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Your Everyday Heroes

The following hero stories have been tagged with Dedication

Terry H

Terry Hitchcock is my Hero. After tragically losing his wife to breast cancer and struggling to raise three young children on his own, Terry Hitchcock seized on an idea. He wanted to accomplish the impossible: run 75 consecutive marathons in 75 consecutive days to bring attention to the incredibly difficult lives of single-parent families. read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Mark B

My hero is my husband. When I met him five years ago I was a single mother who was trying to get my life back on track. He instantly became an a close friend to me. After we dated awhile he gave up his free nights to watch my daughter so that I could go to work in the evenings since I could not afford day care. At the age of 22 his weekends were spent feeding and caring for my 9 month old daugh... read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Jane R

Mrs. Rollins taught me the nuances of being an effective administrator: never lose your temper, show empathy and compassion at all times, and do things right the first time. She is still the best principal I have ever worked for. read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Anna And Lawrence T.

My parents married in the late 50's when it was still very taboo for a couple of different races to marry. Plus they got together while still in high school ('cause of me!). They endured unspoken hardships due to poverty, racism & immaturity but still rose to the task. Dad, with Mom's strength and inspiration, graduated from college. They cared for five kids, all of whom are successful toda... read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Prafulla D.

My mother is my hero. She has always been one for me. Not only has she raised all three kids with love and patience, but has managed to continue this with her grandkids. She worked as a math/science teacher when I was in school. She often tutored children so she could get all the things she was unable to get due to financial limitations. I have never heard her complain that she didn't have some... read more→
Values: DEDICATION

De Anne S.

I first met DeAnne after signing up to volunteer at her clinic. She is the Director of a Doctors' Free Clinic in Utah and has been for seven years. She is one of the most dedicated women I have ever met. She has taken care of over 12,000 patients since the doors opened back in 1999. She never turns anyone down regardless of their wants. It's a difficult job when you are raising a family of four... read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Harold C.

Hi, this story is about my school janitor who is always working around my school no matter what the weather or if he's sick. He still comes to work; even when we have a snow day or it's a holiday. He still shows up. But people at my school really don't understand just how much he does for my school and church! His wife died about three years ago, yet he still comes. Someone stole his wife's Bib... read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Susan M.

I met Susan through her now deceased husband, Art. Art was severely physically disabled from polio early in life. He was never psychologically disabled thanks to the love of Susan and wonderful parents who raised him like a poss-ability not a dis-ability. I worked with Art and Susan through their organization. Art was an empowerment coach, teaching people with all kinds of challenging circumsta... read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Dr. Michael L.

Over the last three years, Dr. Michael L. has shown me the potential that any human being has. Dr. L. is a professor at Miami Dade College, where I was fortunate to meet him in class; in extracurricular activities such as the Model United Nations; and in working together on projects such as Service For Peace. In classes, he is very dynamic and brings life to the subject with innovative ways in ... read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Steven S.

My hero is my husband Steven. He believes dedication is an important value to live by. He is the perfect example of dedication. He has always put aside his dreams and ambitions aside to help others. He has survived an aneurism. He says with dedication and faith nothing will get in the way of you finding your dream. read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Carrie S.

My sister, Carrie, is my hero. I always tell people, "She's a saint." She is. For several years now, Carrie has cared for developmentally disabled people in a group home setting. She does things on a daily basis that I couldn't even imagine - changing diapers, dealing with all kinds of problems, bathing and even lifting these grown adults who have the minds of toddlers. In spite of al... read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Dean L.

My hero is Deputy L. with the Utah County Sheriff’s Office. He is a hero in my eyes because every day he is out there risking his life to make our community a safer place to live. No matter what the time or conditions, such as Christmas Day, middle of the night, rain, snow and so forth he is out there helping people and making a difference without complaint. Deputy L. also is responsible ... read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Due D.

Due is a teacher of English in an inner-city, very diverse high school in New Jersey. She recently led her students to self-publish their own book of poetry and teach younger kindergarten and first grade students in surrounding communities to read and do other worthwhile projects inside the classroom. She did this all on her own dumping her own monies into the project. She has done all of this ... read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Bobby S.

My hero is my husband who has been a soldier for eight years. He was in the Marines for four years and has been in the Army for the past four years. He has served two tours in Iraq. He was one of the first people to cross the border and is very proud of what he does. He is my hero because he is willing to leave me and our baby boy to go fight for people's freedom; to fight for people who don't ... read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Judy L.

