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Everyday Heroes: Firefighter Stair Climb raises funds to fight cancer
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May 19, 2012 at 12:19 AM PDT
Firefighters with Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue climb to great heights to help conquer cancer.

Everyday Hero: Ethan Zerpa
May 12, 2012 at 11:25 AM PDT

PORTLAND, Ore. - Anyone who is in, or has gone to, high school knows it can be a tough place.

But Lincoln High School senior Ethan Zerpa dreamed up a unique way to bring his school together.

“It’s bittersweet,” said Zerpa. “It’s great that I’ve been able to turn it into what...more it is. It’s a lot of fun. It’s a blast and I love it.”

We caught up with Zerpa as he was setting up for the last Dodgefest he’ll ever be a part of. He came up with the idea when he was a freshman, as a way to unite students.

“Let’s do something fun and bring our school together and boost that school spirit up again,” said Zerpa. “We came up with the idea of doing a dodgeball tournament.”

Teachers and fellow students didn’t expect much. But it was quick to catch on, becoming the most popular lunchtime activity at the school. It now lasts for three weeks every spring. Ethan holds all matches in the gym and many students spend their lunch period as
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Everyday Hero: Ethan Zerpa
May 12, 2012 at 11:21 AM PDT
Anyone who is in, or has gone to, high school knows it can be a tough place. But Lincoln High School senior Ethan Zerpa dreamed up a unique way to bring his school together.

Everyday Heroes: Volunteer Margaret Stuwe
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May 5, 2012 at 1:25 PM PDT

This week's Everyday Hero is a long-time volunteer who now walks miles everyday, picking up litter along Clackamas River Drive in Oregon City.

Everyday Heroes: Red Sweater Project
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Apr 28, 2012 at 12:04 AM PDT

Everyday Heroes: Drag racer Sadie Floyd
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Apr 21, 2012 at 11:17 AM PDT
This week's Everyday Hero is on the fast track to helping others. Cancer survivor Sadie Floyd has a passion for racing and giving others hope.

Everyday Heroes: Local DJ Tom Farley
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Apr 13, 2012 at 10:01 PM PDT

Everyday Heroes: The Trey Foote Foundation
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Apr 6, 2012 at 11:35 PM PDT
Trey Foote was just 17 when he lost his fight against cancer, but his life and battle left a lasting impression on many. Now the Trey Foote foundation is continuing his fight by helping to find a cure for childhood cancer.

Everyday Heroes - girls on the run
Mar 31, 2012 at 1:02 PM PDT
Most people go running to improve their health but what if running could also teach you lessons about life, self esteem and teamwork? Some everyday heroes are helping local girls do just that.

Everyday Hero: Jaime Mathis
Mar 25, 2012 at 3:22 PM PDT
A woman who fought cancer as a child is now helping the organization that gave her hope during her toughest days.

Everyday Hero: Helping Horses Help People
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Mar 16, 2012 at 10:28 PM PDT
It's hard to say who's the hero here: Leslie Roach, who rescues these horses, the horses themselves or the young ladies who've learned to care and love the animals.

Ouch! Athletic skill can't stop cuts and bruises
Mar 13, 2012 at 9:11 AM PDT
One guy needed a titanium plate and nine screws to fix the collarbone he broke while carrying deer meat. Another burned his hands trying to put out a candle. And then there are the geniuses who developed elbow problems after spending too many hours on the computer or playing video games.

Everyday Heroes: Leah Cronn - Investing in students
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Mar 10, 2012 at 12:04 AM PDT
With college tuition and fees rising faster than the average middle class income - sending kids to school is getting harder and harder. That's why Leah Cronn is so amazing.

Everyday Heroes: Jerry Turner
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Mar 3, 2012 at 12:14 AM PDT
It's hard to find a boss who's incredibly well-liked by his employees, but we found him. Our Everyday Hero this week not only loves his job, he's using it and the struggles he's had to overcome, to give students a chance to succeed.

Everyday Heroes: Man inspires kids to never start smoking
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Feb 24, 2012 at 2:58 PM PDT
George Barron used to be a smoker. Now he's telling kids that he hopes they never pick up the habit.