10 characters who overcame disabilities and made the world admire them

(Baonghean.vn) - In life, there are people who are born less fortunate than others when they are missing a part of their body, or cannot live like other normal people. But overcoming those circumstances, there are people who have done extraordinary things with their own willpower and love for life, and they have achieved results that make all of humanity admire... Below are 10 typical examples of strong willpower that know how to overcome fate.

1 - Physics Professor Stephen Hawking

Stephen Hawking at his computer working.

Hawking was born on January 8, 1942, in Oxford, England - he was considered the world's king of theoretical physics for many decades, with famous research works on black holes in the universe. At the age of 21, he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and was almost completely paralyzed.

Overcoming the physical pain caused by illness, Hawking still completed his doctoral thesis on Cosmology that he had been pursuing. The name Stephen Hawking became synonymous with “black hole”. All of his works are considered “the key to open the door to the Universe”.

His famous quote: "It's a waste of time to be angry about your disability. People won't have time for you if you're always angry or complaining."

1 - Nick Vujicic

Nick is interacting with Vietnamese audiences.

Nick Vujicic, born in 1982 in Australia, was born with etra-amelia syndrome, a rare disorder. Nick has no arms and very small legs that barely help him move. Despite his difficulties, he managed to graduate from university at the age of 21, with a double major in accounting and financial planning.

After that, he became a famous speaker, with 1,600 speeches in dozens of countries, inspiring millions of people to live and rise up. In 2005, Nick Vujicic was nominated for the Australian "Youth of the Year" award. And after many efforts, Nick Vujicic found true happiness when he married his beautiful wife Kanae Miyahara.

3 - Athlete Terry Fox

In 1980, with a prosthetic leg, Terry Fox ran across Canada to raise money and attention for cancer research.

Terry Fox is a Canadian athlete and humanitarian. After being diagnosed with bone cancer, he had to have one leg amputated. In 1980, Terry Fox, wearing a prosthetic leg, ran across Canada to raise money and attention for cancer research.

Although metastatic cancer forced Fox to end his journey after 143 days and 5,373 km and took his life shortly thereafter, Terry Fox's efforts left a lasting international legacy: the Terry Fox Run. The race is held annually in more than 60 countries, attracting millions of participants. "I just wish people would realize that anything is possible if you try. Dreams are made if people try," he said.

4 - Composer Beethoven

Composer Ludwig van Beethoven.

Ludwig van Beethoven was born on December 17, 1770 and died on March 26, 1827. He was a German classical composer, but he lived most of his life in Vienna, Austria. As a child, he was deaf, then completely deaf. However, he still became a great, world-famous composer. He was an important musical figure in the transition period from classical music to romantic music. Beethoven is considered one of the greatest composers and has influenced many composers, musicians and audiences later.

5 - Jessica Cox

At 32, Jessica Cox has accomplished more than most people with normal limbs.

Jessica Cox, 33 years old, currently living in Tucson, Arizona, USA has become an example of overcoming fate that everyone admires. Born into an upper-class family in the US, but unfortunately when pregnant with her, her mother contracted a viral disease, so when she was born she was without both arms. Looking at their disabled daughter, her parents could not help but feel heartbroken.

Since birth, Jessica Cox has shown herself to be a strong girl because although she has no arms, she always tries to control everything with her feet. Until she grows up, Jessica Cox seems to no longer need her arms because everything is so easy for her. But the truth is that to have that ease, she had to go through efforts, hardships soaked in sweat and tears.

6 - Patrick Henry Hughes

Patrick Henry Hughes

Patrick Henry Hughes was born on March 10, 1988 in Louisville, Kentucky (USA). Since birth, Hughes has no eyes, his arms and legs cannot be stretched out, making him unable to walk like a normal person.

Hughes was introduced to the piano by his father at the age of 9 months, then the trumpet. The media became aware of this disabled boy in 2006 when he was a student at the University of Louisville. That day, he played the trumpet while sitting in a stroller pushed by his father. His talent has since been widely known, and he has been invited to perform in many places across the country.

7 - Helen Keller

Writer Helen Keller

Helen Keller (June 27, 1880 – June 1, 1968) was an American writer and social activist. She was the first deaf-blind person in the world to graduate from college.

Although living in a world without light and sound, Keller was still a woman full of optimism and a passionate love for life. During World War I and II, she visited more than 70 hospitals to comfort and encourage patients. She devoted her whole life to the American Association for the Blind.

8 - Sylvester Stallone

Actor Sylvester Stallone has played roles in famous American movies.

Do you think that to be a great actor, you need to be physically attractive? Have you ever heard the story of Sylvester Stallone? Due to a birth injury, the left half of his face was paralyzed, his mouth was slightly crooked, and his tongue was also partially paralyzed (which is why he stutters). However, these unfortunate things could not stop him from becoming one of the most famous actors.

9 - Sudha Chandran

Artist Sudha Chandran.

Sudha Chandran is an extremely successful Indian artist. She started dancing at the age of three. While performing, Sudha unfortunately had a traffic accident and lost her right foot. It took her three years to get used to and walk normally with a prosthetic foot, but Sudha's desire to become a dancer was still there and burned more than ever.

Through her relentless practice, Sudha has become a very successful dancer and has appeared in many Bollywood films. Sudha’s life is truly a shining example for many people in India in particular and the world in general to follow.

10 - Ralph Braun

Ralph Braun - CEO of Braun Corporation, a company that specializes in providing wheelchairs and mobility equipment for people with disabilities.

Ralph Braun was born in Indiana, USA and is currently the CEO of Braun Corporation, a company that provides wheelchairs and mobility equipment for people with disabilities. He was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy when he was six years old.

At the age of 20, Braun began researching and creating wheelchairs to help people with disabilities. His research and innovative products contributed significantly to the success of his company. Braun was honored as a “Champion of Change” in 2012 by the US government.

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