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After Molly's husband died in a skiing accident, a friend came up with a novel idea to offer support.If you enjoyed today's story, please share it with one or two people in your life. Word-of-mouth recommendations really help us to connect mor
Shortly before it was her turn to perform in a piano competition, Angela's nerves were getting the best of her. Then a competitor did something that changed her day — and her life. If you enjoyed today's story, please share it with one or two p
Karen felt overwhelmed at the prospect of clearing out her parents’ old belongings. Then someone stepped in to help.
Shalom grew up in an Orthodox Jewish home. When he was seven, his grandmother offered him something small that made him rethink his entire relationship to religion.
Rasha remembers the hospice nurse who treated her ailing mom with uncommon kindness.
Not long after chemotherapy for ovarian cancer, Mary Fran was walking through a mall, self-conscious about losing her hair. Then a stranger came up to her, and told her something that gave her hope.
A favorite from the archives: It’s the middle of the night, and Vanessa and her husband are stranded on an Alaskan highway. Just when they’ve given up hope, a car pulls over.
In 2006, Patricia's three-year-old son had a grand mal seizure. She was a single mother, with no one to accompany her to the hospital. But an hour into her hospital stay, a familiar face appeared.
Growing up, Joy and her parents were dedicated to helping others. Then they received some life-changing help themselves.
Father Martin remembers an act of generosity by a nun named Sister Janice Farnham.
Growing up, Juleus struggled to read. Then a young teacher saw his potential.
Nicole had a seizure while driving to work. When she woke up in the hospital, she learned about an incredible act of courage by another driver on the road.
After Nick's daughter was diagnosed with cancer, the owner of a restaurant near her hospital made a surprising gesture of support.
John honors the man who saved his life and inspired his vocation of nearly 40 years.
When Paix moved to a new high school, he felt lost and alone. Then an older student said something that gave him a flash of hope.
After fleeing to the US from the Soviet Union, River’s family was struggling to survive. Then, a kind gesture changed their life. 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 myun
After Kathryn burned her face in a kitchen accident, the ambulance worker on the ride to the hospital helped her feel like everything was going to be ok.
Nancy was terrified after her husband, Tom, suffered a series of fainting spells. When she asked his doctor what they should do next, the doctor’s answer stunned her — and changed her life.
Bethany was feeling overwhelmed as a single mom with three small children. But one small act of kindness by a neighbor let Bethany know she'd be okay.
A worker at a funeral home makes a special effort to locate the family members of an ailing woman, and unwittingly uncovers a family secret that goes back decades.
After Julie developed a persistent cough, no one seemed to be able to identify the cause. Then, her unsung hero stepped in and saved her life.
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.
When Ben got a call about his mother being badly injured, he feared the worst. But when he arrived to the hospital, he learned how a stranger's quick thinking had saved her life.
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.
When Sandy burst into tears in the supermarket checkout line, a store employee offered her unexpected comfort.If you enjoy this show, be sure to check out our other podcast, Hidden Brain. Each week, we bring you science and stories to help you
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