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.
Oprah W.
Submitted by Hademi over 1 year ago.
I'm 15 years old and I think that Oprah changed my life. She taught me how to be strong and never give up. When I listen to her talk, I believe I can realize my dream and make my family and my country proud of me. When I'm feeling down, I remember how she did the impossible. She is a…
Pierre D.
Submitted by Bob Bayley over 1 year ago.
Though I am lacking in hard facts, I greatly admire the work of Pierre De Coubertin in bringing back the spirit of the ancient Olympic Games. Though the modern world has yet to adopt the "Olympic Truce" during the Games; the Olympic Village established during competition allows athletes from many nations to freely interact. The Baron felt that the true…
Walt D.
Submitted by Bob Bayley over 1 year ago.
Leaving New York with no source of income, Walt Disney boarded a train to the West coast via Kansas City where he once housed a mouse named Mortimer. Always the optimist, Mr. Disney thus created another optimist, a mouse named Mickey. The two, never say die characters, "worked" together to create the foundation of a magical company that today reaches…
Gregg B.
Submitted by Kerri over 1 year ago.
My hero is Gregg Breinberg the founder of the NY PS22 chorus from Staten Island. The way that he has taught, inspired and compelled the children he teaches to be comfortable as the amazing kids that they are, expressing themselves through song -- in front of millions, is simply breathtaking to me. He has inspired me to try and start…
Pantaleon R.
Submitted by CRISCELDA CASERES over 1 year ago.
THIS STORY IS ABOUT MY STEPFATHER PANTALEON RIOS. WHERE DO I BEGIN? HE IS AN AWESOME MAN! MY DAD MET MY MOM IN SUMMER 1978. THEY DATED AND THEN DECIDED TO MAKE A START AND LIVE TOGETHER. THEY WERE MARRIED IN 1984 AND THEN BECAME CHRISTIANS. AS YRS. PASSED, MY TWO BROTHERS WERE BORN AND WE HAD AN EXTENDED FAMILY…
Hannah M.
Submitted by Maya over 1 year ago.
Hannah is a young girl. Hannah is an amazing singer, and a great soccer player. Hannah is my best friend. Here is why she is a hero. She is in the hospital fighting Steven Johnson Syndrome. Hannah is staying strong through the chain of events that is happening to her. She is unable to see, as the effect of having…
My Family And Friends
Submitted by Jason R over 1 year ago.
At the young age of 14, I've realized life goes by fast. Too fast. You have to live every moment like its your last. Sometimes, I just take a deep breath and relax as days seem so long, yet years seem so short. Living is a gift. Thank You.
Joe Jonas S.
Submitted by Annemarie over 1 year ago.
My hero is Joe Jonas, because he inspired me to sing in front of people. Now I sing in front of my friends and my parents and they all say I'm amazing.
Italo Luigi P.
Submitted by over 1 year ago.
Luigi is my brother. He is a great brother. Every time I do something good and tell him, he always says something like, "WOW, Great job", "That's AWESOME", "You're better than me when I was your age". He always puts a smile on my face. When I have a hard time and I cry, he hugs me and tells me…
Marcus T.
Submitted by Judy Duarte over 1 year ago.
Marcus Thomas inspires people to be better than they are. He has no feeling below his shoulders, yet he is a gifted artist who holds the brush in his mouth. His artwork brings God's creations into sharp focus. He gives 100% to his calling and is cheerful and upbeat through it all.
Henri L.
Submitted by Nicole B over 1 year ago.
One of my heroes is Henri Landwirth. As a boy, he was taken to a Nazi concentration camp, where he spent most of his teenage years. He was released by a sympathetic soldier at the end of the war. He found his sister, and they came to America together. Henri worked at a hotel, starting from the bottom up. He…
Louis M.
Submitted by Cissy over 1 year ago.
My hero is my dad. He went out every day to serve our county. My dad is 90 yrs old now. He served in WWII, Korean and the Vietnam Controversy, but always found time to spend quality time with his family. (1 son, 8 daughters, 26 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren) I love you dad.
Rachel S.
Submitted by Brittany over 1 year ago.
Rachel started a chain reaction of kindness and compassion. She was a very great person. Although I haven't met her, she changed many lives even after she was shot at Columbine High School. An thank you Rachel you changed my life..I love you Rachel Scott! Love, Brittany
Howard R.
Submitted by Gary over 1 year ago.
I had a pretty good childhood. Playing hide and seek, football, tag, cops and robbers, soccer, ride motorcycles, etc… with all my friends. You know, your typical childhood. In my younger years, I was never close to my dad. He was the type of guy that went to work, brought home the paycheck, mowed the yard, fixed stuff around the…
Derrick M.
Submitted by Cody over 1 year ago.
The idol I look up to is Derrick Mason, WR now for the Texans, but known for the Ravens and Titans. He's always been a great WR that plays the game well and fights to win, stays out of trouble, and is a great person. I will always look up to him in my life as my hero, even when…
Jeff G.
Submitted by John Shepley over 1 year ago.
My hero is my childhood friend Jeff. Jeff was Captain of the football team, class valedictorian, and the first graduate from our high school to attend a US service academy. He graduated from the US Air Force Academy in 1983 and went on to become a pilot. He was the all-American boy, and grew to be a fine man. Although…
Alison K.
Submitted by Toni K. over 1 year ago.
My daughter Alison was diagnosed with MS at the age of 17. She is now 34. She has primary progressive MS. At the moment, there are no medications that can be given to delay the progression. My song for her has always been, HERO, by Mariah Carey. About 6 months ago Alison lost the ability to stand and has been…
Mom M.
Submitted by Jen Schworn over 1 year ago.
There are the obvious heroes... my mom and dad.. who adopted me at 6 weeks old and took me into their hearts and home. But there are the people you meet, maybe briefly, maybe for an extended period of time, but somehow they make an impression on you, make you see yourself in a better light or maybe just pass…
Mary T.
Submitted by Anthony over 1 year ago.
Today when I look back at my life, I can only think of one person who is my hero. She has been there for me ever since I was born. My mother, she plays a big part in my life. I am an HIV survivor and living healthy and well. My mother has been there every step of the way.…
Hayden R.
Submitted by Kell over 1 year ago.
When my handsome little boy was 2, he was diagnosed with Autism. His 'disability' hasn't stopped him in amazing everyone he meets. His strength blows me away. He is persistent and a curious learner. His smile, sense of humor, and laugh is contagious. He, without saying a word, encourages everyone he meets to do their best and believe in themselves.…
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