A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to preserve and endure in despite of overwhelming obstacles, Christopher Reeve once said. This describes my hero because he has been through a lot throughout his life and career, and no matter what obstacle came in life he never gave up or lost hope. Danny Thomas epitomizes the hero concept because he was a symbol of hope, he created a cancer treatment center for children, and he was a inspirational and motivational actor. Heroes are symbols of hope, and Danny Thomas was a symbol of hope for many people across America. Danny Thomas was born during The Great Depression, and growing up he had a struggling family and life. He had set a goal to get himself as well as his family out of poverty. …show more content…
Heroes want to change peoples lives and make a difference in the world, that’s what Danny Thomas did when he created St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital. Created in 1962 St. Judes finds advanced cures, ways of prevention through research and treatment. No child is ever denied treatment. Danny Thomas successfully created his vision to never leave a child behind. As well as being a creator, Danny Thomas was also an actor, comedian, and director. “The Danny Thomas Show” and the sitcom “Make Room for Daddy” are two hilarious shows that I enjoy to watch. Dany Thomas received two Emmy awards for best actor in 1955 and 1956. He was an award winning comedian, he also did stand up comedy at nightclubs. Danny Thomas in my opinion was one of the most memorable entertainers in the history. Heroes come in all different shapes and sizes, different heroes do different things and inspire other people. Danny Thomas inspired me because he was a symbol of hope, he created a cancer treatment center for children, and he was a inspirational and motivational actor. I have been inspired by him throughout my life, and I have always looked up to him. I aspire to be more like him and hopefully, in the future, I can make a difference in people’s lives, just as Danny Thomas has made a difference in not only everyone else’s life, but mine as