Terry Fox’s story is one of the most powerful examples of courage and determination I’ve ever heard. At just 21 years old, after losing his leg to cancer, he didn’t give up—he chose to run. But this wasn’t just any run. He dipped his foot into the Atlantic Ocean and began a journey across Canada, not for fame, but to raise money and hope for cancer research. His mission came straight from the heart, and that’s what makes it so inspiring.

Every day, Terry ran the distance of a full marathon—42 kilometers—on a prosthetic leg. Through wind, rain, and constant pain, he kept going. For 143 days, he pushed forward, step by step, with people across the country cheering him on. He became a symbol of strength, not because he was perfect, but because he was determined. When the cancer returned and forced him to stop, the world was heartbroken. A year later, he passed away at just 22—but his message stayed alive.

What touches me most is that Terry never got to finish his run, but in many ways, he did something even greater. His Marathon of Hope sparked a movement that has lasted for decades. Today, the Terry Fox Run is held all around the world and has raised over $850 million for cancer research. His dream continues through every step taken in his name, and every dollar donated toward a cure.

Terry Fox showed us that you don’t need to be a superhero to change the world. You just need to believe in something bigger than yourself—and keep going, even when it’s hard. His words, “Anything is possible if you try,” remind me that limits exist only in the mind. He may have run with one leg, but he carried the hope of millions—and that is true greatness.