Compassion is demonstrated by heroes from across the globe in these featured films, art and stories. Caring, giving, and reaching across divides to make life better for someone else is at the core of the character trait of compassion. Meet remarkable heroes through these films, art and stories, and create a dialogue with your students on the importance of practicing more compassion in our daily lives.

What would you do if you saw a wildfire destroy 95% of a town? How would you help the survivors whose homes burned to the ground? For Woody Faircloth in Denver, the answer seemed simple: provide them with an RV. And upon witnessing the 2018 Camp Fire in Paradise, California, he and his six-year- old daughter Luna did just that. Without hesitation, they drove across the country to donate an RV to a family who lost everything to the inferno. But when they arrived, the two quickly realized they couldn't stop there. 

The heroes featured in these short films understand the healing power of compassion and they practice this through their actions.

This short film linked below, What if..., celebrates an the Illumination Foundation, who practices compassion to people in their greatest need.

We honor those who are caring, giving, and reaching across divides to make life better for someone else is at the core of the character trait of compassion. Please share your story about a hero you know who shows the power of compassion. 

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