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Florence Nightingale Florence Nightingale was a British social reformer credited with revolutionizing the field of nursing.
Bono (Paul Hewson) Bono (http://www.celebrity-sunglasses-finder.com/Bono-Sunglasses.html) Bono (Paul Hewson) is a musician, advocate for AIDS victims and a humanitarian.
Eddie Aikau Eddie Aikau was a Hawaiian surfer and the first-ever lifeguard at Waimea Bay on Oahu. He saved over 500 lives before losing his own during a rescue mission.
Oskar Schindler Oskar Schindler defied his countrymen and courageously helped to save Jews during the Holocaust.
Carl Lutz Carl Lutz was a Swiss diplomat in Hungary who saved over 62,000 Jews during World War II.
John Snow
Heroes Travel to Fight LA Fires Read about the first responders who have travelled to LA to fight the fires and support those who have been affected by the disaster.
Miep Gies
Desmond Doss Desmond T. Doss, a military medic, practiced non-violence while saving many lives during WWII.
Desmond Doss Desmond Doss
Indira Gandhi Indira Gandhi with her family. (http://www.vimlapatil.com/print-media-2/ ())
Maximilian Kolbe
Danny Thomas
Salva Dut Salva Dut
Paul Newman Paul Newman through his comestibles, earns millions of dollars for charity.
Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa: From Migrant Worker to World-Renowned Neurosurgeon
Bernard Kouchner Bernard Kouchner is the co-founder of Doctors without Borders.
Jerry White Born and raised in the United States, Jerry White's journey toward becoming a global advocate for peace was profoundly influenced by a life-altering event.
Myself Myself
MY HERO Recommends Mental and Emotional Health Support Resources Resources to support mental health.
1925 Serum Run Participants Statue of Balto (wikipedia.org) The 1925 Serum Run Participants rushed lifesaving serum to save the children of Nome from a deadly epidemic took the efforts of many.
Elissa Montanti: Spreading Global Compassion Elissa Montanti is the founder and director of The Global Medical Relief Fund, a non-profit that helps children who have been injured by war and natural disasters.
Irena Sendler Irena Sendler was courageous because, knowing she could die, she still risked her life to save Jewish children.
Terry Fox Terry Fox has faced many challenges throughout his life, such as a leg amputation within six days of finding out about his cancer diagnosis, chemotherapy, and learning how to walk with a prosthetic leg. Even with all the challenges, Terry remained strong and dedicated to his dreams.
Brandon Tsay: Lifesaver Brandon Tsay, a 26-year-old man from California, saved numerous lives on the night of the 21st January 2023, when he disarmed a gunman in Monterey Park.
MY HERO Project's Resources about the Holocaust and Jewish Culture THE MY HERO Project offers thousands of resources for the topic of International Holocaust Day.
Al Williams Al Williams "Others may live."
The Saving and Repairing of a Struggling Child The Saving and Repairing of a Struggling Child
True Heroes True Heroes
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Akbar Khwaja
Steve Murphy
Dr Arun Gupta
Chiune and Yukiko Sugihara Chiune (Sempo) Sugihara, the Japanese consular official serving in Lithuania, saved the second large Chiune and Yukiko Sugihara believed in freedom and saved many Jews during WWII.
Erin Brockovich Erin Brockovich is determined to give those without a voice a fighting chance.
Corrie ten Boom Corrie ten Boom was a Dutch Christian and watchmaker who, with her family, hid Jews during WWII.
Ariel Tweto: Flying High on Life Ariel Tweto is an Inuit Eskimo TV personality and producer who founded the nonprofit suicide prevention program Popping Bubbles.
Navajo Code Talkers The Navajo Code Talkers were Native Americans employed by the U.S. military during World War II to send and decipher coded messages.
Pam Pontius Pam Pontius is part of the FEMA Supply Chain Task Force working to help Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The "Saviour on Wheels" - Karimul Haque Karimul Haque, known as the Bike-Ambulance-Dada, transports sick villagers to the hospital and won the Padma Shri award.
Irena Sendler Irena Sendler saved Jewish children during World War II as the head of the underground organization Zegota.
Dr. Hawa Abdi Dr. Hawa Abdi is a Somali doctor, human rights activist and nominee for the Nobel Peace Prize.
Daniel Hale Williams III Public domain Daniel Hale Williams III blazed the way for future African American surgeons, doctors, and nurses by opening the first interracial staff hospital.
