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The definition of a hero is someone who when presented with danger or a challenge, doesn’t hesitate to take action. Heroes have tremendous strength, courage, and determination. Thanks to the internet, you can find all kinds of amazing stories of individuals who performed heroic acts. Here are 75 that stand out for their amazing deeds.

1. Diabetes doesn’t discriminate

People of all ages suffer from the effects of Diabetes. Those who depend on insulin, pay a lot of money. To help, the Illinois Governor signed a law that caps the cost of insulin to no more than $100 a month.

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Reddit/HumansBeingBros Source: Reddit/HumansBeingBros

2. Just in time

At a stoplight, a man noticed something in the middle of the road. With the light getting ready to change, he ran over and grabbed it. This was one turtle’s lucky day.

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3. A lost pup

A beautiful dog had been lost in the woods for 10 days. Then a stranger stepped up. Searching with a drone for two hours, this person was able to reunite Meadow with her family.

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4. Action figures

A person was selling 30 action figures online. A mother with an autistic son could only afford to buy two. Learning how excited the boy was, the seller donated the other 28 to him.

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Reddit/gangbangkang Source: Reddit/gangbangkang

5. Life-saving measure

While in the school cafeteria, a student saw his friend choking. He immediately jumped into action. By doing the Heimlich maneuver, he saved his buddy’s life.

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Gfycat Source: Gfycat

6. A comforting gesture

Dining out with a fussy baby is frustrating. That’s what happened to one couple. But instead of getting upset, the man from the next table held the infant so his mom and dad could enjoy their meal.

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Reddit/humansof Source: Reddit/humansof

7. Recycling made easy

In Norway, a lot of homeless people turn in empty bottles and cans for money. But that requires them to dig through nasty garbage bins. So, officials came up with an idea to make scourging easier.

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Reddit/idunnomysex Source: Reddit/idunnomysex

8. Responding without question

After the El Paso police department put out a message that the blood bank was in dire need of donors, people quickly responded. The place was packed. They’re all heroes.

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Reddit/xman1314 Source: Reddit/xman1314

9. Morgan’s Wonderland

Having a daughter with special needs, a dad sold his business to build a $51 million amusement park for people with disabilities. A third of the staff has a disability. And anyone with special needs gets in free.

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Reddit/Ramb0Brit3 Source: Reddit/Ramb0Brit3

10. Bridging the gap

This kind deed bridged both the age and race gap. The young man was on his way to a job interview but didn’t know how to fix his tie. So, the elderly man stepped up to help.

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Reddit/CipherX52 Source: Reddit/CipherX52

11. News crew becomes the news

While doing a news story, a BBC crew became the news. They stumbled upon a group of trapped penguins. Quickly putting a plan together, they were able to save all of them.

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Reddit/Ryanchri Source: Reddit/Ryanchri

12. Pointing the way

While jogging, a woman dropped her car key somewhere along the trail. A man spotted it and came up with this idea to help her find it. And she did.

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Reddit/Majextic_Beard Source: Reddit/Majextic_Beard

13. A frightening moment

A man noticed a woman walking downtown being stalked by someone. He immediately started videotaping the incident. Then, he intervened, possibly saving her from danger.

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14. A boss with a heart

After customers and coworkers complained about a retail employee falling asleep on the job, his manager talked to him. She discovered he was homeless. Rather than reprimand him, she offered him the help he needed.

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Reddit/cub3dworld Source: Reddit/cub3dworld

15. Remember her name…

…Neerja Bhanot. She was an Indian flight attendant on a highjacked plane. She hid the passports of American travelers to keep them safe. Then, she sacrificed her life by shielding three children after the hijackers opened fire.

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Reddit/Raqped Source: Reddit/Raqped

16. A loving son

DeAndre Hopkins is a wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals. His mom attends all of his games even though she went blind 17 years ago. After every touchdown he makes, he hands her the football.

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Reddit/wetthing Source: Reddit/wetthing

17. “No One Dies Alone”

That’s the name of a program started by nurse Sandra Clarke in 1986. She left the side of a dying patient only to return to find they’d passed away. Grieving, she founded the program so that no one would ever die alone. It’s been implemented around the world.

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Reddit/DavidTECRedoot Source: Reddit/DavidTECRedoot

18. He gave his life

At just 15 years of age, Zaevion Dobson gave his life to save three girls. During a gang shooting, he became a hero. By jumping on top of them, they all lived except him.

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Reddit/Raqped Source: Reddit/Raqped

19. A kind landlord

With the pandemic, a lot of people don’t have any income. One landlord understood that. So, he eliminated some of his renter’s financial burden.

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Reddit/eucalypocalypse Source: Reddit/eucalypocalypse

20. A gym of a teacher

A group of students noticed their gym teacher’s shoes were falling apart. This guy had worn the same size 13 Jordon’s he bought back in 1998. Pulling their money, they surprised him with a new pair.

