My Unsung Hero

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Rika Matsuda's Story Sep 22, 2026

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When Rika was seven, she crashed her bicycle at a park. A stranger stopped to help and made her an origami crane while they waited for her grandfather. Years later, she discovered a message hidden inside.

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Reed Norwood's Story Sep 15, 2026

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At 16, Reed Norwood was trapped in a burning truck after a crash. A passing trucker stopped and saved his life.

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Teyu Chou's Story Sep 08, 2026

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When Teyu immigrated to the U.S. at 11, he spoke no English and felt isolated at school. A fellow student patiently helped him learn the language — and feel less alone.

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Gary Knight's Story Sep 01, 2026

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After Gary was badly injured in a cycling accident, three passing motorcyclists stopped to help.

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Tracy Zito's Story Aug 25, 2026

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One morning at the beach, Tracy watched in horror as her young son was swept away by a powerful current. As she struggled to get him back to shore, a stranger came to their rescue.

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Kate Rogan's Story Aug 18, 2026

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Kate was flying home for her mother's funeral when her connecting flight was canceled. As she sobbed on the plane, a fellow passenger put a hand on her shoulder and offered to help.

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Jake Berry's Story Aug 11, 2026

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When Jake learned that one of his oldest friends had been rushed to the hospital, he was stuck at college with no way home. Then two people he barely knew drove him more than an hour home so he could be there.

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Ashleigh Bell Pedersen's Story Aug 04, 2026

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At the beginning of the pandemic, Ashleigh was diagnosed with cancer. Because of social distancing, she found herself missing the comfort of a hug. But one day, at the end of a chemo infusion, a nurse took a risk and changed everything.

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Annabelle Gurwitch's Story Jul 28, 2026

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After Annabelle was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer, a volunteer living with the same diagnosis offered advice that changed the way she saw the future.

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 in front of you today, what would you say? Address them directly.

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John Moe's Story Jul 21, 2026

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John was languishing at his job when a woman in HR reminded him of his potential. A favorite from 2022.

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 in front of you today, what would you say? Address them directly.

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