My Unsung Hero

Julie's persistent cough baffled doctors until her unsung hero, Alison, identified her rare condition, idiopathic subglotic stenosis.

Forty years ago, when JoAnne was working the night shift as a neonatal nurse, a baby girl was born terminally ill. JoAnne recalls the way her supervisor, Nancy, went above and beyond to make the baby feel loved.

Ben Gomes, a person who received a call about his mother being badly injured, expresses his gratitude for the stranger who saved her life by stopping the car.

Biar tells the story of a stranger who approached him on the street in Nairobi, Kenya and "sowed a seed of kindness" that he carries with him today.

Sandy shares a heartwarming story about how a compassionate grocery store checker offered unexpected comfort during a vulnerable moment in her life.

A favorite from our archives: Alexandra was struggling with hybrid teaching when a small gesture from a student reminded her why she loved her job.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!

A nurse's heartfelt acts of kindness and comfort during a cancer battle leave a lasting impact on a family.

Justin Horner shares his experience of being stranded on the side of the freeway and the heartwarming story of a migrant working family who came to his rescue, highlighting the power of kindness and selflessness in a chance encounter.

Ellen and her husband were afraid the border guard would confiscate the chemotherapy drugs they were bringing back from Mexico. But then he did something unexpected.   

Teresa Hernandez shares her story of a nurse who becomes her unsung hero during a medical emergency while she is 33 weeks pregnant, offering essential support and comfort during a panic attack.