The Hero Fund was honored to recognize the heroism of 69 individuals awarded the Carnegie Medal in 2025. Among the recipients were 63 Americans and six Canadians, who together represented …
On Mother’s Day 1993, a spark on a 33-foot cabin cruiser ignited gasoline in the boat’s generator, turning the vessel into an instant fireball. At the time, the boat was …
After the end of the Reconstruction Era in 1877, Black Americans experienced profound racial divisions and systemic discrimination in their lives in America. Yet, acts of selflessness and bravery that …
By Christopher J. Leahy and Sharon Williams Leahy, History in Two Voices Editor’s note: This story first appeared on Dec. 29 on the History in Two Voices blog. It is …
It was a conscious decision that I’m going in because he needs help right now. — Brandon Bair, Carnegie Medal recipient #10307 I wasn’t thinking about myself at all. I …
By Eric P. Zahren, President of the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Often during my 10-year tenure at the Hero Fund, I have wondered what founder Andrew Carnegie would make of …
Friends Remembered is a collection of tributes to Carnegie heroes, beneficiaries, and others we have lost since the last edition of Impulse. They are listed chronologically by date of passing. …
If Hero Fund founder Andrew Carnegie walked through the doors of the Hero Fund offices today, I think he would immediately recognize what we are doing to carry out the …
