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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
…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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
