Preacher born without limbs spreads his anti-bullying message - PHOTO

The Australian, who was taunted at school because of a medical condition that left him without arms and legs, was in New York to promote his book. During his appearance in Times Square, Vujicic let tourists and fans embrace him as part of his anti-bullying 10,000 Hugs Tour.The preacher, who moved to California from Melbourne in 2007, has previously held a Guinness Book of World Records title for the most hugs in one hour. For the record he took part in 1,749 hugs, but while he met a lot of fans during his appearance today, Vujicic did not break his own record.The 31-year-old advertized his appearance in Times Square on his Facebook page, posting: 'Good morning New York City! Come meet me in Times Square. I'll be there... to give hugs and raise awareness to #endbullying.'The author of Stand Strong: You Can Overcome Bullying (and Other Stuff That Keeps You Down has been helping victims for several years.His anti-bullying cause is one close to his heart, after Vujicic struggled with his disability as a child, both physically and emotionally. At the age of ten, after a failed suicide attempt, he vowed never to give up again. By the age of 17 he had started his own non-profit charity, Life Without Limbs.As well as making it on to the New York Times best-selling author's list, Vujicic is also a devoted husband and father. Before his New York appearance he was pictured playing with his young son and wife on a beach in Hawaii. In pictures of the vacation, the broad smile on Vujicic's face, and obvious happiness he now has in his life, was testament to one man's triumph over adversity.The Christian minister was clearly feeling like any other hard-working dad taking a break with his family: he beamed proudly as baby son Kiyoshi toddled about on the shoreline; and shared contented smiles with his wife of two years Kanae.Vujicic was born with tetra-amelia syndrome, a rare disorder that is characterized by the absence of all four limbs.His worldwide motivational speeches tell of courage overcoming disability, and the bullying he suffered as a child. His life and his determination serve as an inspiration to countless thousands worldwide.But the idyllic holiday the Vujicic family was recently pictured enjoying is more than just the result of the success he has found as an adult.After university, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce, Vujicic embarked on a motivational speaking tour, concentrating on teenage issues, disability, and his faith in God and how it helps his life.To date, he has visited more than 40 countries on five continents.In 2008 Vijucic met Kanae Miyahara, and has described it as 'love at first sight'. He was quoted in a 2013 interview in The Christian Post about the unique way he proposed.Having the engagement ring in his mouth he casually asked Kanae: 'Baby, can I kiss your hands?'Kanae admitted that she thought he was simply biting her finger, but then she saw the ring he had been trying to position in the right spot.Vujicic released his book - Stand Strong: You Can Overcome Bullying - on April 15.In it he describes how to turn bullies into motivators: 'Bullies want to abuse you. Instead of allowing that, you can use them as your personal motivators,' he writes. 'Power up and let the bully eat your dust.'(dailymail.co.uk)BakuDaily.Az