Mohammad Khalil (Pakistani Driver)
by willtravel on April 7, 2009
in Pakistan, Selflessness, Sports
He was the bus driver when the Sri Lankan national team was ambushed by terrorists last month. Risking his life, he drove the players to safety. He is now a hero in Sri Lanka. Via guardian.co.uk
Hee Ah Lee (Korean Pianist)
by willtravel on January 17, 2009
in Family, Korea
She gives piano concerts all over the world. She has only four fingers. Via neatorama
Chris Llewellyn (US Musician)
by willtravel on January 10, 2009
in Selflessness
The hip-hop bassist didn’t hesitate one second when a male flight attendant cried for help. With others he quickly subdued a passenger who was trying to open the rear emergency exit. Via latimes.com
Xavier Helgesen (US Entrepreneur)
by willtravel on January 9, 2009
in Awareness, Business, Friendship
While in college, with 2 friends, he founded a company around selling books and made it into a successful business. But this business is centered on funding world literacy efforts and being carbon neutral. Via BetterWorldBooks
Bilaal Rajan (Canadian Student)
by willtravel on January 8, 2009
in Teens
Tim Tebow (US Football player)
by willtravel on January 6, 2009
in Selflessness, Sports, Teens
The quarterback didn’t wait to be a star player before doing good around him. The kids of an orphanage near the city of General Santos in the Southern Philippines have been knowing him for a while. Via The Canadian Press
Zachary Bonner (US Student)
by willtravel on January 5, 2009
in Awareness, Teens
He started helping homeless people, especially kids, at age 7. Four years later, he is going strong not caring about adult cynicism who think an 11-year old cannot raise so much money and gifts. Via ABC News
Sharon Sia (Singaporian Caregiver)
by willtravel on January 3, 2009
in Family, Selflessness
She put on hold her studies, career and social life to care for her disabled sister. She is even embarassed by all the attention she is getting although her sister needs a new surgery. Via The New Paper
Ryan Cunningham (US Hero)
by willtravel on January 2, 2009
in Selflessness
As the smoke started billowing from the apartment below, he didn’t hesitate to enter the place even though he couldn’t see anything. He couldn’t breathe either. Via kget.com
Alberto Cairo (Italian Therapist)
by willtravel on December 26, 2008
in Awareness, Selflessness
He has been living in Afghanistan for almost 20 years. How come? His answer: “If you can improve the life of a person it gives you so much joy.” Afghans love him too. Via Msnbc.com
