My Unsung Hero

My Unsung Hero The My Unsung Hero series, from the Hidden Brain team, shares the stories about people whose kindness left a lasting impression on someone else.

Justin Horner's story has resonated with many. Justin Horner hide caption

He was stranded. A stranger offered help and a message: 'Today you, tomorrow me'

Veronica and Roger. Roger Lynn hide caption

His wife was dying. Here's how a nurse became a 'beacon of light'

Teresa Hernandez with Lucca. Teresa Hernandez hide caption

A gesture of generosity has stuck with Oliver Muensterer. Oliver Muensterer hide caption

He forgot his shirt for a job interview. A hotel employee had a novel solution

Alexandra Middlewood said the small gesture made her realize why she loved the job. Alexandra Middlewood hide caption

Ellen Butterfield and her husband Chas Eisner. Ellen Butterfield hide caption

The border guard looked forbidding — then surprised them with his empathy

Mary Griffis' unsung hero reminded her that people need to support each other and to keep going. Mary Griffis hide caption

Under a barrage of road rage, a woman found help from a stranger when her car stalled

David and Sarah Lubarsky in Sept. 2023. David Lubarsky hide caption

Three hospitals ignored her gravely ill fiancé. Then a young doctor stepped in

Calvin Lowe and his son, Tyler. Calvin Lowe hide caption

Thea Rhiannon remembers the man who came to her rescue decades ago. Thea Rhiannon hide caption

Laura Eshelman's interaction with a man on the street more than a decade ago has stuck with her. Alex C Baker hide caption

Jennifer Reinhart says that for the first time since her fall, the hospital worker made her feel like she was going to be OK. Jennifer Reinhart hide caption

Katie Ortman Doble with her mother Ann Doble. Katie Ortman Doble hide caption

Jeff Balch says he has tried to replicate the example set for him more than 30 years ago. Jeff Balch hide caption

When Lauren Passell slipped on the ice and broke her hip, a stranger stepped in and got her to the hospital. Lauren Passell hide caption

A stranger swung in to help when she slipped on ice. Now, she wants to pay it forward

When Renée's boyfriend couldn't find his passport at the airport, she felt his anger rising. Getty: Westend61 hide caption

She was bracing for her boyfriend's anger. Then a stranger stepped in

Laura Carstensen survived a horrific crash 50 years ago. Lisa DeNeffe Photography hide caption

Heather Harper says her unsung hero taught her the importance of acknowledging someone else's pain. Heather Harper hide caption

In a time of profound grief, a woman at church acknowledged this mother's pain

Alie Ward (left) says Lila Higgins has caused an exponential effect in her life. Alie Ward hide caption

An unexpected invitation from a stranger changed her life trajectory

Trieste Belmont believes small kindnesses can be more powerful than we realize. Trieste Belmont hide caption

A comment shouted from a stranger in a passing car saved her life

An interaction made Lynn Fainsilber Katz feel like she could continue the life she wants to have. Lynn Fainsilber Katz hide caption

Vige Barrie remembers her unsung heroes, Mary and Kevin. Vige Barrie hide caption

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