My Unsung Hero

As Tessa said her last goodbye to her dying father, a family friend made the experience feel just a little bit easier.

A simple act of a generosity from a coffee shop barista helped Hal feel like he was finally a part of his community.

In 2014, at the lowest point of Trieste’s life, a stranger’s brief comment changes everything.

Ethan had a habit of fiddling with his wedding ring. One day, it slipped off his finger — and onto the subway tracks.

After Laura was badly injured in a car crash, a stranger pulled over to help her.

A stranger at the beach helped Lynn remember that when life gets hard, you don’t have to do it alone. Podcast: Subscribe to the My Unsung Hero Podcast on your favorite podcast player so you never miss an episode. Newsletter: Go behind the scenes, see what Shankar is reading and find more useful resources and

Jonathan suffered from asthma as a kid until a teacher encouraged him to embrace the disease.

Adrianne was on a long overseas flight with her baby and two young children. After she exited the plane, she noticed a family nearby, waiting for something.

 They met as rivals on the soccer field. Then they became teammates.

Eranda was nervous on his first overseas trip by himself, until a fellow passenger went the extra mile to help him out.