My mother is a silent hero in our education community. She has been teaching for close to 30 years, most of which was spent in schools with struggling economic communities. Her passion in life has always been to teach children to read.She demonstrates such dedication to her work, it's astounding. Since I was a little girl, I have never watched a video with my mom when she didn't spend the entir... read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Ulysses C.

Mr. C. is a Math/Science teacher at a sixth grade center in Fort Worth, Texas. He developed a math program that has grown each year since its inception at another Elementary. He took it to a second elementary school and in 2000, he took it to his current school where he teaches the at-risk students. Mr. C. funds the snacks and diskettes that he distributes for free to anyone that asks so they c... read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Abram P.

Abram is my husband and my hero. He's a New Orleans Police Officer who has been through so much. Yet still, he stays strong, courageous and dedicated. His job has always been tough. He works in the most crime-stricken parts of New Orleans and he has to deal with a lot of traumatic situations - shootings, abuse, neglect, gruesome deaths, fights, aggressiveness and hatred towards him. He puts his... read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Jessie S.

Jessie S. I can't really describe her in a paragraph. She is one of the most influential and wonderful people in my life. Jessie is kind, thoughtful and an all-around pleasure to be with. She has an awesome character and strives to do well in every aspect of what she does. She is always cheerful and full of life. Jessie is my hero. read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Ethel M

Ethel is my aunt by marriage; she is my husband’s aunt. She has always treated me as someone special, and her kind and loving words have meant the world to me…Those words are what keep me going. I never have to do anything to hear her kind words, she just often tells me that I am her most favorite person in the whole world. She is over 80 years old, and has the heart of an angel. ... read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Carter S

My Darling Son is My HeroA Poem to him, a soldier....To live so boldly, to dare and overcomeDaily dealings take a path that surprises...saddensLeaving God to make sense of the total sum To rise to necessity, giving yourself for usYelling commands follow down mazes of mayhemNo hindsight needed, beyond the sandy chaos To take the moment, and make it count for allBreathlessly regrouping, searching... read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Jody H

I began singing as young as I can remember. And as soon as I could, I enrolled with the best music teacher in town. When I started with her, we could immediately tell our political and religious differences.Through her teaching me, however, we have discovered that we have more in common than we could have ever imagined. We are both determined, passionate, and willing to do anything to achieve o... read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Christopher &Amp; Andrew L

My younger son, Andrew, has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. He and his older brother, Christopher, have become so involved in fighting this disease by making others aware and raising funds to donate to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. They are my heroes because they make me so proud of them. read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Nancy (Mom) R

At the time of my birth it was found that I had or should I say have a condition known as Osteogenesis Imperfecta and my mother was told I would not live beyond the age of three years. Well, looking back on my life now, at the age of forty-nine, I have to say that I got much of my strength from my mother. She was always there for me growing up and continues to be here for me, even today. Whe... read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Frederick O

Frederick O., a Vanderbilt medical student, has drummed up support from numerous global health experts, high school, college and middle school students in the US to raise funds to build and run a clinic in the rural village of Lwala, Kenya where he grew up. The clinic provides care for a village with HIV prevalence of over 25%. In its first 5 months of operation, over 5,000 patients have been s... read more→
Values: DEDICATION

David N

My grandfather, David, died in 1999; he lived only half a mile up the road from where I grew up in upstate New York. Every day, he would walk down to our house to bring my dad the newspaper. Along with the paper he would bring a small bag of treats for my two brothers and me. Sometimes it was candy, and sometimes it was pretzels or crackers. Western NY is infamous for having severe winter weath... read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Victoria W

There is a girl at my school named Victoria and she has Lyme Disease, which forces her to use a wheelchair most of the time. One day a while back, I heard Victoria talking to one of her teachers and through her conversation I realized that she is the kindest and most courageous person I’ve ever heard about. Victoria’s smile could light up a room and her kindness goes a long way. Aft... read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Dennis D

My dad is without a doubt my hero. He has always worked extremely hard to give my sister and me the things that he didn't have as a child. My dad is the most selfless person I know - always doing for others and never asking for anything in return. He and my mom put my sister and me through 16 years of private school, solely on a government worker's salary since my mom stayed home. My dad was t... read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Scarlett H

