KAREN A
Karen tragically lost her only child, Andy, to suicide on November 5, 2004. As a single parent with one child, Karen had devoted her life to Andy. She has struggled with her demons after that horrific day but has come out on top as a “survivor to suicide.” Where she found her strength to carry on, I don’t...
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JEWELL S
Jewell was born in 1918 to a poor family in the south. At age 12 her mother died giving birth the the sixth child. Jewell had to quit school and take care of all the siblings. They had nothing, her dad did drive a truck for income. Jewell cried so hard when she realized she wouldn't be able to stay in school....
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AMARANTHIA "AMASEPIACHAN" G
Young artist "AmaSepiaChan" is my 13 year-old daughter and my hero. She has shown
great courage, faith, empathy, generosity. Amaranthia
is African-American. She attended PAL Preeschool and Nishimachi International School in Tokyo, Japan. She returned stateside at 7 and was in culture shock until last year....
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KIMBERLY S
Kimberly is my hero. She is also my wife and best friend. Kimberly has never let misfortune or challenges stop her from an amazing person. She is a dedicated mother, friend, and volunteer. She never gives up and put herself through school while holding down a fulltime job while being a single parent for 8...
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TEACHING YOUNG KIDS THE PASS IT ON IDEA
Hi,
I'm a volunteer in an elementaryschool day care center in Holland and i have watched pieces of the movie pay it forward.
The idea was so heartwarming that i decided to pass it on in my class.(childeren in the age 6 to 8 years)
One day one of the childeren forgot his lunch pakkage and had nothing to eat so...
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THE HEALTHY DAUGHTER IN A FAMILY OF ILLNESS.
My name is MacKenzie, and I am from a town right outside of Boston. I am a student at Auburn University. I am the youngest daughter of three, and I am also the healthiest. Both of my sisters were born with the genetic disease Cystic Fibrosis (CF causes thick, sticky mucus to build up in the lungs, digestive...
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BROOKE P
My niece, Brooke, is a hero to me as well as to others. When she was 18 years old, she found that she was pregnant. She made the selfless decision to share her child through adoption to a beautiful family who was able to provide a more stable life than she believed she could do. She felt that she could not...
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MOLLY S
My sister, Molly, is always there for me with any problems I have.
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LIFE CAN CHANGE ANY TIME.
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When Ben Pohl was in a life altering accident his senior year of high school, his life changed forever. What he didn’t know at the time was how it would help him change the lives of others as well.
A car accident left Ben in a coma for a month, after which he had to re-learn how...
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I CAN BE GOOD TOO
As parents, we're nothing if not educators. Ever since our daughter was born, when I leave her, to go to work for instance, I tell her, "You be a good girl, and I'll be a good boy too." I'm not perfect, but through this she knows that I expect her to be good and that she should expect me to be good also. It also...
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BEN POHL - GIVING BACK
When Ben Pohl was in a life altering accident his senior year of high school, his life changed forever. What he didn’t know at the time was how it would help him change the lives of others as well.
A car accident left Ben in a coma for a month, after which he had to re-learn how to talk, walk, and function in...
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LYD "IMPOSSIBLE IS NOTHING"
At age 4 I was diagnosed with Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) which is a type of Autism on the Spectrum. A year later doctors and specialists told my parents in a meeting that would change their lives and mine forever. They told my family I would barely graduate from high school, I would never become and...
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REVEREND AL T
Reverend Al is on the front lines of the fight for a better life. He's my ultimate hero.
From www.hopeliveshere.ca
OUR MISSION
Too many of us have experienced broken relationships with our world, with ourselves, and with each other. At the Dandelion Society, we foster respectful, restorative relationships...
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I'LL BE GOOD TOO
As parents, we're nothing if not educators. Ever since our daughter was born, when I leave her, to go to work for instance, I tell her, "You be a good girl, and I'll be a good boy too." I'm not perfect, but through this she knows that I expect her to be good and that she should expect me to be good also. It...
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VINH N
His childhood very miserable. 4-year-old, he lost his father, 6-year-old, he lost his mother. 8-year-old, he lost one his arm. But, he still passed the university. He can play guitar and harmonica at the same time. Now, he established Child Protection Center with name "Sunflower".
He is Nguyen The Vinh, living...
