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Recent Heroes

Boise Bicycle Project
2008-06-19

The Ability Team heads to school
2008-06-02

Camp Erin - helping kids grieve
2008-05-26

Inspirational war hero Joe Lowe
2008-05-19

A Drop in the Bucket
2008-05-13

Mary Stephens - donates her allowance to Humane Society
2008-05-06

Parma raises thousands for local family
2008-04-28

Delaney Snaadt - Lunch walk for diabetes organizer
2008-04-21

Boise DJ KeKe Luv
2008-04-14

Heroes help teen graduate from Caldwell High School
2008-04-07

Cancer survivors get a day of pampering
2008-03-31

St. Baldrick celebration - for kids with cancer
2008-03-20

Dentist delivers Miles of Smiles
2008-03-10

Craig Emery - Donated kidney to sister
2008-03-03
A lot of people do volunteer work in our community, but can you imagine volunteering one of your organs to someone who needs it? This week’s Seven's Hero wouldn't have it any other way. Craig Emery was the first to offer his kidney when his sister was in desperate need of a transplant. Maggie O'Mara has a heartwarming story that gives new meaning to "brotherly love."

Dorla Summers - Foster grandparent
2008-02-11
This week's Seven's Hero volunteers at a local middle school in Nampa as a foster grandparent. They call her "Grandma Dorla." Maggie O'Mara shows us how Dorla Summers touched the life of one special West Middle School student.

Jennifer Kurdy - Light of Africa
2008-01-28
This week's Seven's Hero is a true example of selflessness. Jennifer Kurdy has a passion for teaching and helping others, and she's committed to that at Borah High School and at an orphanage in Tanzania. Maggie O’Mara introduces us to this inspirational young woman.

Sam Billingsley and lifestraw
2008-01-22
More than one billion people in the poorest parts of the world don't have access to safe water, and contaminated drinking water leads to disease and death. Six-thousand people, mainly children, die every day from waterborne illnesses. It’s a startling statistic, and a local 8-year-old decided to do something about it. Maggie O’Mara introduces us to Sam Billingsley – this week’s Seven's Hero.

Dena Parker - Head Start volunteer
2008-01-14
It's a new year, and you might have made a resolution to get out and volunteer in the community this 2008. This week Seven's Hero will certainly inspire you to do just that! She's been volunteering five days a week for the past 10 years! Maggie O'Mara takes us to Head Start in Boise to meet this week's hero - Dena Parker.

Taft Elementary heroes
2007-12-24
Christmas is a time for family, friends and gifts. But for some families, Christmas presents can be in short supply. Maggie O’Mara takes us to Taft Elementary School to meet some people who are making sure every kid in the school gets a gift. They are this week's Seven's Heroes.

Pajama program
2007-12-17
For most kids, getting into some warm pajamas and reading a story is all part of a regular bedtime routine. But some kids don't have that luxury. Maggie O’Mara introduces us to a local woman who is making sure they get that chance.

5th graders paint homeless shelter
2007-12-11
The Interfaith Sanctuary Shelter in Boise recently opened up for homeless men, women and families. So the 5th grade class at Highlands Elementary School decided to step in and make the shelter a bit more cozy by taking on an incredible art project for an entire room! Maggie O'Mara profiles this week's Seven's Heroes.

High school mentors
2007-12-03
Being a big brother or a big sister has big rewards. But did you know that high school kids are also getting involved in the program? They're mentoring little kids at our local elementary schools. Maggie O'Mara introduces us to some high school heroes who are making a difference at Jackson Elementary School.

Turkey trot heroes
2007-11-26
Here's a question for you - what does exercise have to do with giving to others? Not much, unless you're a student at East Canyon Elementary School taking part in the turkey trot. Maggie O'Mara explains exactly what it means - in this week's Seven's Hero.

Second grader helps out fire victims
2007-11-19
We've covered several house fires in the past couple of weeks on Newschannel 7. And in many cases, the people impacted lost everything they had. As Maggie O'Mara shows us - this week's Seven's Hero is a Meridian second grader who heard about a local fire and decided giving is better than receiving this holiday season.

Veterans Day essay
2007-11-12
A Boise 6th grader had the experience of a lifetime when she was invited to spend part of Veterans Day at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C. Cece Pratt entered a national essay contest, and her essay won top honors. Maggie O'Mara talked to her before she left for D.C.

Apache helicopter dads
2007-11-13
Students at Lake Hazel Elementary School got a special visit from an Apache helicopter. On board were three dads. Maggie O'Mara introduces us to this week's Seven's Heroes.

Monica's hats
2007-10-29
A young Kuna girl had her heart set on doing something for Idaho kids who are going through cancer treatment. So she decided to learn a new skill and her entire family got involved too! Maggie O'Mara introduces us to Monica Rodriguez - this week's Seven's Hero.

Peanut Butter and Jelly
2007-10-23
Meet some Boise school kids who gathered thousands of pounds of peanut butter and jelly to donate to the Idaho Foodbank. Maggie O'Mara introduces us to this week's Seven's Heroes.

Meet the cookie lady!
2007-10-15
Just about everyone loves the smell and taste of homemade cookies, right? The families staying at Ronald McDonald house love them too, and thanks to a local volunteer, they get them every week! Maggie O’Mara introduces us to Iva Fingerson - the cookie lady.

A very special Bronco tailgate party!
2007-10-09
There was a big Bronco tailgate party at St. Luke's Children's Hospital this week. But this party was extra special because some of the football players made an appearance just for the kids! Maggie O'Mara was there to capture all the fun for us.

Nominate a hero

Idaho's NewsChannel 7 delivers the news with the highest journalistic standards.

Too often the news of the day is tragic, sad or disappointing. In an effort to show more good news, Idaho's NewsChannel 7 has started a new segment entitled Seven's Heroes. 

As part of our commitment to community, Idaho's NewsChannel 7's Maggie O'Mara will highlight people who are dedicating their time and talent to improve the lives of young people

If you know someone helping young people in these areas, send their name, phone number and a brief description of why the deserve the honor by CLICKING HERE!

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