Celebrate the Heroes in Your Life
Express Your
Gratitude today
Heroes emerge from ordinary people who inspire us with their courage, kindness, and resilience. DearHero.org is your platform to honor them—whether it’s a teacher, first responder, family member, or friend. Share your gratitude through a personal video or letter, and we’ll deliver it straight to their inbox.
Featured Letters
The gallery below shows just a few of the recent Hero letters that have been submitted by other users.
Our Mission
Dear Hero is a beacon of hope, amplifying the voices of survivors, advocates, and everyday heroes dedicated to a brighter future for children. By sharing stories and letters, we inspire collective action, foster resilience, and safeguard the most vulnerable—because every word of gratitude can spark real change and build stronger communities.
Two of the most powerful words we can say are “thank you” in all its forms, including “I see you,” “I appreciate you,” “You make a difference.”
Featured Video Letters
Watch stories of hope, courage, and connection shared by people from around the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common questions related to the platform.
Dear Hero is a simple idea to honor the Heroes in our lives. It feels good to say thank you. And it feels good to be thanked. Dear Hero is a way for all of us to say thank you to our Heroes.
No problem. You can still submit letters and videos even if you don’t know your Hero’s email address. We obviously won’t be able to send an email to your Hero but she/he can still view your letter on this website.
It’s simple. Use the website to write a letter or send a video to your Hero. It is even better if you add a photo to make your message more personal. When you hit submit, we publish your letter or video to this website. If you include your Hero’s email address, we’ll send your Hero an email with a link to your letter or video.
Yes. You can write and submit as many letters and videos as you’d like.
No, Dear Hero is free. We set up this website to encourage people to thank the Heroes in our lives. We do not ask for any money or make any money.
We love hearing from you. If you have ideas, suggestions, collaborations, complaints, or want to talk for any other reason, please contact us.