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NASHANDA/EDWARD K
Nashanda Edward. Mom does the best as she can to help me with problems,homework,sing,life and I'am so greatful that I have a mother that does the best that she can and I will always love her she is the woman that is the closes to my heart. Dad he helps me with being a man and reading he is always there when I...
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MAGIC OF BEING YOURSELF AND SHARING YOUR UNIQUE TALENT TO THE WORLD
Many people these days can't realize how much magic there is when you be yourself because each of us are created unique and made in a very unique way. Lots of us got a magical power when you look deep in yourself it is where the magical power lies in. Deep inside each of us holds the key to live lives we want to...
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JUSTIN B
From the moment I laid my eyes on this 19 year old, I felt bright light in my heart that lit up my whole world. He's the type of person you'd love to be around forever. He's the type of person you'd love to talk to. Why? Because he would simply understand and listen to what you're saying. He has never judged...
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MARILYN M
Marilyn Manson showed me how to be myself and not worry about what others think of me. I was also suicidle. most people think he makes you be suicidle, but he helped me.
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HEROES OF THE DAY TO ME
I had left the medical center with my wife, two hours into a four hour trip home. She had just undergone a double mastectomy with some complications requiring a second trip into the operating room just a few hours after the initial surgery.
Almost to the usual halfway point where there is somwhat of an oasis the...
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JANI L
Jani is my hero because he loved what he did in his career and every performance that he did was amazing. He had a lot of albums that a lot of people enjoyed. Jani is also very talented in many ways. Many people cannot sing like he does. He is talented because the way he sings is awesome and he can hit some crazy...
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GREGORY J
This man is a youtuber. He goes by the name of Onision. He is a vegetarian. He is also an athiest. But he saved my life. i was going to kill myself. But he saved me from doing so. He started Youtube at the end og 2007 on to now. He mostly does funny things in his videos.
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LESLIE M
Calling my music teacher, Leslie Moran, a hero is an understatement. She is more than that. She is an inspiration, she is determined, and mainly all of those values! Let me tell you why!
First, let me tell you what she does for our school. She helps our music program stay. Here in PA, a lot of schools cut their...
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COACH TROY D
Coach Dray was a coach for the kids ages 10-14 for the Miami Dolphins spring break camp. My son, Jacob is 10 years old and one of the smallest children participating in camp. Jacob has been bullied for the past 2 years in elementary school so we were very reluctant to send him to camp. His self-confidence and...
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RYAN P
Ryan Prudhomme was called on April Fool's Day, 2011 by a doctor that he had stage 4 liver cancer- pretty serious. The doctor told him he had less than a year to live.
He was a natural speaker and used his ability to share story to people of all ages.
During the time he had cancer, on August 6, 2011, a group of...
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LEONARDO V
Leonardo da Vinci was a very intelligent man, not wasting a single hour of his days, but gaining knowledge and using it to create inventions far beyond his time.
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MARSHALL M
There's a lot i have to say about this Hero of mine. i Only have 500 words so lets make this fast. He grew in a house like me, a mother for a drunk and a father who left when i was 6 years old. he learned to turn over a new leaf and get his act together contributing all of his anger and hate and using the energy...
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TIM M
Tim Milo is a hero to me because of the person he is. He is a Strong willed, kindhearted, intelligent, resourceful, hard working person who values families and friends. some of the things he has done that have inspired me are his service in the military and the 4 deployments he has been on, but not just the...
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MY MOM
My mom has been there for me through everything. she has helped me when i needed her even when i got into alot of trouble. growing up i really didnt have anyone to go to with my problems. my real dad wasnt around alot. i use to deal with my problems with ways i probably shouldnt of but now i go right to my mom...
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CHELBI H
my mom has never been nice and growing up i got suicidal living with her if not for chelbi i wouldnt be here today seeing her face in the morning i had something to live for. i love her very much. she is my rock and my support to get through life :)
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CHRIS C
Chris Carter is one of the best wide receivers to play football. He is my hero because he made a good career out of nothing and after he retired he became a priest.
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JACKIE R
Jackie Robinson is my hero because he was very couragous. He was the first African American to play professional baseball even though he went through struggles. People would threaten to kill him but he never gave in and now he opened the gate for African Americans in sports. What he did wasnt just important for...
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CASEY JEAN A
My little sister is my hero because even though she's been through hard times she can still smile and be happy. She's had kidney problems, our dad left, and she's moved all over the place. She's had a hard time but she manages to always put a smile on people's faces.
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