Unsung Heroes of the World - Australian Nick Vujicic was bo- Navbharat Times Photodhamal

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Australian Nick Vujicic was born with no arms and legs. It didn’t stop him from surfing, swimming, playing golf and soccer. He is also a motivational speaker who has addressed over three million people in over forty-four countries.

In This Pic : Nick Vujicic

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Jessica Cox was born without arms in the US, but this disability never became a hindrance in her life. She became world’s first licensed armless pilot and proved that wings are not needed to fly.

In This Pic : Jessica Cox

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Scott Neeson, former head of 20th century Fox International left Hollywood to save children scavenging in Cambodia’s garbage dumps. He sold his mansion, Porsche and yacht for destitute children in Cambodia.

In This Pic : Scott Neeson

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Pastor Lee Jong-rak attached a ‘baby box’ in the church for parents to deposit their handicapped or unwanted babies, instead of abandoning them on the road side. (Pic: chinadaily.com.cn)

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Nando Parrado was one of the sixteen survivors of Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571, which crashed in the Andes Mountains on October 13, 1972. After spending two months in minus zero degree temperature, he along with Roberto Canessa decided to climb through the Andes Mountains to find help. After 10 days of trekking, they were spotted by a farmer who helped them. The rescue team saved the remaining stranded people with Parrado’s help.

In This Pic : Nando Parrado

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