Helen Keller: Deaf and blind, became an inspirational author and speaker.

Stephen Hawking: Physicist, defied ALS, contributed significantly to theoretical physics.

Malala Yousafzai: Survived a gunshot, advocate for girls education worldwide.

Nick Vujicic: Born without limbs, motivational speaker and author.

J.K. Rowling: Overcame rejection, became best-selling author of Harry Potter series.

Nelson Mandela: Fought apartheid, became South Africa's first black president.

Bethany Hamilton: Lost arm in a shark attack, professional surfer.