Best of 2013 – Our Bravest Heroes

As we bring this year to a close, we’d like to take a moment to recognize some of 2013’s bravest heroes. Not only have they helped to keep our faith in humanity strong, they’ve also reminded us that you can make a difference in the world, no matter what your size, age or even species!

These men and women in uniform have gone beyond the call of duty:

• Hero Postman Saves Twins from Bronx Apartment Fire
• Paramedic Helps Talk Dad through Walmart Parking Lot Delivery
• Deputy Delivers 25 Week Old Baby
• Firefighters Accidentally Discover Abandoned Baby while Having Breakfast

These heroes prove that being the right person, in the right place, at the right time, really can save someone’s life:

• Baby in the Bagging Area: Tesco Staff Helps Deliver Baby Healthy Baby Girl!
• Brooklyn Toddler Crawling on Store Awning Saved by Good Samaritan
• Couple Finds and Cares for Boy Left Alone in Car Outside of Bar
• Neighbors Keep Baby on the Roof Safe While Awaiting the Help of Emergency Responders
• Passer By Saves Newborn’s Life
• Caught on Tape: Man Revives Lifeless Toddler at Supermarket in Australia
• Good Samaritan Helps Deliver Miracle Baby Born Amidst the Tragedy of Deadly Rollover Accident

These every day heroes didn’t know how amazing they were until they were presented with the ‘right’ circumstance:

• Baby Abandoned in War torn Syria Saved by a loving Family
• Arizona Superdads Adopt 14 Children From Foster Care!
• Mother Throws Her Baby from Second Story Window to Save Her from Apartment Fire
• Solar Suitcase Saving Lives of Mothers and Newborns in Developing Countries

These young heroes prove that there’s no age limit on being brave:

• Baby Brother Saves Sister from a Life of Blood Transfusions
• 9-Year-Old Boy and Friend Help Mom Perform CPR on Infant, Saving Baby’s Life
• 10-Year-Old Girl Hailed a Hero after Catching Newborn Being Thrown from Burning Building
• Two Teenage Boys Help Deliver Baby at Local Bus Stop

Of course, you don’t have to be a human to be a hero!:

• Beautiful Baby Jade Named after Hero German Shepherd that Found Her Abandoned in Park
• Family’s Untrained Pet Dog ‘Predicts’ Toddler’s Epileptic Fits
• Dog Saves Abandoned Baby in Thailand

We hope our heroes have been an inspiration to you this year, and that they help make us all a little more aware of the world around us. Remember, even the smallest acts of kindness can have a huge impact in the lives of others!

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