From Hidden Brain Media, I'm Shankar Vedanta. This is my unsung hero, stories where one person reached

out to help another in a time of need.

Thank you so much for the chance to tell you about my unsung hero.

I just left there feeling like there was hope for my situation and my kids.

I can never thank you enough for all you've done for me and I'll never be able to repay you.

Thank you.

Today's story comes from Joy Diaz.

Joy grew up in Mexico City.

Although they were anything but wealthy, Joy's parents devoted themselves to humanitarian work. By collaborating with a network of people from around the world,

they were able to support fellow citizens living in extreme poverty. And when I talk

about extreme poverty, what I mean is these people lived inside the municipal garbage dump.

And my parents had no money, but what they had was a lot of faith, and they worked tirelessly to bring teachers and doctors to work into the garbage dump and help the people who live there.

And eventually as time went by, my parents were able to build a clinic,

they built a school, they built public showers, they built a dining hall, all of that in the middle of the garbage dump.

But while that was happening, we did not have a home. We were renters and I remember one day one of those

doctor missionaries he flew into Mexico City, hopped on a taxi, came to the house, saw my mom and just gave her this

paper bag full of money, full of cash. I don't know how much money was in that bag. I am thinking about $50,000 and he said,

for many years I've been wanting to buy a house for you.

So here's the money, buy a house.

And because of his gift,

we were able to move into a middle-class neighborhood.

And because of his gift, you know, the money that was spent in rent

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