My hero is my daughter, Scarlett, who at age 4 suffered a spinal cord injury from a car accident. Scarlett, now 11, never lets anything stop her from living her dreams. She has always wanted to dance and be treated like any other dancer. For years, she has attended dance classes, practiced at home, and sought advice on dancing in a wheelchair. This Christmas, her determination and endurance... read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Cliff &Amp; Shannon F

Cliff and Shannon have adopted three children, all siblings, from a troubled home. These children are all under the age of five and the oldest has autism. Cliff and Shannon love these children unconditionally and are raising them in an environment of security, love and understanding. Without much money or high-paying jobs, Cliff and Shannon struggle mightily to provide for these children but t... read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Titus C

My husband Titus is my hero and my inspiration. He had a tumultuous childhood, and after becoming homeless at 17, went on to graduate high school and become successful in every job he holds. Titus is now in school to become a firefighter/paramedic. He hopes to soon have the knowledge that will enable him to save lives other than his own. In addition, he knows this career will help him create ... read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Paul B

My hero is my Dad! I have always thought of him as such just because he is my Father. I admire him for living his life according to his own hopes and aspirations. At 75 years of age, he still embodies all the compassion and drive that he has possessed his entire life. Perhaps because I myself have matured I can see many of these traits more clearly now. My Dad is a believer in all that is good... read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Sona M

In 1997, Sona’s dear friends had an extremely premature baby. Sona asked how she could help, and they asked her to help keep friends and family informed. Sona turned to her background in IT and web design and created a private, personal website for the family. The website kept everyone up-to-date, and allowed people to share their love, encouragement and support to the family facing th... read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Dayna S

Dayna was born with a rare disease called schizencephaly. This disease has restricted her from walking and talking since she was a baby. Dayna is now 16 and has surpassed her disability beyond anyone's imagination. Her perseverance and character have inspired me as a leader in my school community. For Dayna, there are no limits or boundaries that she can't cross. She has participated in school ... read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Greg L

My hero is my husband Greg. My husband works long, hard hours on the night shift just to give our sons and me a better life. He is a Certified Nursing Assistant at a local hospital and he goes above and beyond his job requirements to make sure that his patients are comfortable, happy, that they feel secure and safe, and he is never too busy to sit and talk with them or lift their spirits. He ne... read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Lou S.

His heart is made of gold. He goes above and beyond to ensure that he is understood. As a talented artist, he communicates his passion for telling a story through images. He seeks the truth and holds himself accountable to assure the accuracy of the story. He is an amazing person, he would give you the shirt off his back and do anything for you. He is an exception human being and I am a better ... read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Thomas T.

My dad has been working for an agency that cares for a large portion of Long Island's mentally retarded community since 1980. When he started out he worked as a direct care counselor in the one and only group home the agency had. He lived next to the group home, cooked dinners, bathed those who could not bathe themselves, and helped with many other day to day tasks. He also took the people t... read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Janice A.

Mrs. Attaway teaches pre-algebra and algebra at a local middle school in my town and has taught thousands of students. Sure, she teaches the material that is required by law and makes sure that her students understand that material, but she does so much more than that. First of all, hardly anyone understands math so she teaches the material in a different way, understandable to every child. If ... read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Tom V.

Tom is my father. He is my hero because he helps me through my life. He has helped me learn to read, to write, to do math, and how to use computers. But recently, he got arthritis. Now, we are not the richest family, so I raised money with my friends to help pay for the shots he had to get. Now he can play his favorite sport, hockey, again. read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Kelly L.

My mom is my hero. Why? Because she has taught me all my life lessons. She has been through so much in these past few months, but although she was in a tough situation, she always made sure my siblings and I were okay. She always put herself last and let everyone else come first. She cares about people, and she never gives up. She pushes you to the best of your ability. She knows when you will ... read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Zurriane B.

Zurriane has volunteered his time as a Martial Arts instructor for many years to the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. For the past nine years he has also volunteered his time as a defense instructor for women and a resisting aggression defense instructor for children. He is also my martial arts instructor and has helped me and many other young people to improve our lives and futures. He is m... read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Sarah H.

Sarah is my aunt and she is my hero. Sarah is my hero because she is very giving and loving person. When I was 2 or 3 she took me in because my mother could not raise me. My whole family could have gone to a foster home but she took all of us in. She raised me, my 5 sisters and 2 brothers as her own. She now has a child of her own and is a single mother for my two sisters, my cousin, and me. Sh... read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Lisa H.

