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Not All Heroes Wear Badges

A combination of self-determination, self-efficacy, and courage in the face of fear may help explain why ordinary people perform extraordinary acts of heroism.

How Heroes Are Raised

This article appears courtesy of Public Square Magazine. Visit their site HERE. Before he bravely gave his life helping people escape the World Trade Center, Welles Crowther helped...

Everyday Heroes: A prescription of perspective

For Blue Ridge Cancer Care nurse practitioner Jolee Preston, caring for cancer patients isn’t just a profession — it’s a passion.

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Medical First Responders: Unsung Heroes

We witness the heroism of first responders to disasters and mass casualty events in graphic media coverage, but are less likely to notice the sacrifices of health care responders.

Profiles In Courage: Tales Of Heroism From 9/11

When we look back at 9/11, it’s not only the tragedy that unites so many of us but also the acts of heroism. Continue reading…

Heroes championed at BBC Make a Difference Awards

Winners were crowned by a panel of judges and received their awards at a special ceremony.

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Firefighters Who Helped Save a Little Girland#039;s Life Continue to Show Up for Her

Three South Wales community heroes named finalists for 2026 award

Unsung heroes are being celebrated for their dedication to improving lives in their communities.

Why Ordinary Heroes Are Harder to Read Than Superheroes

There is a reason so many thrillers hand the mission to a former operator. Competence is comforting. When the protagonist has training the…Continue reading on Medium »

A look at Gwent's young heroes who helped save lives and care for others

In 2006, the South Wales Argus was running a competition to highlight some of Gwent's young heroes. Here are a few of those highlighted.

American Heroes of 9/11: Rick Rescorla

One man led 2,700 people out of the South Tower with a bullhorn on 9/11. His gave his life to save them all. Rick Rescorla is an American hero.

Britain reminded that the RNLI are absolutely remarkable

A group of people you don't know volunteer to pile into high seas to save lives every single day, and we’d like you to stop for a moment and think about just how remarkable that re...

Heroic Irish trio created unique moments that will live forever in Irish sport

Players past and present are shining lights on and off the field

9/11 Activities for Students in Elementary School: Writing about Community Heroes

This Community Heroes Writing Activity is an age appropriate way for elementary students to honor Patriot Day, while focusing on the positive theme of recognizing heroes. Through b...

Man Risks His Life To Save Dogs From Burning Car

Peter Koska was on his way to work in Dedham, Massachusetts when he suddenly became a hero. As he was leaving, he spotted a burning car in the parking lot. The vehicle was up in fl...

Passer-by praised as hero after rescuing elderly man from burning house

Tim Morris pulled the 89-year-old man through a broken window to safety as smoke filled the Aberdeen Rd home on Saturday.

Movies Where the Hero Is Just an Ordinary Person

Despite the conversation coming up every time a new film releases, we’re still very much in the superhero era of blockbuster entertainment. Believing in people with extraordinary a...

Why some Indian civil servants become heroes for doing their jobs

In a system often marked by red tape and exhausting delays, officers seen to be following the rules get adulation.

The Basketballer Who Assembled a Stranger's Vacuum

When a 94-year-old woman in Melbourne discovered that the new vacuum cleaner she wanted was sold out, she faced a disappointing trip home. But a stranger standing nearby overheard...

The Heroic Passengers of Flight 93

Twenty-five years ago, 40 men and women showed uncommon courage on Flight 93. Today, we honor their sacrifice and their example on a field of honor forever in Shanksville, Pennsylv...