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100
Who wrote the song "I Just Called to Say I Love You"?
Stevie Wonder. He was born 6 weeks premature and his time spent in the oxygen rich environment of the incubator caused a condition in which his retinas detached resulting in blindness. He has recorded more than 30 US top ten hits and has won 22 Grammy awards.
100
Name a famous comedian/actor who suffered from depression who is recently deceased.
Robin Williams. Academy award winning actor that brought laughter to millions of people. Cofounded Comic Relief USA, an annual benefit show that has raised $80 million to date for the homeless community. Sadly, his depression overcame him and he lost his life to suicide.
100
Which 22 time gold medalist suffers from ADHD?
Michael Phelps. An American swimmer who is the most decorated Olympian of all time with 22 gold medals. He also suffers from ADHD. Founded the Micheal Phelps Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on the sport of swimming and promoting healthy lives.
100
Who played "Charles Thatcher" on the TV show "Life Goes On"?
Chris Burke. An American actor and folk singer.Burke's revolutionary role as Corkey in "Life Goes On" conveyed a realistic portrayal of people with Down syndrome and changed the way audiences viewed people with disabilities.
200
What academy award winning actress in was the lead role in "Children of a Lesser God"?
Marlee Matlin. She was born with a genetically malformed cochlea which resulted in her deafness. Despite her disability she has built a very successful acting career. She is actively involved with a number of charitable organizations and is a prominent member of the National Association of the Deaf.
200
This Canadian speed skater and cyclist has won multiple Olympic medals and also suffers from depression.
Clara Hughes. She is a spokesperson for Bell Let's Talk Mental Health Initiative campaign which promotes working together to create a stigma free Canada. She openly talks about her struggles with depression. Recently she cycled over 11,000 kms across Canada to promote awareness on mental issues.
200
This famous Mathematician and Nobel prize award winner suffers from Schizophrenia.
John Nash. He won the Nobel prize in economics in 1994. Diagnosed with paranoid Schizophrenia and has spent time in and out of psychiatric hospitals.The movie "A Beautiful Mind" is based on John's life.
200
Who said, "It's a lie to think you're not good enough. It's a lie to think you're not worth anything."
Nick Vujicic A motivational speaker who was born with tetra-amelia syndrome, a condition which causes people to be born without limbs. When Nick was 8 years old he contemplated suicide. At the age of 17, Nick started a non-profit organization called Life Without Limbs. He inspires children all across North america with his motivational speeches.
300
Which famous physicist wrote "A Brief History of Time"?
Stephen Hawking. He was diagnosed with ALS at the age of 21. He has been dubbed the smartest man alive. He is also well known as Sheldon's idol and has made many appearances on The Big Bang Theory.
300
What famous singer suffers from bulimia?
Demi Lovato. She is a positive role model for many young and teenage children who speaks openly and honestly about her struggles with bulimia. Along with other artists, she has recorded various songs to help raise awareness on social issues affecting youth today.
300
Which famous Ghostbusters actor suffers from Tourette's Syndrome?
Dan Aykroyd. Most well known for his role as Dr. Raymond Stanz in the Ghostbuster movies. Recently, Dan has revealed that along with Tourette's Syndrome, he has also been diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome.
300
Which motivational speaker have we seen in class more than once in TED Talks videos?
Lizzie Velasquez. Born with zero percent body fat from a possible condition known as neonatal progeroid syndrome. She is a published author and a motivational speaker. She also has a great sense of humour and a zest for life.