My Unsung Hero: Sanaa Kerroumi's Story

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Juleus is in elementary school, and he can't read. But then a new teacher convinces him to believe in himself. 

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Sandra is at her wits' end in her job search — until someone unexpectedly helps her out. 

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After Susan rushed to the hospital to check on her sick father, a stranger offered her comfort in an unexpected way. 

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In 2009, Ayanna was walking through Tokyo, without an umbrella, when it started to rain. Then a stranger appeared by her side.

Do you have your own story of an unsung hero? We'd love to hear it! Record a voice memo and email it to us at myunsunghero@hiddenbrain.org.