7 FASCINATING FACTS ABOUT DR. CARSON — THE PRAYER BREAKFAST SPEAKER WHOSE SPEECH IN FRONT OF OBAMA WENT VIRAL

◼ 7 FASCINATING FACTS ABOUT DR. CARSON — THE PRAYER BREAKFAST SPEAKER WHOSE SPEECH IN FRONT OF OBAMA WENT VIRAL - (Read the entire article at The Blaze)

DR. CARSON IS A FAMOUS PEDIATRIC SURGEON - Carson, 61, is the director of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital (he obtained this lead position at the age of 33). His career focus is on traumatic brain injury and brain and spinal cord tumors, among dire health issues.

According to his biography, he has written over 100 publications about neurosurgery and he has penned numerous books. On top of that, the renowned doctor has received more than 50 honorary doctorate degrees and President George W. Bush gave him the Presidential Medal of Honor (see other honors over at Bio.com).

HE’S A PIONEER IN THE SEPARATION OF CONJOINED TWINS

CARSON’S EARLY LIFE WASN’T EASY

THERE WAS A MOVIE MADE ABOUT HIS LIFE - Carson’s life and work are so coveted, in fact, that a feature film was made about the doctor. “Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story” was a made-for-television film that came out in 2009.

HE RUNS A NON-PROFIT AIMED AT HELPING YOUNG SCHOLARS

CARSON IS A CANCER SURVIVOR

HE’S ALSO A DEVOUT CHRISTIAN - In order for America to continue leading the world, Carson believes that it’s important to apply God’s standards to individuals’ lives. Rather than embracing partisan solutions, CBN notes that he wants the nation to “stop being political and start being logical” in addressing key issues.

For more about Carson, read his ◼ Bio.com profile and visit the ◼ Carson Scholars Fund’s web site.



◼ Ben Carson for President - Wall St. Journal