My hero is the most passionate person I have ever met. She is the embodiment of "Do what you love, love what you do." She is a person of greatness...someone I can only hope to be like someday. Lisa is a record holding high school and college athlete and coach. Her story lies in her unbelievable selflessness and compassion. Her best friend in the world battled anorexia and Lisa held ... read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Will M.

More than anything else, Will gives me hope. He looks for the good and upholds it in others. He serves, he walks his talk. He uplifts people. He takes meaningful action to make the world and the people in it better. He's real and speaks the truth. He has character. He's a good man. He provides meaningful, heart-full information to his readers. He loves his wife and family. He's living his visi... read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Jim R.

Jim coached a TOPSoccer for kids with special needs. He also started the Prom For The Stars, an annual dance for young adults with disabilities.The Saturday soccer games included snacks and a banquet at the end of the year with special trophies. He found sponsors to help with the Prom and many of the dresses and tuxedos for the young women and men were donated by individuals and businesses in ... read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Marc M.

When I reflect on the word “hero” I think of my father, Marc. For over 30 years my dad has been an ordained minister serving as a senior pastor in several churches. He has taught me about compassion and the need to serve others before myself. In everything that he does, he strives to be a blessing in others’ lives. Each Sunday, he greets every church member and visitor wit... read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Katie W.

One of my heroes, Katie W., was born with one arm and of Asian decent. She grew up in a predominantly white neighborhood, and her parents neglected her and did not show her the love she deserved and needed. She was on the first girl’s basketball team that I coached. She joined us her 7th grade year and through her hard work and desire became a starter and played through her sophomore year... read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Richard F.

Rich F. was a volunteer fire fighter and Prince George's County Police Officer who was killed in the line of duty on June 27, 2008. Rich was dedicated to his wife, their two small children, and to serving his community. He lived his life with purpose and service. He could always make you smile with his positive attitude. If you met him, you would consider him a friend immediately, as he would y... read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Marcus M.

Marcus was a co-worker of mine for many years and I've never seen anyone so devoted to their job. I've often caught myself just watching him interact with customers. He's never met a stranger, and is an overall genuine and good person. He taught me that being cool doesn't mean playing the “tough guy,” and basically that you get what you give to the world. He's the best person I've e... read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Kelly K.

Kelly is a one of a kind person. With a heart that she opens to all, Kelly is counted on by many. But what really has set Kelly apart and made her my hero is her non-stop optimism and dedication. Kelly has dedicated her life to helping people, and to helping spread awareness for an array of causes.Let me start by giving you a brief history of Kelly's caring life. It really started from her birt... read more→
Values: DEDICATION

My Friend

In my late 30's a friend of mine died of cancer. She fought for 6 years and suffered through numerous treatments. In my late forties I was told I had cancer. For two weeks I kept it to myself. I had decided not to fight it. I told no one. One night while chatting with a friend on line I typed the words that made it real. At that same moment another friend arrived at my house the soul purpose of... read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Deanna M.

Deanna McLemore, my mother, has given selflessly to our small farm community for over 45 years. As a nurse she has touched the lives of most families in the county, either caring for their elderly parents, their children, or anyone in between. She has given up time on the weekends and in the evenings, always off the clock, to go see someone who needed her. She has volunteered for Hospice, he... read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Leta A

Leta is a living legend here in Texas, who lives and works in Granbury, TX. She is the nation's most winning high school girls basketball coach and happens to be 71 years old and going strong. She is soon to be the nation's most winning coach for girls and boys and has no intent of retiring anytime soon- or at least until she accomplishes her goals. She has been recognized by Disney as teach... read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Hope W.

Hope is a nurse currently working in Darfur with Doctors Without Borders assisting women and children in a clinic camp. Hope wears many hats as she works with cases of trauma/childbirth/rehabilitation; not to mention the general well being and survival of those she touches. She is my hero. read more→
Values: DEDICATION

John H

This is my father. I am sure that all children think that their father is their hero but mine is extraordinary. When I was two years old, in 1963, my mother died of bone cancer. She left my father not only heartbroken but the father of five children. My extended family rallied together and made the decision that the children would live with various family members because my father was a tra... read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Jim And Marti D.