Albert Schweitzer Albert Schweitzer was a German doctor in Africa. He was also an author, a musician, and a pastor.
Jody Williams Jody Williams is a Nobel Prize-winning political activist. She is the founding coordinator of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines.
Federica and Baby Malick Baby Malick was flown from Senegal to Italy for a life-saving heart operation by surgeon Federica Iezzi through the nonprofit One Life Onlus.
Nancy Lublin - Crisis Text Line Nancy Lublin is founder of the Crisis Text Line, a volunteer-run nonprofit for mental health support through text messages.
Doctors Without Borders Doctors Without Borders gives medical care to people in 70 countries worldwide.
Life on the Line: The LAFD Firefighters The Los Angeles Fire Department battles the extensive fires in Southern California in 2018.
Duke Kahanamoku: An Ordinary Man Who Made An Impact Duke Kahanamoku popularized the sport of surfing and risked his life to save others.
Paul Rusesabagina Map of Rwanda (The World Factbook) Paul Rusesabagina saved the lives of more than 1200 Rwandans who took refuge in his hotel.
Clara Barton Founder of the American Red Cross, Clara Barton was a nurse known as the 'Angel of the Battlefield.'
Jean Henry Dunant Jean Henry Dunant founded the Red Cross.
Kurt Klein Kurt Klein brought, among others, his future wife, Gerda, and Oskar Schindler, to safety.
Los Topos de Mexico (español) Los Topos de Mexico is one of the most elite earthquake rescue teams in the world.
Valdez Family New Mexico Ambulance (rockymountainemsambulance.com) The Valdez family shared their home to those in need.
Ryan Hreljac Ryan Hreljac helps build wells for clean water in Africa.
Liviu Librescu (http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.dougsfoggiestideas.com/webAdmin/blog/uploads) Liviu Librescu was a Virginia Tech teacher who sacrificed his life to save his students.
Harriet Tubman Harriet Tubman organized the Underground Railroad and helped lead slaves to freedom.
Welles Crowther Welles Crowther, "The Man With the Red Bandanna," was a young volunteer firefighter who worked at the World Trade Center and rescued strangers during 9/11.
Kailash Satyarthi Kailash Satyarthi is a Nobel Peace Prize-winning children's rights activist from India.
Dorothea Lynde Dix Dorothea Dix Dorothea Lynde Dix was an advocate for the rights of the mentally ill.
Witold Pilecki Witold Pilecki, a Polish officer, infiltrated the Auschwitz concentration camp in order to send war secrets to the Allies.
Stanislav Petrov Courtesy of NASA. Stanislav Petrov averted nuclear disaster, yet remains unknown to most.
Elizabeth Blackwell Elizabeth Blackwell became the first female doctor and opened the first medical school for women.
José Andrés José Andrés is a chef who provides good food to survivors in disaster zones around the world.
Edith Cavell Edith Cavell was a nurse who risked her own safety to help others during WWI
Sompop Jantraka Sompop Jantraka Sompop Jantraka helps poor children in Thailand to avoid child prostitution and obtain an education.
Bill Porter Bill Porterwas an optimist who didn't let cerebral palsy keep him from following his dream to be a salesman.
Audrey Hepburn Audrey Hepburn was an unforgettable actress, loving mother, and mother to the world.
Alberto Nisman Alberto Nisman (www.mirror.co.uk) Alberto Nisman was a brave Argentinian lawyer, assassinated for his work against those who murdered 85 innocent Jews.
Alan Beaven (www.copletetrusts.com/beavan.html) Alan Beaven will be remembered for his bravery on Sept. 11, 2001.
Emilie Schindler Emilie Schindler, wife of Oskar Schindler, has been an unsung hero of the Holocaust
Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa A picture of Dr. Q (https://speakerpedia.com/speakers/dr-alfredo-quino ()) Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa is a notable neurosurgeon who understands the value of each individual.
Michael Kelley from <i>Charlotte Observer</i> Online Michael Kelley beat all the odds as a paratrooper and police officer.
Amanda Lindhout: Survivor and Influencer
Wade Henry EMT Logo
Joel Burns Joel Burns reached out to GLBT teens with a personal story and a message of hope.
Todd Beamer Todd Beamer smiling Todd Beamer, a 32 year old man who on September 11, 2001, lead an assault against three hijackers on Flight United 93.
