Laura Kwerel
Stories
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A young boy safely returned to his family after getting lost at the NYC Marathon
After Nancy Willis finished the New York City Marathon, she went to greet her family, only to discover that her 8-year-old son was missing. After a frantic search, a woman appeared with the boy.
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When Eleanor Heginbotham's car broke down on New Year's Eve, a group of strangers jumped in
Eleanor Heginbotham was at the post office on New Year's Eve 2022 when her car wouldn't start. For 40 minutes, a group of strangers came to her aid, including someone who would later become a friend.
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After an Alzheimer's diagnosis, a new job gave a father 'dignity' and 'purpose'
When Paul Cotter's father began to show signs of early-onset Alzheimer's disease, he lost job after job. Then, a small local company offered him a role that helped rebuild his sense of purpose.
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'Most people are good': How a stranger's words became a family mantra
On a flight home, Caitlin Shetterly told the man next to her that after 9/11, flying made her nervous. Then the man told her something she'll never forget: "Most people are good."
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When her young son was hit by a pickup truck, a stranger rushed to help
Melissa Barbanell's 7-year-old son was severely injured after being hit by a pickup truck. A stranger, who turned out to be a nurse, let Barbanell know he was going to be OK.
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Amid intense grief, a college student is comforted by a stranger on a plane
When Cara Beth Rogers was studying abroad in college, her brother died in an accident. On the plane ride home, a stranger made her overwhelming grief a bit easier to bear.
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How an unexpected reply changed the way one woman responds to fumbles
When Claire Burnside Och was a server at a high-end restaurant, she made an mistake opening a bottle of wine. But instead of acting annoyed, the customer handled it with grace.
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What a physician taught Kimberly Godsey when she was a nurse-in-training
When Kimberly Godsey was training to become a nurse practitioner, a physician taught her how to deliver painful news with compassion. Years later, his lesson showed up in her own life.
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A patient leaves a lasting impression on one doctor's life
Mark Metersky was a medical student at a New York City hospital. He was frustrated with one of his patients when he saw something that surprised him.
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'That's something that he would do': A stranger's generosity reminded her of her dad
Caroline Davis was about to make a mistake that could have severely damaged her car. Then a stranger stepped in, with an offer of help that brought her to tears.
