20 results for "hero"
🏆 SportsStafford's Playoff Heroics Send Rams to Divisional Round
With 2:34 left and the season on the line, Matthew Stafford delivered his 54th career game-winning drive to beat Carolina in the Wild Card round. Playing through a bent-back finger on his throwing hand, the veteran quarterback showed why his teammates call him "MVP stuff."
🎬 VideosHospital Throws Surprise Wedding After Cancer Diagnosis
When Aliana Gleason received a devastating cancer diagnosis, staff at a Colorado hospital surprised her with a beautiful wedding in just two days. The couple's 11-year love story finally got its perfect moment, organized entirely by nurses and doctors who wanted to bring joy during the hardest time.
💛 Acts of KindnessIndia State Collects 703K Blood Units, 89% From Volunteers
Andhra Pradesh's youth-driven blood donation movement saved thousands of lives in 2025, with nearly 9 out of 10 donors giving voluntarily. One unit of blood can save three lives, and the state's 394 collection centers are proving it works.
🏆 Sports43-Year-Old Keeper's Wonder Save Keeps Hearts on Top
Craig Gordon, 43, made a world-class stoppage-time save in his first appearance of the season after coming on when Hearts' starting goalkeeper was sent off. The veteran's heroics helped 10-man Hearts hold onto their 1-0 lead and maintain their six-point advantage at the top of the Scottish Premiership.
💛 Acts of KindnessRema Returns Home to Benin, Attends Church With Mom
Afrobeat star Rema surprised fans with a heartfelt visit to his childhood neighborhood in Benin City, where crowds gathered to celebrate the local hero. The singer also joined his mother for Sunday service, creating a touching moment that's warming hearts across social media.
🦸 Community HeroesNigerian Army Chief Pledges Better Care for Troops, Families
Nigeria's 8 Division reaffirmed its commitment to improving welfare for soldiers and families of fallen heroes during the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day ceremony. The event honored those who died serving the nation while promising real action beyond symbolic gestures.
🦸 Community HeroesFour Fishermen Rescued After Two Days Stranded at Sea
A rescue team found four fishermen alive 15 nautical miles offshore after their boat engine failed during a routine fishing trip. The men from Pudukottai, India spent two days stranded before coastal security and fisheries teams brought them home safely.
🦸 Community Heroes92-Year-Old Builds Free Medicinal Forest After Accident
After a devastating accident left her unable to farm, Devaki Amma of Kerala spent 40 years planting a five-acre healing forest by hand. Today, Tapovanam serves as a free medicine garden where anyone can harvest healing plants without paying a penny.
🦸 Community HeroesStranger Lifts ORV Off Injured Teen in Terre Haute
When a 19-year-old's off-road vehicle rolled into a ditch and pinned him underneath, a passerby rushed in to lift the machine off him. The quick action helped save the young man, who was wearing a helmet and is now recovering from a back injury.
🦸 Community HeroesMan Breaks Truck Window to Save Driver After Gas Station Crash
Kyle Swalheim was running late for work when he spotted a semi barreling toward a gas station at 30 mph. His split-second decision to smash through the locked truck's window likely saved the driver's life.
🦸 Community HeroesOakland Honors Coach Who Transformed Lives for 40 Years
Hundreds gathered to celebrate legendary Oakland Coach John Beam, who spent four decades helping young athletes turn their lives around and became a pillar of hope in the Bay Area. His legacy lives on through the countless students he mentored at Laney College and beyond.
🦸 Community HeroesSouthampton Legend Raises £90K With Lake District Trek
Former footballer Franny Benali is leading fans on a three-day Lake District challenge to raise money for charity, having already raised nearly £90,000 over three years. Registration opens now for the April trek that includes scaling England's tallest peak.
🦸 Community HeroesLifeguards Save Three Trapped on NZ's 'Cauldron' Rocks
When three people got trapped on treacherous rocks known as "the cauldron" at Karekare Beach, New Zealand lifeguards and a rescue helicopter worked together to bring everyone home safely. One person with a broken leg was airlifted to hospital in a dramatic coordinated rescue.
💛 Acts of KindnessMaryland Firefighters Get Free Cancer Screenings
Maryland just eliminated cancer screening co-pays for career firefighters who face elevated cancer risks from their work. Meanwhile, Baltimore programs are helping veterans find recovery and families escape homelessness.
🦸 Community HeroesFamily Saves Home with Mops and Rakes in Australian Fire
When flames encircled their Victoria property, 20-year-old Bradley Irvine and friends defended their family home armed with mops, rakes, and a single water tank. Their quick thinking and simple preparation saved the house while his mother fought fires elsewhere as a volunteer firefighter.
🦸 Community HeroesFirefighter Loses Home Saving Others, Returns to Fight
Volunteer firefighter Michael Harper learned his home had burned down while defending his Australian town from catastrophic bushfires. He immediately went back to work saving his neighbors.
🦸 Community HeroesNigerian Soldiers Honor Fallen Heroes at Sokoto Barracks
Military personnel gathered at Giginya Barracks in Sokoto, Nigeria, for special prayers honoring service members who sacrificed their lives protecting the nation. The solemn ceremony brought together troops and families to remember those lost fighting insurgency and banditry while strengthening unity among serving personnel.
🦸 Community HeroesNew Bedford Officers Save Life in Freezing Search
Five police officers refused to give up during a freezing nighttime search for a suicidal man, combing through parks and wooded areas for over an hour until they found him alive. Their persistence and teamwork turned a potential tragedy into a story of hope and second chances.
🏆 SportsNewcastle Keeper Saves 3 Penalties in Epic Cup Thriller
In one of the most dramatic FA Cup matches ever played, Newcastle goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale became an instant hero by saving three penalties in a shootout after a breathtaking 3-3 draw. The match featured six goals, four lead changes, and two last-minute equalizers that kept 52,000 fans on the edge of their seats for over two hours.
🏆 SportsHearts of Oak Claims Thrilling Last-Second Victory in Ghana Premier League
In a nail-biting finish, Accra Hearts of Oak secured a dramatic stoppage-time victory over Hohoe United, climbing to third place in Ghana's Premier League. Substitute Mawuli Wayo became the hero when his late strike sealed all three points in a hard-fought match that showcased perseverance and determination.