Nick Vujicic facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Nick Vujicic
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Vujicic in 2021
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Nicholas James Vujicic
4 December 1982 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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| Citizenship | Australia United States |
| Alma mater | Griffith University |
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| Years active | 2004–2022 |
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Kanae Miyahara
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| Children | 4 |
Nicholas James Vujicic (born 4 December 1982) is an amazing Australian-American speaker. He is known for inspiring millions around the world. Nick was born with a rare condition called tetra-amelia syndrome. This means he was born without arms and legs.
Despite this, Nick has become a powerful motivational speaker. He shares his story and encourages people to overcome challenges. He is also a Christian evangelist, sharing his faith.
Early Life and Education
Nick Vujicic was born in Melbourne, Australia, in 1982. His parents were immigrants from Yugoslavia. From birth, Nick faced the unique challenge of having no fully formed limbs.
When he was young, doctors performed an operation on one of his feet. This helped separate his toes. He can now use them almost like fingers to grab things. He even jokingly calls his foot his "chicken drumstick."
Nick attended Runcorn State High School in Queensland. He even returned there later to give speeches. When he was 17, his mother showed him a newspaper article. It was about a woman living with a severe disability. This inspired Nick to start giving talks at his prayer group.
He went on to study at Griffith University. At 21, he earned a degree in business. He specialized in accountancy and financial planning.
Inspiring the World
In 2005, Nick started a non-profit organization called Life Without Limbs. This group helps people around the world. In 2007, he also founded Attitude is Altitude. This is a company focused on motivational speaking.
Nick has appeared in films and on TV shows. He starred in the short film The Butterfly Circus in 2009. For his role, he won an award for Best Actor in a Short Film in 2010. He also appeared on the TV show 20/20 in 2008.
His first book, Life Without Limits: Inspiration for a Ridiculously Good Life, was published in 2010. It has been translated into many different languages. Nick travels globally, sharing his message of hope and faith. He talks about how he finds strength in his Christian beliefs.
Personal Life
Nick Vujicic married Kanae Miyahara on 12 February 2012. They have two sons and two daughters. The family lives in Southern California.
Even without arms or legs, Nick is very independent. He can type on a computer using his toes. He types about 43 words per minute. This is quite fast, even for people who use their hands!
Books and Publications
- Life Without Limits: Inspiration for a Ridiculously Good Life (2010); ISBN: 978-0307589743
- Your Life Without Limits (2012); ISBN: 978-0307731043
- Limitless: Devotions for a Ridiculously Good Life (2013); ISBN: 978-0307730916
- Unstoppable: The Incredible Power of Faith in Action (2013); ISBN: 978-0307730893
- The Power of Unstoppable Faith (2014); ISBN: 978-1601426765
- Stand Strong (2015); ISBN: 978-1601427823
- Love Without Limits (2016); ISBN: 978-1601426185
- Be the Hands and Feet: Living Out God's Love for All His Children, 13 February 2018; ISBN: 978-1601426208
See also
In Spanish: Nick Vujicic para niños
- Jennifer Bricker, an American acrobat born without legs
- Hirotada Ototake, a Japanese sports writer and survivor of tetra-amelia syndrome
- Joanne O'Riordan, an Irish Tetra-amelia syndrome survivor
- Zion Clark, a professional wrestler with no legs and a survivor of Caudal regression syndrome
