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Jamil Zaki's Story

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It’s one in the morning, and a doctor has just told Jamil some difficult news about his newborn daughter. But instead of getting back to work, the doctor pulls up a chair.If you’d like to tell us about an unsung hero in your life, please go to myunsunghero.org for instructions on how to record and send us your story. And thanks!

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Dec 2, 2021

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The daily news can fill us with despair. My Unsung Hero is an antidote to that despair. Each episode reveals what the news ignores: everyday acts of kindness and courage that transformed someone's life. Listen — and renew your faith in humanity. From Hidden Brain Media.

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Lesia Day's Story: Lesia's mother, Stephany, is used to coming over for a visit on Sundays. But one Sunday, Stephany doesn't show up. by My Unsung Hero
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Terri Powers' Story: It's a few days after her mother's death, and Terri is at the checkout line in a grocery store. As she turns to leave, the bagger stops her, and asks a question. by My Unsung Hero
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Lorrie Paul's Story: It's 1996, and Lorrie is visiting her ailing father in the hospital. She's crying in the hallway near his room when a kind stranger walks by. by My Unsung Hero
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Alie Ward's Story: It’s 2013, and Alie’s year is going terribly. Then she gets a Facebook message from a generous stranger. by My Unsung Hero
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Emmanuel Dzotsi's Story: Emmanuel is having trouble moving furniture into his first adult apartment when strangers come to his aid. by My Unsung Hero
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Wendy McDowell's Story: It's 1979, and Wendy is eight years old, crying alone in an airport. Then she sees a woman in white walking toward her. by My Unsung Hero
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Mary Amato's Story: After giving birth to her second child, Mary is struggling with her identity as a stay-at-home mom. But then an older woman says something to her that makes all the difference. by My Unsung Hero
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Jamil Zaki's Story: It’s one in the morning, and a doctor has just told Jamil some difficult news about his newborn daughter. But instead of getting back to work, the doctor pulls up a chair. by My Unsung Hero
4 min listen
Jamie Spurway's Story: On his first international trip alone, Jamie gets lost in the hustle and bustle of L.A. Before things go too awry, a young woman appears and goes above and beyond to help him. by My Unsung Hero
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Rick Mangnall's Story: In 2008, while driving to work, Rick crashes into a slab of granite rock. He's hanging upside down in his seatbelt when he sees an old Ford truck pull over across the road. by My Unsung Hero
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Introducing My Unsung Hero: Each week, we share a story about a moment when one person helped another in a time of need. And we show you how these acts of heroism — some big, some small — transformed someone’s life. by My Unsung Hero
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Vanessa's Story: 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. by My Unsung Hero
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Jackie Briggs' Story: A stranger notices Jackie at a conference, and realizes something is wrong. by My Unsung Hero
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Tony Ludlow's Story: Tony is angry at his English teacher, Mrs. Holman, for making him stay after class. But on the last day of school, she takes his hand, and tells him something he'll never forget. If you like the show, please share it with a friend, or write a review! And if you'd like to share your unsung hero with us, go to myunsunghero.org for instructions on how to do so. by My Unsung Hero
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Dorothy Tiernan's Story: As Dorothy's father lies in a hospital bed, dying and in great pain, a nurse bends the rules to come to his aid. by My Unsung Hero
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Alexandra Middlewood's Story: Alexandra is struggling with hybrid teaching when a small gesture from a student reminds her of why she loves her job. Tell us about an unsung hero in your life! To do so, please go to myunsunghero.org for instructions on how to record and send us your story. by My Unsung Hero
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Vanessa Grace Miller's Story: When Vanessa has a life-threatening allergic reaction in a foreign country, her young tour guide steps in to help. by My Unsung Hero
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Sunita Kramer's Story: Sunita's seven-year-old daughter is getting on a train when she falls into the gap between the train car and the platform. A stranger quickly reacts — and saves her daughter's life. by My Unsung Hero
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Leah Bartell's Story: It's 1994, and two men approach Leah on a dark street as she's walking home. Then she sees a car, and a glimmer of hope. by My Unsung Hero
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Heather Church's Story: Heather slips on the stairs at a busy clothing store. As she begins to fall backward, she hears a noise behind her. by My Unsung Hero
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Adrianne Drazin's Story: Adrianne is on a long overseas flight with her baby and two young children. After she exits the plane, she notices a family nearby, waiting for something. by My Unsung Hero
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Sophia Croll's Story: It’s 2013, and Sophia is having a bad day at the airport. As she quietly cries on a bench, a stranger approaches her with words of comfort. by My Unsung Hero
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Deb Merchant's Story: When Deb Merchant was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2003, her partner Scott Stevens was at her side through every part of her treatment. It made all the difference in her recovery. by My Unsung Hero
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Betsy Cox's Story: Betsy Cox is having one of those days where everything feels like a struggle. But then a kind stranger offers a few simple words that shift her perspective. by My Unsung Hero
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Justin Horner's Story: Justin’s tire has blown out, and he’s sitting on the side of a freeway, hoping someone will help. Right around the time he’s about to give up, a van pulls over. by My Unsung Hero
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John Moe's Story: John is languishing at his job when a woman in HR reminds him of his potential. by My Unsung Hero
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LaQuista Erinna's Story: LaQuista’s son Jackson hates getting haircuts. He has autism, and high-sensory experiences give him a lot of anxiety. But one barber’s patience and creativity make all the difference. by My Unsung Hero
5 min listen
Renée's Story: When Renée’s boyfriend loses his passport at the airport, she can tell he’s about to take his anger out on her. But then, a kind man appears and defuses the situation. by My Unsung Hero
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Ritch Addison's Story: Ritch remembers a friend from high school, and how her act of generosity changed the course of his life. by My Unsung Hero
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Sanaa Kerroumi's Story: Sanaa is on her train ride home when an angry man begins threatening her. Before he gets too close, a stranger intervenes. by My Unsung Hero
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Nicole George O'Brien's Story: 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. by My Unsung Hero
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River Adams' Story: After fleeing to the US from the Soviet Union, River’s family was struggling to survive. Then, a kind gesture changed their life. by My Unsung Hero
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Kathryn Fumie's Story: 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. by My Unsung Hero
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Nancy Pardo's Story: 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. by My Unsung Hero
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Bethany Renfree's story: Bethany Renfree was feeling overwhelmed as a single mom with three small children. But one small act of kindness by a nieghbor let Bethany know she'd be okay. by My Unsung Hero
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Mas Masumoto's Story: 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. by My Unsung Hero
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Julie Silverman's Story: 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. by My Unsung Hero
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JoAnne Foley's Story: 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. by My Unsung Hero
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Ben Gomes' Story: 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. by My Unsung Hero
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Biar Kon's Story: 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. by My Unsung Hero
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Ellen Butterfield's Story: Ellen and her husband were afraid the border guard would confiscate the chemotherapy drugs they were bringing back from Mexico. But then he did something unexpected. by My Unsung Hero
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Gary Dietz's Story: Four kind strangers helped Gary when his son with special needs was struggling during a day out in the city. by My Unsung Hero
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Oliver Muensterer's Story: Minutes before an important job interview, Oliver realized he'd forgotten his dress shirt. A stranger offered a kind and unexpected solution. by My Unsung Hero
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