Hero of the Year

The everyday heroes profiled in Reader's Digest risk their own lives to help people in trouble. Read about these selfless individuals who were voted Hero of the Year.

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Our Hero of the Year 2008

You voted, and Iraq war veteran Greg Gadson is the Reader's Digest 2008 Hero of the Year.

2008 Hero of the Year

In 2008, Reader's Digest celebrated 13 ordinary citizens who unexpectedly found themselves confronted with desperate situations--and acted. Their stories are told here. You let us know who inspires you the most by voting in our Hero of the Year poll, and here are the nominees.

Heroes: Most Valuable Player

How an injured Iraq war veteran led the New York Giants to a Super Bowl victory without ever setting foot on the field. He was voted as 2008 Hero of the Year.


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