Laura Kwerel
Stories By
Laura Kwerel
Story Archive
Wednesday
Molly Baker (right) poses with her unsung hero, Carla Vail, who came up with a novel way to support Baker after her husband died. Molly Baker hide caption
When Molly’s husband died, a friend came up with a way to help: The ‘Calendar Girls’
Thursday
Angela Zhao poses at a piano competition in Beijing in 2023. Yang Yang & Jun Lei Zhao hide caption
Wednesday
Lorrie Paul and her father Duane Harlow Roberts Lorrie Paul hide caption
Tuesday
Mary Fran Lyons circa 2003. Mary Fran Lyons hide caption
Monday
Father James Martin. James Martin hide caption
Monday
Patricia Nieshoff and her son Edward, circa 2006. Patricia Nieshoff hide caption
This single mom was alone at the hospital with her son. Then a familiar face appeared
Monday
Apryle Oswald. Apryle Oswald hide caption
Thursday
Rick Mangnall remembers the time he was helped after a serious car accident by two Hispanic men in an old white pickup track. Rick Mangnall hide caption
He was stranded after a serious car accident. Then an old white pickup pulled over
Monday
An illustration from his book Rohan Bullkin and the Shadows, by illustrator Rachel Moss. It depicts Juleus Ghunta and his teacher described in his Unsung Hero story. Juleus Ghunta hide caption
Monday
Emily Rauschert (left) and Alice Claus. Alice Claus hide caption
They had 3 suitcases and faced 5 flights of stairs. That's when a stranger appeared
Monday
Roxanne Olson and her dad Richard. Roxanne Olson hide caption
'I was broken and needed help': After her father died, a stranger stepped in
Tuesday
Kathryn Fumie. Kathryn Fumie hide caption
Friday
Mas Masumoto (left) and Shizuko Sugimoto in 2013. Mas Masumoto hide caption
A funeral home worker tracked down a family — and uncovered a decades-old secret
Tuesday
Ben Gomes and his mom, Thomasinha. Ben Gomes hide caption
A stranger jumped into action when a 92-year-old started to get dragged by a car
Wednesday
JoAnne Foley (middle) as a young nurse. JoAnne Foley hide caption
The way a dying baby girl was cared for in 1980 helped shape her approach to nursing
Tuesday
Biar Kon hopes to one day start a non-profit to provide housing and social support for people living on the streets. Biar Kon hide caption
A stranger in Nairobi 'sowed a seed of kindness' that he carries with him today
Tuesday
Justin Horner's story has resonated with many. Justin Horner hide caption
He was stranded. A stranger offered help and a message: 'Today you, tomorrow me'
Wednesday
Teresa Hernandez with Lucca. Teresa Hernandez hide caption
Tuesday
Ellen Butterfield and her husband Chas Eisner. Ellen Butterfield hide caption
Wednesday
Mary Griffis' unsung hero reminded her that people need to support each other and to keep going. Mary Griffis hide caption
Under a barrage of road rage, a woman found help from a stranger when her car stalled
Wednesday
David and Sarah Lubarsky in Sept. 2023. David Lubarsky hide caption
Three hospitals ignored her gravely ill fiancé. Then a young doctor stepped in
Wednesday
Thea Rhiannon remembers the man who came to her rescue decades ago. Thea Rhiannon hide caption
Tuesday
Jennifer Reinhart says that for the first time since her fall, the hospital worker made her feel like she was going to be OK. Jennifer Reinhart hide caption
Saturday
Jeff Balch says he has tried to replicate the example set for him more than 30 years ago. Jeff Balch hide caption