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AIDS Hero: Florence Ngobeni Picture of AIDS Hero: Florence Ngobeni Growing up in South Africa, Florence Ngobeni had to struggle and fight every day just to survive.
AIDS Hero: Ryan White Picture of AIDS Hero: Ryan White His determination made him one of the most special people in history.
Angel Hero: St. Katharine Drexel by Kristine Shibata from Makawao Picture of Angel Hero: St. Katharine Drexel by Kristine Shibata from Makawao "The patient and humble endurance of the cross— whatever nature it may be—is the highest work we have to do. Oh, how far I am at 84 years of age from being an image of Jesus in his sacred life on earth."
Animal Hero: Bear Picture of Animal Hero: Bear Bear has saved my life more than I can count.
Animal Hero: Koko Story by Jennie from Ansonia Picture of Animal Hero: Koko Story by Jennie from Ansonia "I really do believe Koko is an animal hero. She shows people that animals aren't as different from humans as you think."
Artist Hero: Edmonia Lewis by Jerrilyn Madeline Jacobs Henry Rocher (National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons In a world which didn’t encourage women of color, through incredible determination and sense of purpose, Edmonia Lewis created great art and received world acclaim.
Artist Hero: Maria Tallchief by Rebecca Miller Picture of Artist Hero: Maria Tallchief by Rebecca Miller "If anything at all, perfection is finally attained not when there is no longer anything to add but when there is no longer anything to take away." - Antoine de St. Exupéry
Business Hero: Magic Johnson by Laura Tucker for MY HERO Picture of Business Hero: Magic Johnson by Laura Tucker for MY HERO “He has brought that same hard work, dedication and generosity to his life as a businessman and philanthropist -- with equally magic results.”
Child Hero: Ruby Nell Bridges Picture of Child Hero: Ruby Nell Bridges People often underestimate the potential heroism of children
Chiune and Yukiko Sugihara Picture of Chiune and Yukiko Sugihara "If you save the life of one person, it is as if you saved the world entire."
Community Hero: Ablaye by Cheikh Darou Seck Picture of Community Hero: Ablaye by Cheikh Darou Seck

"I think that Ablaye is the kind of person you meet once, and they brand you for the rest of your life with their courage, their sociability and their love for life." Fary added. "And because of that, he is my hero," she concluded.
Community Hero: Danielle Gletow by Courtney from Cincinnati Picture of Community Hero: Danielle Gletow by Courtney from Cincinnati She adopted two daughters and started the organization, One Simple Wish.
Community Hero: William Kamkwamba Picture of Community Hero: William Kamkwamba I want to be an engineer, so I can make different things that make the world a better place, starting with my village.
Earthkeeper Hero: David T. Suzuki by Anthony from Edmonton - Picture of Earthkeeper Hero: David T. Suzuki by Anthony from Edmonton - "That is a true hero in my eyes. Even though David Suzuki has faced many difficult challenges he was able to become one of Canada's greatest citizens. This proves that through hard work and standing up for what you believe, you can achieve great thin
Earthkeeper Hero: Rachel Carson by Wendy Jewell Picture of Earthkeeper Hero: Rachel Carson by Wendy Jewell "The beauty of the living world I was trying to save has always been uppermost in my mind---that, and anger at the senseless brutish things that were being done. I have felt bound by a solemn obligation to do what I could---if I didn't at least try I
Erin Gruwell y Picture of Erin Gruwell y Heroic aptitude comes from within. It's a divine voice that beckons strength and commands courage to change the environment around you. Heroes are among us, driven by an instinctual need to shine for the obtainment of a greater good. Erin Gruwell is one.
Explorer Hero: Neil Armstrong Picture of Explorer Hero: Neil Armstrong I think Neil Armstrong opened doors to a world beyond what we know and that we have only touched the surface of what space exploration holds for the future.
