.
You people are my heroes. For so long I have wanted to send you a thanksgiving blessing for your witness to true love and the truth. You show simply,but extremely powerfully, the way life should and could be.
Gillean S.
Submitted by Annie Otto about 1 year ago.
A brave girl, now lovely lady of Grace, who is a terriffic Mother. We admire her and hope she is able to know she is celebrated this Mother's Day. All of the values listed below apply to this great lady of faith, love, joy and hope.
Casey
Submitted by about 1 year ago.
I have known Casey for almost 7 years. I first met her through basketball, when I was only in 4th grade. She was a 6th grader and she was already a phenomenal basketball player. She has a lot of confidence, but she is never cocky. She has a strong head on her shoulders and knows what she wants. She is…
Lois H.
Submitted by Candace about 1 year ago.
My boyfriend battled with alcoholism long before I met him. We met drinking, but 4 months into the relationship he got 2 DUI's within 2 weeks of each other. I like to party, but quit drinking to support him while he was on home confinement. He lasted 6 months and stopped breathalizing and going to his drivers benefits program. I…
Gertrude, Anita C.
Submitted by Linda Dahl about 1 year ago.
I have three heroes in my life, they mean everything to me. I miss them more than you will ever know. My granny ma was the best, taught me lesson on how to be a good person, honest and forthright. My aunt was my savior, friend,family, and a mom. She taught me how to be a strong woman and be…
Rob D.
Submitted by Shawn about 1 year ago.
Rob Dyrdek has been a professional fixture in the world of skate boarding for more than twenty years. He is the host of Fantasy Factory and Ridiculousness. Fantasy Factory helps people fulfill their dreams. Ridiculousness about people doing stupid stuff caught on video. He is the owner of DC shoes. I think that he is a hero because he does…
James L.
Submitted by about 1 year ago.
My hero is my boyfriend James Roger Leonard. He is my hero because he has always been there for me. He has always brought me up when I was down. He has helped me focus on what’s most important in my life rather than all the negative things in my life. I couldn’t ask for a better partner. I have…
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