Molly burke at the age of 4, she was diagnosed retinitis pigmentosa a rare retinal disease that makes your eyes get weaker and loss of vision..Molly began public speaking at the age of five as an ambassador for The Foundation Fighting Blindness Canada. As a student she was tormented by bullies, and suffered from depression and anxiety.In 2009, Molly was awarded the Oakville YMCA Peace Award for outstanding contributions towards developing understanding in the community. She ran with the Paralympic torch for the winter games and won the title of Miss Teen Canada International 2010. Molly was also a correspondent on the Orange Carpet for the 2013 TeenNick Halo Awards in Los Angeles.She believes that we all have the strength within us to survive any challenge, and learn how to thrive from those struggles.
Molly Burke