Explorer Hero: Sacajawea Picture of Explorer Hero: Sacajawea Sacajawea is my hero because she showed that girls can do anything, and she proved herself very tough by co-leading a 6-1/2 month, 4,000 mile journey and carrying her infant child along the way.
Freedom Hero: Cesar Chavez Picture of Freedom Hero: Cesar Chavez Cesar Chavez did not focus on his own misfortunes; instead, he chose to divert his attention to the other migrant farm workers less fortunate than he.
Hannah Taylor Picture of Hannah Taylor Childhood experiences often shape the path one takes in life.
Harriet Tubman Picture of Harriet Tubman She is a hero to those she rescued and to millions who never met her.
Health Hero: Marlo Thomas by Ryan from Los Angeles Picture of Health Hero: Marlo Thomas by Ryan from Los Angeles My great aunt is my inspiration because of how much she cares about kids, and because she loves what she does.
Health Hero: Sabriye Tenberken by Vanessa from Indonesia Picture of Health Hero: Sabriye Tenberken by Vanessa from Indonesia "Not until I accepted my blindness did I begin to live."
Heroes of Faith: Siddhartha Gautama (The Buddha) by Alina from San Diego Picture of Heroes of Faith: Siddhartha Gautama (The Buddha) by Alina from San Diego Siddhartha Gautama (The Buddha)'s relentless selflessness is an inspiring trait that truly makes him a hero.
Heroes of Faith: William Wilberforce by Vickie from Spokane Picture of Heroes of Faith: William Wilberforce by Vickie from Spokane Let everyone regulate his conduct . . . by the golden rule of doing to others as in similar circumstances we would have them do to us, and the path of duty will be clear before him.
Hero's hero: Katherine Shelley by Alexander from Midlothian Picture of Hero's hero: Katherine Shelley by Alexander from Midlothian Not everyone is a superhero, but anyone can be a true hero.
John Tu Picture of John Tu "I often tell people, you know, I think in one’s lifetime if you have just touched someone, one person, and made a difference, then I think you are already very, very, successful."
Kenji Williams - Founder & Director of Bella Gaia - in Conversation with The MY HERO Project Picture of Kenji Williams - Founder & Director of Bella Gaia - in Conversation with The MY HERO Project "Despite the wars occurring at the moment, we are still here, we have not destroyed ourselves yet and that gives me hope that we can find a way to live harmoniously in the future."
Lifesaver Hero: Irena Sendler by Kelly from Spokane Picture of Lifesaver Hero: Irena Sendler by Kelly from Spokane "She was born to selflessness."
Literary Hero: Hua Mulan by Lydia from Newmarket Picture of Literary Hero: Hua Mulan by Lydia from Newmarket "Mulan was my hero not only did she have an outstanding personality, but also she would do anything which she thought was right"
Literary Hero: Sherlock Holmes by Serena from Miami Beach Picture of Literary Hero: Sherlock Holmes by Serena from Miami Beach "I see it, I deduce it."
Musician Hero: Louis (Sachmo) Armstrong by Yusuke from San Diego Picture of Musician Hero: Louis (Sachmo) Armstrong by Yusuke from San Diego "We all do 'do, re, mi,' but you have got to find the other notes yourself."
Musician Hero: Wynton Marsalis by The MY HERO Project Picture of Musician Hero: Wynton Marsalis by The MY HERO Project With every challenge and passion in life, Wynton proves again and again all that heart, optimism, and a vision can do to revive a musical genre, a city, and a nation.
Neil deGrasse Tyson Picture of Neil deGrasse Tyson Neil deGrasse Tyson is one of the most influential scientists of our time, and he has done enough for science and our planet, that he should be regarded as a true hero of the human race.
Nelson Mandela by Muhammad Ali Picture of Nelson Mandela by Muhammad Ali Mandela is my hero because he embraces all people like brothers and sisters.
Philosopher Hero: Confucius by Aaron from San Diego Picture of Philosopher Hero: Confucius by Aaron from San Diego "Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall."
