Hero Stories

April 3, 2022
Woman Ensures Safety of Passengers By Waving Her Red Sari to Stop a Train After Spotting Broken Track

A brave woman may have saved hundreds of lives in India by waving her red sari to stop a train—after spotting broken tracks further down the line. Omvati Devi waved the flowing red garment in front of an approaching train after noticing part of the lin…
January 20, 2022
High School Athletes Shovel Snow For Their Neighbors as Special Weightlifting Assignment for Football Team

Students in Western Pennsylvania had a snow day on Monday, but instead of staying home or meeting for an indoor workout, these teens on a high school football team were instructed by their coach to get outside and help their neighbors. Coach Brian DeLa…
October 21, 2021
Nebraska Teen Runner Helps Competitor Finish Race After He Collapsed, Giving Up His Own Qualifying Hopes

In the sport of track and field, athletes compete not only with one another but against themselves, and with each race they strive to achieve a new personal best. For one Nebraska teen running in what would likely be his final cross country outing befo…