question_answer ANECDOTE Wendy's Airport Abandonment
- Eight-year-old Wendy McDowell was abandoned by a family friend at Chicago O'Hare Airport.
- A kind stranger comforted Wendy, contacted her mother, and flew with her to ensure her safe return home.
insights INSIGHT Lasting Impact of Kindness
- Wendy McDowell reflects on the lasting positive impact of the stranger's kindness.
- She shares this story with her son to highlight the power of compassion and helpfulness.
volunteer_activism ADVICE Share Your Story
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Get the appIt's 1979, and Wendy is eight years old, crying alone in an airport. Then she sees a woman in white walking toward her.
Do you have your own story of an unsung hero? We'd love to hear it! Record a voice memo and email it to us at myunsunghero@hiddenbrain.org.
Some guidance:
--Focus on ONE moment that you will never forget.
--Make sure you're in a quiet, non-echoey room.
--Speak conversationally, like you're talking to a friend.
--Let us know why this person continues to impact your life.
--If your hero were standing front of you today, what would you say? Address them directly.
-- Here are some tips on how to make a great recording on your phone.
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