Sanoussi Diakite Sanoussi Diakite (http://rolexawards.com/en/the-laureates/sanoussidiakite-home.jsp) Sanoussi Diakite has aided starvation in Africa through a user-friendly invention.
Found Animals Foundation: Putting pizzazz into pet adoption Found Animals Foundation, a nonprofit group in southern California, is trying to apply some innovative solutions to aid in the adoption of pets.
Vilmos Farkas Vilmos Farkas sacrificed his personal safety to save the lives of a couple of strangers.
The Danish Resistance The Danish Resistance acted bravely in a time of darkness.
Tendol Gyalzur Tendol Gyalzur provides a home and family for Tibetan and Chinese orphans.
Tad Agoglia Tad Agoglia is founder of the First Response Team of America.
Rudolph Giuliani Rudolph Giuliani New York Mayor, was a compassionate leader following the World Trade Center attack.
Raoul Wallenberg A portrait of Raoul Wallenberg as a young man. Raoul Wallenberg saved thousands of lives during the Holocaust.
Olara Otunnu Olara Otunnu is devoted to saving the lives and futures of children in war-torn countries.
Nick Anderson and Ana Slavin Nick Anderson and Ana Slavin challenge young people to get involved to help end the humanitarian crisis in Darfur.
Molly Pitcher Molly Pitcher bringing water to soldiers<br> (http://www.walrus.com/~gibralto/<br>acorn/molly.html) Molly Pitcher was a Revolutionary War heroine who bravely carried water to soldiers on the battlefield.
Mikey Ray Frasier Mikey Ray Frasier is a lifesaver three times over.
Maximilian Kolbe Maximilian Kolbe was a Catholic priest known for his great humanity during WWII.
Lillie Hitchcock-Coit Lillie Hitchcock-Coit was a turn of the century firefighting hero.
Jon Rose Jon Rose founded Waves for Water, which works on the front-line to provide clean water.
John Polivchuk John Polivchuk was a firefighter who inspired others with his bravery, selflessness and optimism.
Janusz Korczak Janusz Korzak Janusz Korczak stayed behind to protect his orphan students during the Holocaust.
James John Christenson Jr. James John Christenson Jr. James John Christenson Jr. has been on the North Sioux City Fire Dept. for almost twenty years and saves others' lives on a day-to-day basis.
Denis Mukwege Denis Mukwege helps women ravaged by Congo War.
Ivan Beltrami <a href=http://isurvived.org/Pictures_iSurvived-2/Wallenberg_Raoul-2_MEGA.GIF>Ivan Beltrami</a> Ivan Beltrami joined the resistance during WWII and saved many Jews.
Hermine Santrouschitz (Miep Gies) Hermine Santrouschitz (Miep Gies) kept Anne Frank and her family safely hidden from the Nazis.
Haiti Relief: How Kids Can Help Rescuers work to free trapped survivors and victims (http://www.csmonitor.com/) Haiti Relief: How Kids Can Help make a difference.
Giorgio Perlasca Giorgio Perlasca saved the lives of thousands of Jews during WWII.
George Latham George Latham saved a girl from a burning car and is also a hero to his daughter.
Franklin D. Roosevelt Franklin D. Roosevelt at his Presidential desk Franklin D. Roosevelt formed the Georgia Warm Springs Foundation for polio victims.
Fireworkers from Chernobyl Some of the fireworkers who lost their lives during the Chernobyl nuclear power plant disaster Fireworkers from Chernobyl bravely gave their lives to protect the safety of others during the Chernobyl nuclear disaster.
Firefighters Firefighters in New York City are the heroes of the day.
Don Cheadle and Darfur Now Don Cheadle and Darfur Now deliver a call to action to stop the genocide in the Sudan.
Dennis Smith Dennis Smith (courtesy of Dennis Smith) Dennis Smith is an author and retired firefighter.
Dan Mazur Dan Mazur sacrificed climbing to the summit of Mt. Everest to save another climber.
Colonel Jack H. Jacobs Jack H. Jacobs ((medalofhonor.com)) Colonel Jack H. Jacobs His extraordinary heroism saved the lives of 14 people.
Judy Feld Carr Judy and my family. (Judy is in the centre. We took this picture.) Judy Feld Carr secretly helped thousands of Jews escape from Syria.
Olivia Harrison Olivia Harrison, standing right
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