As a new parent, I hope to inspire my child the way my own parents (Jim and Marti) have continued to inspire, advocate, and support my dreams. Over the past thirty-years, my parents have stood by my side and motivated me to become the women I am today. read more→
Values: DEDICATION

American Red Cross

I spent the last 2 weeks serving on the disaster relief operation for Hurricane Ike. While this is not my first with the ARC, I stand in awe of the tireless dedication of many other volunteers. Some of these have spent a significant portion of their life serving their country in times of disaster. One such gentlemen was on his 157th national relief operation. read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Jason L.

My daddy is my hero. I think he is the best dad in the world. An example of this would be the first time I rode a bike: Crash Boom Bang! I had a very bad wreck! He hustled to me into the house at a very high speed and totally took care of me. He picked me up and dusted me off. My dad is the best!!! read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Monte R.

My husband is my hero. We married in 1991. We had nothing but happiness and love for one another. After a few years of working different jobs, my husband decided we needed to do more to be successful and achieve our goals. In 1998, he decided to go to college, get a degree, and find a job that he enjoyed that could also support his family. In 1999 we had our first child, a beautiful baby g... read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Ken C.

Ken has taught me a lot. He has taught me to have a positive attitude, to never give up, and to work for everything. Kevin is the Principle at my middle school. He has encouraged us to Watch the Foundation for a Better Life videos everyday in advisory. He also has made my life easier from the first day I started at his school. Ken is my Hero. read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Daniel D

My hero is my husband. He is an amazing man, especially to me. We have been married 33 years and his example of showing love is unsurpassed. He is always kind, courteous, patient, and giving. He is very courageous when confronted with difficult situations. He helps guide people to improve their lives and inspires them to improve their character. He attends college part-time and helps stude... read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Monte R.

Monte R. is my dad and he has made a huge difference in the first 13 years of my life. He has helped me throughout life and through hard ships. He has never given up on me and has always done what is best for me. If I were to pick anybody to be my hero and help in the future it would most likely be my dad. There is always room for a little more kindness to be given, and every time, my dad fills... read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Kaitlin W.

Kaitlin is my sister. She inspires me to be the best athlete I can be. She accepted a full ride athletic scholarship to the University of Alabama to be a gymnast. She worked hard every day to be one of the best gymnasts in the world. She was a gymnast from the time when she was 6 years old to just recently, when she retired after graduating from college with her bachelor's degree. She always te... read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Jeff M

My soccer coach, Jeff M. is my hero. He has showed me so much not only in soccer but also about my outlook on life. I am a usually a negative person about myself and the things I do. Every time I would do something wrong in soccer I would take it out on myself. He is the one who would encourage me after everything I did, good or bad. It really helped, and I started to play much better. I am now... read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Brandyn G.

My hero is my brother. Although he is no longer alive he is still my hero. He wasn’t my real brother, he was actually my foster brother but he treated me as if I was his “real” sister all the same. He passed away at the age of seventeen. At the time he was working a full time job and getting his GED at the same time. He was told that all he had to do to get out of foster care ... read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Amanda R.

I have a mental illness and Amanda R. is my social worker here in Kansas City, Missouri. Although for the most part I'm okay, I have certainly put Amanda through the ringer for the four years she's been my social worker. I've definitely confused her, and in my mind I'm sure I had her going crazy. There were days where I would leave 10 or 11 messages on her voice mail that she would discove... read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Patrick Henry H.

Patrick is a remarkable young man who was born without eyes and without the ability to fully straighten his arms and legs, making him unable to walk. Additionally, two steel rods were surgically attached to Patrick's spine to correct scoliosis.Despite circumstances that seem overwhelming to you and me, Patrick has overcome these physical issues to excel as a musician and student. Patrick ... read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Tam L.

Tam is a refugee survivor who traveled across the ocean to get to safety. He first landed in Thailand, then Cambodia. Tam then later migrated to the USA. He worked hard as a bus boy and had only a bicycle as a means of transportation to and from both work and school. When Tam first arrived here he did not know how to speak English. He had to learn from the basics of the language. Despite al... read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Kathryn And David S.

