There are many people who could be considered a hero. A hero doesn't have to be someone who can fly, run at high speed, and shoot lasers. A hero can be anyone who makes a difference. They could be your parents, a firefighter, your doctor, or even a friend. They don't have to be professional athletes or celebrities, they can be normal people living normal lives. A modern hero is Stephen Hawking because of his great achievements; he overcame the risks of his disease, helps scientists and improves the lives of people around the world. To understand why Hawking is a hero you need to know some basic knowledge. In the Biography for Beginners article "Stephen Hawking" you learn that he was born on January 8, 1942 in Oxford, England. His birthday coincided with the 300th anniversary of the death of Galileo, another famous scientist who studied subjects very similar to those studied by Hawking. He was the eldest of four children, he had a mother and a father. For most of his life he was the average everyday student. At school his favorite subjects were always math and science. Even as a child, Hawking saw the world differently than most people. Hawking originally attended a competitive, all-boys school. After graduating from primary school he went to St. Albans and then to Cambridge University. While at Cambridge in 1963 Hawking discovered he had ALS. He was always worried that he wouldn't live long enough to earn his degree. In 2007 Hawking was completely paralyzed. (np).Stephen Hawking risked so much that he made him a hero, he also explains it in the YouTube video “Mini Bio: Stephen Hawking” by Mini Bio. Once Hawking was diagnosed with ALS, he was expected to live only a few more years. When someone gets ALS, the... middle of paper... believes everyone should have it. (Stephen Hawking). Hawking also changes the lives of scientists today by adding new discoveries. One of his theories, besides black holes, was about the universe. He developed several theories about our origins and the big bang theory. This also forced him to sacrifice his religion to help the world of science. (Mini bio: Stephen Hawking) Therefore Stephen Hawking changed the lives of many different people every day. In conclusion Stephen Hawking may not have run into a burning building or saved someone in danger, but he is still a hero. Shows great courage and courage in everyday life. Hawking is constantly admired and admired for the difference he has made in the world. He has overcome many risks, achieved many results and touched the lives of people around the world.