How a 13 year old changed 'Impossible' to 'I'm Possible' | Sparsh Shah | TEDxGateway

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A list of eleven long English words is followed by the story of a person born with osteogenesis imperfecta who defied the odds, survived multiple fractures, and found success in music, raising funds for nonprofits and making a positive difference in the world.

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  • The individual faced immense challenges due to a genetic disorder causing fragile bones, surviving against bleak odds with over 35 fractures at birth and a grim prognosis.
  • By embracing a positive mindset and leveraging support from family and faith, the person not only overcame physical limitations but also excelled in music, creating a unique fusion genre and using their talent to raise substantial funds for charitable causes.

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  • What is the longest English word?

    Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis

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"From Fragile Bones to Musical Inspiration"

  • Eleven longest words in English: Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis, Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia, Pseudopseudohypoparathyroidism, Floccinaucinihilipilification, Antidisestablishmentarianism, Honorificabilitudinitatibus, Electroencephalographically, Antitransubstantiationalist, Disproportionableness, Incomprehensibilities.
  • Born with osteogenesis imperfecta, a genetic disorder causing fragile bones.
  • Over 35 fractures at birth, bleak prognosis of living only a day or two.
  • Survived due to God's grace and parents' support.
  • 130 fractures in first 13 years, multiple screws and rods in body.
  • Turned "impossible" into "I'm possible" by following four steps.
  • Found passion in music, started singing at a young age, wrote songs.
  • Covered Eminem's "Not Afraid" with Indian classical music, created ragarap genre.
  • Sang pro bono for nonprofits, raised at least half a million dollars, helped change lives.
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