These parents lost both their son, Andrew, and their daughter, Abby to cancer. In honor of their children, Kathryn and David have worked hard to establish a foundation to financially assist families of terminally ill children. The foundation aims to provide enough income for one or both parents to stay home and care for their sick child during what could be their last months of life. Although t... read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Prem R

My hero's name is Prem. He has created the Prem Rawat Foundation to show solidarity with people in need and suffering from lack of water, food or natural disasters. At the same time he spreads good values and appreciation for life by traveling around the world to deliver very inspiring talks. That's how I came to know Prem. I met him in 1973 when he was just 15. At such a young age he had alrea... read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Larry S.

Larry is a resident in Greenwich Village and he spends almost all of his day collecting money for various causes and organizations; for example, The Fight Against AIDS. He does all of this despite his mild mental retardation.Larry has raised over $10,000 for local charities over the years. Larry is very persistent. When he goes to the doctor for a check-up, he is asking him to donate money to ... read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Joseph S.

My husband Joseph Shipp Jr. was my hero. He died at age 32 in a hit and run accident that left me on my own with our three wonderful boys. He was always there for me and the boys. He cared for others by helping them get their cars fixed, so they would have transportation. He was a man of great faith an shared that with everyone he met - young or old. He has been greatly missed by all of us, but... read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Fred M

In Uganda, AIDS orphans and abused children take the streets of cities, hoping to find enough to eat by begging, stealing and searching the garbage dumps. Fred is a college student in Jinja who likes to play tennis and listen to music...and to save street kids in his spare time. Once a month, he gives over 100 kids a bath, shaves their head to keep them more clean, hands out whatever used clot... read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Phoenix And Talia D.

On October 15, 2003, I received a call from my wife that she was getting ready to have an emergency C-section. She had gone in for a normal prenatal check up and was told that the baby was breech and they needed to take him. I immediately left work facing a 2 1/2 hour drive in which time I had no idea how mother or baby were doing. I arrived at the hospital just as my wife was being wheeled o... read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Naomi D.

My hero is a girl I know at work. She started there about 6 months ago after being out of work for over a year. She has some developmental and learning differences that make it hard for her to do math and cash registers, so she couldn't get hired in a lot of places, particularly in retail. But she's told me that everyday during that year with the exception of maybe 10 days, she was out looki... read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Vince D.

My hero is my father. My mother left my father when my two brothers and I were very little. My father single handedly raised all three of us and put us through four years of college. Today, we are all successful career oriented individuals who have him to thank. He has provided me with the courage to face anything without fear of failure and reminded me that you can succeed against all odds... read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Mom

My mom is my hero. There are many people who inspire me but my mom seems to have all the qualities of all those people wrapped into one.I was born into a middle class family. My dad and mom worked six days a week close to ten hours every day. My mom woke up at 5am every morning to make breakfast for my dad before he left for work.Then my brother and I would wake up and cry that we needed a diff... read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Nurses

My hero is every nurse who works 12 hours straight… Exposing themselves to illness and emotional stress…Sometimes on weekends and holidays…Sometimes through the night… Often putting their own needs and even some of the needs of their families aside…To care for the sick who are sometimes confused, scared, frustrated, sad, angry, and not at their best… And stil... read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Sonny H.

After clicking nearly all of the values below, I realized how much my former boss, mentor, and friend is a hero to not just myself, but everyone he interacts with. Sonny puts together academic programs at a huge California university campus. Sonny’s favorite program is in July, and he especially loves the teens who attend on scholarships. He literally will not sleep until he gets everythi... read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Willam M.

My hero was my stepfather Bill. He passed away suddenly three weeks ago. When he was in my life and the life of my two young girls, he was there for us through everything. If I dropped my girls off at the babysitter and they needed medicine or diapers or anything, he would drop whatever he was doing and take it to his pride and joys - his granddaughters. My stepfather never failed us anytime... read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Elizabeth G.

My grandmother, Elizabeth, is my hero. She has taught me to never give up on my dreams or myself and has always been there for me when times have been tough. As my husband and I continue our journey to try once again to become parents, I am inspired and motivated by the dedication she had in this same process. My grandmother finally became a mother after five miscarriages. She inspires me and g... read more→
Values: DEDICATION

Nancy M

Mothers these days don't seem to get the kind of credit they are due. My friend Nancy was a stay-at-home mother until all of her four children got into elementary school. Then, she took a retail job to earn spending money to take the kids to museums and on small trips around her state. She made sure she got a job that would allow her to be home when the kids left for school and home when they r... read more→
Values: DEDICATION