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News Articles: Series: My Unsung Hero from Hidden Brain

In the 1970s, Cynthia Page was working as a copywriter in New York City and living in New Jersey.

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She found herself cornered in a train station. Then a stranger came to her aid

Cynthia Page was alone in a train station trying to get home from New York City when men surrounded her. She was frightened until another man came and helped her get away from those circling her.

February 21, 2023
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By:
  • Laura Kwerel
Sabrina Kronk and her daughter Katie. During a time when Kronk said she was worried about finances, a group of mechanics helped the family of two out by providing free parts and labor to fix their SUV.

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A newly single mom wasn't sure she could make ends meet. They threw her a lifeline

Sabrina Kronk was worried about providing for her daughter Katie. When their car broke down she was nervous about the financial implications. Then she got some help from some unexpected friends.

January 31, 2023
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  • Kristin Wong and
  • Autumn Barnes
When Vanessa Foster found herself stranded in Alaska, a stranger with bright blue eyes stopped to give her a lift.

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She was stranded on an Alaskan highway. A stranger saved the day

When Vanessa Foster was stranded in the middle of Alaska, a stranger with bright blue eyes stopped to give her a ride, and changed her life.

January 17, 2023
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  • Autumn Barnes and
  • Tara Boyle
Stephanie Cole was a frightened teen on her first day at a new job. When she froze during a transaction, a customer had some kind words for her.

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On Stephanie Cole's first day at a new job, a stranger puts her mind at ease

Stephanie Cole never forgot one tiny moment during her first day at a new job, when a stranger showed her kindness.

December 27, 2022
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  • Ryan Katz and
  • Tara Boyle
Twenty years ago, Kate Baker's then-2-year-old, Neil, had a seizure while on an airplane. A group of Muslim women surrounded her and comforted her, an experience she never forgot.

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An unexpected source of solace during an in-flight emergency

When Kate Baker's toddler experienced a seizure during a transatlantic flight, she nearly shut down. But she received comfort from an unexpected group of passengers.

December 22, 2022
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  • Brigid McCarthy and
  • Tara Boyle
After being bullied consistently for more than a year in middle school, Jennifer found an ally in an unexpected person who helped put an end to the torment.

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Jennifer was bullied daily until someone unexpected stepped in and changed her world

Jennifer was constantly bullied throughout seventh grade. When eighth grade started, it seemed like the same thing would happen. But then someone unexpected stepped in and everything changed.

December 13, 2022
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  • Autumn Barnes
Karl Goldstein nearly gave up playing the piano, but then a word of encouragement from a tough teacher put him on a lifelong career path.

A few words of encouragement from his music teacher changed Karl Goldstein's life

Karl Goldstein nearly gave up playing the piano, but a few words from a tough music teacher put him on a lifelong path in music.

December 05, 2022
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By:
  • Brigid McCarthy and
  • Tara Boyle
Jessica Israelsen (first from the left in the second row from bottom) in 2003, when she first joined the U.S. Air Force as a medical technician. In 2008, when she was struggling financially, her unit purchased Christmas gifts for her family.

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How an Air Force unit looked out for their own, even after she left the service

When Jessica Israelsen left the Air Force, it was not an easy decision. She was going through a difficult time, and even though she wasn't part of the unit, her team kept looking out for her.

November 11, 2022
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By:
  • Laura Kwerel

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