Real Videos of Real Heroes

Hassan Askari, a Muslim New York City resident, jumps to the aid of a group of Jewish subway riders during an anti-Semitic attack.

Houston City Councilmember Jolanda Jones and her son pulled a teenage driver from the rubble of a fiery crash. The driver's car plunged 100 feet off a freeway overpass. Jolanda and her son ran to the car, disentangled the young woman and Jolanda carried her to safety seconds before the explosion.

10-year-old Ireland Eversole was so moved by a televised charity appeal that she decided to organize a penny drive to raise money for less fortunate children.

Three-year-old Madelyn Eaves called 911 after her pregnant mother collapsed at home. Madelyn used the lyrics to her mother's made-up song "911 Green" to dial for help, and by answering a dispatcher's questions, emergency workers were able to find the home.

Todd Endris was surfing at Marina State Beach in Northern California when he was attacked by a 15-foot great white shark. The shark initially knocked Todd off his board and then bit down on his torso, resulting in a 40-inch bite. But a pod of dolphins came to his rescue, forming a wall between him and the shark. Todd credits them for saving his life and is now working to return the favor.