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June 28, 2009: Hero Helps Creatures Get Back Into Wild

Paul Lavell volunteers at the Greenwood Rehabilitation Center.

June 21, 2009: Aviation Enthusiast Shares Love Of The Skies

Everyone in Granby knows the town's brush with aviation fame, thanks to "Penny the Pilot." More

June 14, 2009: Teenage Choir Gets Big Boost From Volunteer

For more than 40 years, the Singing Youth of Denver has pleased audiences and enriched lives. More

June 7, 2009: Tiny Mementos For Grieving Families

When a baby dies, a family's life is turned upside down. More

May 31, 2009: Volunteer Keeps Bolder Boulder On Track

It takes a village to put on the Bolder Boulder. More

May 24, 2009: A Millionaire's Pampering For Deserving Women

It's a pampering fit for a millionaire. But it's free of charge for some deserving women. More

May 17, 2009: Resolving Conflict

Life is full of conflict, and how you deal with it, often determines how successful you become. More

May 10, 2009: Dedicated To Animals

Dozens of animals are getting a second chance, thanks to this week’s 7Everyday Hero. More

May 3, 2009: 35 Years Of Serving The Community

This week's 7Everyday Hero has been a cop for 35 years. And he has never been paid for it. More

April 26, 2009: Former Hospice Client Uses Art To Help Heal

Rudy Ludemann came to Hospice of Saint John in 2006 with congestive heart failure. Doctors had told him there was nothing more they could do. More

April 19, 2009: Keeping Kids Out Of Trouble

Bored, unsupervised kids often start trouble. But this week’s 7Everyday Hero is doing something about it. More

April 12, 2009: Colorado Woman Helps Abused And Neglected Children

More than one million children are abused and neglected each year in the United States. 9,000 of them live in Colorado. More

April 5, 2009: Volunteers Provide Critical Hospital Support

Hospitals need help. Often, they turn to volunteers to provide support to doctors, nurses and patients. More

March 29, 2009: Bring The Bee! Giant Insect Helps Kids Read

Optimist clubs worldwide help bring out the best in children. One local club, has a unique way of doing that - they use a giant bumble bee! More

March 22, 2009: Helping Colorado's Most Vulnerable

Homebound Coloradans are feeling the economic squeeze more strongly than average residents. This week's 7Everyday Hero makes sure the most vulnerable members of our community are not forgotten. More

March 15, 2009: At 89 Years Old, Volunteer Doesn't Let Age Slow Him Down

Despite being 89 years old, this week's 7Everyday Hero is still driving to the office every day. More

March 8, 2009: Teacher Makes Math Fun

Even good students get bored. But in Castle Rock, many children can't wait to get to school. More

March 1, 2009: Local Teacher Helps Homeless And Hungry Seniors Feel At Home

The clients who visit Senior Support Services in Denver are treated like family, and this week's 7Everyday Hero is part of the reason why. More

Feb. 23, 2009: Young Man Doesn't Let Disability Keep Him From Helping

His family was told that he would never walk or talk, but he proved the experts wrong. More

Feb. 15, 2009: Fundraiser Helps Provide Dental Care For HIV And AIDS Patients In Colorado

Good dental health can be a life-saver, especially for people with HIV and AIDS. But many dentists refuse to treat patients with HIV. More

Feb. 8, 2009: Volunteer Opens Home And Heart To Dogs

This week’s 7Everyday Hero is busy caring for a whole litter of puppies. In fact, even her office has gone to the dogs. More

Feb. 1, 2009: Family Honored For Agricultural Education

As the economy worsens, family farms are becoming less common. This week's 7Everyday Hero has managed to keep her family farm going and use the land to educate Colorado 4H members, Boy Scouts and Future Farmers of America. More

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