Philosopher Hero: Will Rogers by Rebecca Miller Rebecca Miller "I've never met a man I didn't like."
Poet Hero: Emily Elizabeth Dickinson by Cassie from Herrin Picture of Poet Hero: Emily Elizabeth Dickinson by Cassie from Herrin "Her compositions were unlike anything ever heard - and always produced a sensation – both with the scholars and teachers – her imagination sparkled – and she gave it free rein." – Austin Dickinson
Poet Hero: Theodor Seuss Geisel (Dr. Seuss) by Daniel from Sulphur Picture of Poet Hero: Theodor Seuss Geisel (Dr. Seuss) by Daniel from Sulphur "You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who'll decide where to go...."
Princess Diana Picture of Princess Diana Princess Diana is a hero because she used her position of power and fame to give hope and comfort to those whom society too frequently forgets the victims of poverty, disease and social injustice.
Ronald V. Dellums Picture of Ronald V. Dellums My father is my hero and the hero of the invisible, the oppressed, depressed, lost, shattered, despised, abused, faceless and nameless all over the world- from the addicted to the incarcerated, from the healed to the crippled, the activist to the veteran, the wealthy to the homeless, the peace monger, the Eve's and Esther's, to those longing for freedom and human dignities in every race, gender, sexual orientation and faith painted in distinction on the great canvas of the human condition.
Science Hero: Carlos Juan Finlay by Emma Navajas Picture of Science Hero: Carlos Juan Finlay by Emma Navajas Was a Cuban scientist who discovered the cause of yellow fever.
Sports Hero: Althea Gibson by Tori from Peach Tree Picture of Sports Hero: Althea Gibson by Tori from Peach Tree "The high sentiments always win in the end; the leaders who offer blood, toil, tears and sweat always get more out of their followers than those who offer safety and a good time"- George Orwell
Sports Hero: Ernie Davis by Dani Wagner Picture of Sports Hero: Ernie Davis by Dani Wagner Ernie Davis is very inspiring for not only the things he did on the football field day after day, but also for everything he accomplished in school and life, before he passed away at the young age of 23.
Stephen Siller: From the Tunnel to the Towers Picture of Stephen Siller: From the Tunnel to the Towers Stephen’s courage will never be forgotten.
Sylvia Earle Picture of Sylvia Earle The key is to see ourselves as a part of the natural systems that support us.
Teacher Hero: Paul Cummins Picture of Teacher Hero: Paul Cummins Paul Cummins is still taking the road less travelled by and, for hundreds and hundreds of children and youth, his vision for what is possible has made all the difference.
Woman Hero: Liliuokalani by Brittney from San Diego William F. Cogswell [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons "Liliuokalani inspires many people. She is known as my hero because she never let people tell her what to do and she always put her kingdom before herself.
Woman Hero: Valentina Tereshkova by Alina from Novosibirsk Picture of Woman Hero: Valentina Tereshkova by Alina from Novosibirsk We'd like to protect women's rights like Valentina Tereshkova did.
Writer Hero: Anne Frank Picture of Writer Hero: Anne Frank

Please enjoy this reading of the MY HERO story Anne Frank by Jessica from Vermont read by Susan Gabriel Bunn.
Writer Hero: William Shakespeare by Amanda from Fredericksburg Picture of Writer Hero: William Shakespeare by Amanda from Fredericksburg "All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players. They have their exits and their entrances; And one man in his time plays many parts..."
Young Hero: Jeneece Edroff by Ally from Victoria Picture of Young Hero: Jeneece Edroff by Ally from Victoria Jeneece is an incredible hero who has motivated many people and Is an amazing role model for me to look up to.
Young Heroes: Skye Malik by Sue Glader Picture of Young Heroes: Skye Malik by Sue Glader print story associated link http://myhero.com/go/hero.asp?hero=Skye_Malik_2013
 
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