Hero Stories by Rebecca (Becky) Miller

Alexander Borodin was an accomplished chemist, composer and early advocate of women's rights.

Hugo Grotius was a scholar who advocated for peace between nations based on natural law and reason.

Rembrandt van Rijn captures the suffering, reflection and compassion of humanity in his art.

Maria Tallchief was a Native American ballerina known worldwide for her outstanding performances.

John Fowler was a beloved father with a true spirit for adventure.

Barbara Stuart was one of those unsung heroes who almost always flew under the radar - and that's how she preferred it. But that doesn't mean she was shy and meek. Far from it!

Olara Otunnu is devoted to saving the lives and futures of children in war-torn countries.

"During the years of our civil war, they [women] bore the brunt of inhumanity and terror... Yet, it is the women who laboured and advocated for peace throughout our region."
~Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

Will Rogers was a beloved humorist and humanitarian.

Hadraawi (Mohamed Ibrahim Warsame) is a powerful voice for peace in his country.

Bernard Fantus, the Father of the American Blood Bank.

Merieme Chadid is an astronomer from Morocco who did research at the South Pole.

Zaha Hadid is the first woman to be awarded the Pritzker Architecture Prize.

Kiki Vo suffered terrible burns and experienced bullying in school but has accomplished so much and forgiven so many.