Molly Burke

Molly Jane Lucy Burke (born February 8, 1994) is a Canadian YouTube personality and motivational speaker whose eponymous channel has just under 2 million subscribers.[1] Burke was diagnosed at age four with retinitis pigmentosa, a condition which causes loss of vision. She lost most of her sight at age 14.[2] Previously, she was a spokesperson for Foundation Fighting Blindness Canada.[3]

For the American politician and Vermont State Legislator, see Mollie Burke.
Molly Burke
Molly Burke in April 6, 2020
Personal information
BornMolly Jane Lucy Burke
(1994-02-08) February 8, 1994
Oakville, Ontario, Canada
NationalityCanadian, Irish
Height59 in (150 cm)
Websitewww.mollyburkeofficial.com
YouTube information
ChannelsMolly Burke Official
Years active2019–present
GenreDisability, lifestyle
Subscribers1.96 million
Total views199 million
100,000 subscribers 2019
1,000,000 subscribers 2019

Burke's content focuses on her experiences with blindness, fashion and makeup advice, and vlogs about her daily life and activities. She advocates for disability rights.[4] She also shows her experiences with Bennix, her guide dog along with Lavender, her cat and Gallop, her retired dog.[5]

In 2019, Burke released an audiobook on Audible, called It's Not What It Looks Like.[6]

Awards and honors

References
  1. "Molly Burke". YouTube. Retrieved 2019-11-11.
  2. "'Disabled people are chronically forgotten': Blind YouTuber, Molly Burke, talks about accessibility in the era of inclusivity". www.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2019-11-11.
  3. Bondy, Halley (August 8, 2019). "Blind YouTube star Molly Burke doesn't want a cure — she wants a voice". NBC News. Retrieved 8 November 2019.
  4. Sung, Morgan (May 28, 2018). "The unstoppable Molly Burke: A day in the life of a blind YouTube star". MASHABLE. Retrieved 8 November 2019.
  5. Vincent, Brittany (2019-09-26). "Blind YouTube Star Molly Burke on What Everyone Gets Wrong About Guide Dogs: 'You're the Boss'". Parade. Retrieved 2019-11-11.
  6. Burke, Molly (2019). It's Not What It Looks Like. Audible.
  7. "Molly Burke - The Shorty Awards". shortyawards.com. Retrieved 2019-11-11.


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