My Unsung Hero

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My Unsung Hero

The daily news can fill us with despair. My Unsung Hero is an antidote to that despair. Each episode reveals what the news ignores: everyday acts of kindness and courage that transformed someone's life. Listen — and renew your faith in humanity. From Hidden Brain Media.

  1. Alexis Agnew's Story

    HACE 3 DÍAS

    Alexis Agnew's Story

    After receiving irregular test results, Alexis left her doctor's appointment in tears. On her way out of the office, a receptionist stopped Alexis and held her while she cried. It is a moment Alexis will never forget.

    4 min
  2. Stephanie Garber's Story

    15 ABR

    Stephanie Garber's Story

    In the late 1980s, Stephanie was driving to an appointment when she was hit by a large pickup truck. As she stood on the sidewalk crying, a woman came up to her and handed her a cup of tea.

    4 min
  3. Ashley Blas' Story

    8 ABR

    Ashley Blas' Story

    The driver who took Ashley Blas to a cemetery noticed grass covering part of her mother’s gravestone. So he dropped to his knees – in a full suit – and cleared the grass from the grave.

    4 min
  4. Nancy Willis' Story

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    Nancy Willis' Story

    About 30 years ago, Nancy ran the New York City Marathon. When she finished, she headed to the reunion area to greet her family — only to discover that her 8-year-old son was missing. After a frantic search, a woman appeared, holding her son's hand.

    4 min
  5. Terry Hill's Story

    25 MAR

    Terry Hill's Story

    In 1968, when Terry was four, she and her two young siblings were left briefly in the car by themselves. Her one-year-old brother accidentally hit the gearshift, and the car began to roll downhill, toward a two-lane highway. Then a young man rushed over.

    4 min
  6. Eleanor Heginbotham's Story

    18 MAR

    Eleanor Heginbotham's Story

    On New Year's Eve 2022, Eleanor's car broke down at the post office. Over the next 40 minutes, five different people came over to lend a hand. One woman followed Eleanor home for tea, and they remain friends today.

    4 min
  7. Glenna Osborne's Story

    11 MAR

    Glenna Osborne's Story

    Glenna's father was a firefighter for years. Early in his career, he almost died in a house fire. The man who saved his life turned into a forever friend.

    4 min
  8. Ellen Wyoming DeLoy's Story

    4 MAR

    Ellen Wyoming DeLoy's Story

    One evening after class, Ellen took public transportation home. It was a quiet night, and when she got off at her stop, there weren't many people around. Then, she heard something that alerted her to potential danger.

    4 min
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The daily news can fill us with despair. My Unsung Hero is an antidote to that despair. Each episode reveals what the news ignores: everyday acts of kindness and courage that transformed someone's life. Listen — and renew your faith in humanity. From Hidden Brain Media.

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