• Melissa Barbanell's Story
    Feb 4 2025

    When Melissa’s seven-year-old son was hit by a pickup truck, a stranger ran across the street to help.

    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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    4 mins
  • Cara Beth Rogers' Story
    Jan 28 2025

    When Cara Beth was studying abroad in college, her brother, Luke, died in an accident. On the plane ride home, a stranger made her overwhelming grief a bit easier to bear.

    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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    4 mins
  • Claire Burnside Och's Story
    Jan 21 2025

    When Claire was a server at a high-end restaurant, she fumbled opening an expensive bottle of wine. But instead of acting annoyed, the customer handled it with grace.

    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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    4 mins
  • Virginia Squier's Story
    Jan 14 2025

    After Virginia's young daughter accidentally boarded a subway train without her, someone unexpected stepped in to help.

    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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    5 mins
  • Kimberly Godsey's Story
    Jan 7 2025

    When Kimberly was training to become a nurse practitioner, one of her mentors changed how she viewed her role in patients' lives. That lesson went on to affect her personal life as well.

    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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    5 mins
  • Charlie Essers' Story
    Dec 31 2024

    When Charlie arrived at the scene of his wife’s bike accident, he found four women protecting her from oncoming traffic.

    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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    4 mins
  • Karleen's Story
    Dec 24 2024

    Many years ago, Karleen was physically attacked by her then-boyfriend, and fled her home to sit on the curb. As she sat there, cold and wondering what to do, a car pulled over.

    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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    5 mins
  • Mark Metersky's Story
    Dec 17 2024

    When Mark was a medical student, he struggled to care for a manipulative patient. Then one day, he saw the patient do something that surprised him.

    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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    4 mins