4. THE SPEAKER
Sampson Gordon "Sam" Berns (October
23, 1996 – January 10, 2014)
American teen; suffered from progeria
He was diagnosed with Progeria, a rare,
rapid aging disease, at the age of 2
Sam’s parents, Scott Berns and Leslie
Gordon, both physicians
Known for HBO documentary on progeria,
spreading progeria awareness
5. PROGERIA
Progeria is a very rare genetic disorder.
Has been identified in 43 countries worldwide
Has effected only about 350 kids till date
It causes faster aging : A child in their teens with
progeria often looks like someone who has lived
80 or 90 years.
6. It doesn’t affect the mental growth.
It is Not Passed From Generation
To Generation
Progeria is 100% fatal
Heart disease is a big risk
The average lifespan for a child diagnosed
with progeria is just 14 years
PROGERIA (CONT.)
7. WHY MY INSPIRATION?
We all live a very busy life and it is easy to
drift away or lose the sight of what holds true
meaning to us.
This video gave me the inspiration of being
motivated enough to find my true goal and
focus on it.
There will be distractions but I should not
loose focus of what want to achieve.
8. HIS PHILOSOPHY
I'm okay with what I ultimately cannot do
because there is so much that I always can do.
Surround myself with people who
honestly value me for who I am.
Always have something to look forward to.
It doesn't have to be big or time-consuming
but it should be something that makes happy.
Life is a party itself. So,
never miss a party if you can.
9. SUMMING UP
For a person who knows that his life span is
real short, he taught me how to have a
positive outlook even the worst possible
situation.
I thank my faculty for choosing this
documentary for me.