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Reddit/adammess21 Source: Reddit/adammess21

21. They’re not all bad

The country has been racked with violence. Protestors are everywhere. Well, one of them was thoughtful enough to hold an umbrella over a reporter’s head so he wouldn’t get wet in the rain.

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Reddit/Ledpidus Source: Reddit/Ledpidus

22. Small but sweet

Not all acts of heroism are grand. In this case, a woman spotted a lone bumblebee. She offered it a piece of lavender, which the bee quickly accepted.

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Reddit/Lucy_Lapwing Source: Reddit/Lucy_Lapwing

23. Never forget

September 11 is a date forever etched in people’s minds. On that day, terrorists attacked America. Thousands of first responders went to work, including these firefighters who climbed 110 stories wearing full gear.

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Reddit/Cup-of-Noodle Source: Reddit/Cup-of-Noodle

24. Her heart still beats

One year after losing her daughter, a mom met the man who received her heart. She gently placed her hand on his chest. For the first time in more than 12 months, felt the beat of her daughter’s heart.

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Reddit/Necoya Source: Reddit/Necoya

25. Anonymous givers

For 30 years, a group of women known as “The 9 Nanas” kept a secret from their husbands. They met every day at 4:00 a.m. That’s when they bought clothes and paid bills for people who needed help.

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Reddit/HumansBeingBros Source: Reddit/HumansBeingBros

26. Patience of a saint

While visiting an animal shelter, a man noticed a particularly frightened dog. As hard as they tried, the staff couldn’t get her to eat. So, a volunteer ate inside the pup’s kennel every day, completely transforming her.

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Reddit/Strike_Gently Source: Reddit/Strike_Gently

27. Saved from the fire

While battling a forest fire in Australia, a firefighter saw a baby kangaroo. He scooped it up and took it to a vet. Thanks to this hero, the joey lived.

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Reddit/dtatt12 Source: Reddit/dtatt12

28. A stranger’s request

Out shopping, a woman spots a young boy inquiring about basketball shoes, which are too expensive for him to buy. After asking his name, she and tells him if he sends her a photo of him at his game, she’ll get them for him. They both kept their promise.

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Reddit/prettypettypeople Source: Reddit/prettypettypeople

29. A little give and take

In Japan, a company offered its employees six extra days off in exchange for not taking smoking breaks. A lot of people jumped at the opportunity. Hopefully, this encouraged them to break the habit.

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Reddit/BloviateBetting Source: Reddit/BloviateBetting

30. Lending a hand

After getting a flat tire, a guy struggled to loosen the lug nuts. Then, a group of men offered to help. Not only did they change his tire but refused to take any money for their deed.

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Reddit/kdbice Source: Reddit/kdbice

31. New friends

A guy sat in his convertible waiting for the post office to open. He noticed an elderly woman heading to the door and advised her they wouldn’t open for another 10 minutes. He asked her if she wanted to go for a spin and she did. Now, this lonely old woman has a new friend.

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Reddit/5or3n Source: Reddit/5or3n

32. Sorry, wrong number

In 2016, a young man accidentally texted the wrong person. Since it was Thanksgiving, the woman he texted invited him over to eat. He accepted that year and every year since. Sadly, her husband passed away in 2020 but the young man still comes. This year, she placed a photo of her husband at the table so he could join them.

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Reddit/thathoeoverthere2019 Source: Reddit/thathoeoverthere2019

33. The best little brother

Usually, little brothers are annoying. But not this one. He does nice things for his sister like helping her get the basketball in the net.

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Reddit/Thund3rbolt Source: Reddit/Thund3rbolt

34. Leap of faith

Two boys aged 10 and 13 found themselves stuck several stories up in a burning building. Some men below convinced them to jump. While two of the men sustained broken arms as part of their act of heroism, the boys weren’t hurt.

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35. Good sportsmanship

During a boxing match, a fighter dislocated his shoulder. What happened next surprised everyone. His opponent went over to him and put it back in place.

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36. Complimentary car wash

A volcano in the Philippines erupted. The ash made driving dangerous. A man stood by the side of the road with a power washer to clean off vehicles at no charge so people could see where they were going.

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37. He happily obliged

A little boy didn’t have a father. One day, he knocked on the neighbor’s door to ask if the husband could come outside to play. He did, and to this child, that man is a hero.

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38. A wholesome gentlemen’s club

Several young boys at a South Carolina elementary school don’t have dads. So, a couple of teachers formed a “gentlemen’s club.” They teach the boys how to be gentlemen.

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39. Perfect timing

While waiting on a customer, the cashier noticed something wrong. She realized the lady in line holding her infant was having a seizure. She grabbed the baby mere seconds before the mom fell to the floor.

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40. Searching for the rightful owner

A guy bought a bike he saw online for far less than its value. With a lock on it, he knew it was stolen. Instead of keeping it, he searched online for the kid it belonged to.

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