Just before his passing on January 10, 2014, Sam Berns was a Junior at Foxboro High School in Foxboro, Massachusetts, where he achieved highest honors and was a percussion section leader in the high school marching band. He also achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. Sam was diagnosed with Progeria, a rare, rapid aging disease, at the age of 2. He is featured in the Emmy award-winning documentary Life According to Sam, which premiered on HBO on October 21, 2013, 2 days before his 17th birthday.

Moving forward is important… when you stand still that’s the time you starts feeling down.

Courageous Sam performing in college function …

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Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36m1o-tM05g

TED Talks Playlist for Anxiety/Depression: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIarbzft73-MdX4oVSEAA8Lz-wYbW3Fod