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My Unsung Hero

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Nov 14, 2023 • 4min

Mary Griffis' Story

Mary Griffiths shares her story of dealing with loss and finding hope in a stranger's act of assistance during a frustrating and overwhelming experience in heavy traffic with her new car.
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Nov 7, 2023 • 5min

Sarah Lubarsky's Story

Discover how a young doctor became an unsung hero by saving a gravely ill patient's life through quick thinking and going above and beyond in providing urgent care.
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Oct 31, 2023 • 5min

Laura Eshelman's Story

Laura Eshelman's Story explores finding hope in a mental health crisis through a chance encounter with a stranger on the street.
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Oct 24, 2023 • 3min

Robin Annexstein's Story

Robin Annexstein's father's sudden death leads to challenges with her passport application, but a call to the US embassy gives her a solution with an emergency temporary passport, allowing her to return home in time.
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Oct 17, 2023 • 5min

Katie Ortman Doble's Story

Katie finds solace in a stranger's comforting hug during a difficult medical ordeal.
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Oct 10, 2023 • 6min

Wendy McDowell's Story

In 1979, Wendy was eight years old, crying alone in an airport. Then she saw 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.Thank you!
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Oct 3, 2023 • 4min

Jeff Balch's Story

Jeff Balch honors three trash collectors who taught him to see the humanity in everyone. He reflects on the kindness and empathy of strangers during a difficult time and how it shapes his present-day interactions.
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Sep 26, 2023 • 4min

Tessa West's Story

Tessa West recounts how a woman named Becky Bice became an unsung hero by bringing laughter and happy memories during her father's final moments.
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Sep 19, 2023 • 3min

Hal Hershfield's Story

A simple act of a generosity from a coffee shop barista helped Hal feel like he was finally a part of his community. 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.Thank you!
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Sep 12, 2023 • 5min

Trieste Belmont's Story

Trieste Belmont shares her personal experience with depression and how a stranger's intervention saved her life. She emphasizes the importance of small gestures and encourages those battling with depression to seek help.

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