heroes

The word hero can mean many things to many people.

To Western Union, it's our consumers, who work hard to fulfill their dreams. It's people like Godson Beaugelin, a young father who is funding the educations of his brother and sister in Haiti while caring for his young child. It's people like Maria Genevieve Buncal, working for a better future in Hong Kong and sending money home to the Philippines. It's people everywhere, across the world, moving every day in the direction of their dreams.

Watch the videos below and see what the word hero means to us.

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Pedro Coelho

Pedro Coelho

Pedro Coelho emigrated from his home country to realize his full potential and help his family. Today he is an active member of his community, while launching his own successful business and Agent location.

Nancy Berrocal

Nancy Berrocal

Nancy Berrocal and her family migrated from Peru to Spain leaving behind a loving extended family. She stays connected to them thanks in part to Western Union.

Godson Beaugelin

Godson Beaugelin

New father Godson Beaugelin supports his brother and sister in Haiti by regularly sending money home.

Satwant Minhas and Mohan and Darshan Kathuria

Satwant Minhas and Mohan and Darshan Kathuria

Satwant Minhas and Mohan and Darshan Kathuria are popular Western Union agents in Queens, New York who take the time to understand their customers'needs.

Maria Genevieve Buncal

Maria Genevieve Buncal

Maria Genevieve Buncal is from the Philippines and says her family photos are her only treasure in Hong Kong, where she works to build a better future.

Roman Polovinkin

Roman Polovinkin

Roman Polovinkin left the Ukraine for Russia after finding it was getting harder to maintain a decent standard of living at home.