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    Chris Burke was born with Down syndrome in 1965. Despite being told he should be institutionalized, his supportive parents raised him at home and nurtured his talents. He became the first person with Down syndrome to star in a weekly television series called "Life Goes On," playing Corky Thatcher. Burke has since appeared in other TV shows and movies, and currently serves as the National Down Syndrome Society Ambassador, delivering inspirational speeches around the world to advocate for those with Down syndrome.

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    Chris Burke was born with Down syndrome in 1965. Despite being told he should be institutionalized, his supportive parents raised him at home and nurtured his talents. He became the first person with Down syndrome to star in a weekly television series called "Life Goes On," playing Corky Thatcher. Burke has since appeared in other TV shows and movies, and currently serves as the National Down Syndrome Society Ambassador, delivering inspirational speeches around the world to advocate for those with Down syndrome.

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    Chris Burke was born with Down syndrome in 1965. Despite being told he should be institutionalized, his supportive parents raised him at home and nurtured his talents. He became the first person with Down syndrome to star in a weekly television series called "Life Goes On," playing Corky Thatcher. Burke has since appeared in other TV shows and movies, and currently serves as the National Down Syndrome Society Ambassador, delivering inspirational speeches around the world to advocate for those with Down syndrome.

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    Rosialda, Davie Y.

    BSED English 1C

    CHRIS BURKE

    Chris Burke or Christopher Joseph Burke, Born August 26, 1965

    Chris Burke is an American actor who is best known for his character Charles “Corky”
    Thatcher on the television series Life Goes On.

    Burke was born with Down syndrome at a time when little was known about the disorder.
    His parents were told to institutionalize him like be sent to stay in a special hospital or
    home, usually for a long period but instead his parents decided to raise him at home and
    nurture his talents.

    He was encouraged by his supportive family to follow his dreams of being on TV and
    Chris became the first person with Down syndrome to star in a weekly television series
    which is entitled Life Goes On.

    He has since appeared on numerous TV shows and movies and currently serves as the
    National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) Ambassador.

    Chris had the faith in his own abilities and the courage to face prejudice as he pursued his
    dream to become an actor.

    Burke has delivered inspirational speeches around the world and continues to speak at
    schools, seminars, conferences and non-profit organizations.

    He has been the Goodwill Ambassador for the National Down Syndrome Society since
    1994.

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