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“There are many clichés about overcoming life’s obstacles, such as turning your lemons into lemonade and every obstacle is God’s opportunity. And they are all true. Yet, the greatest voice is the life that gives witness to these great truths – it is walking, or should I say running, in Terry’s case, the talk, instead of simply talking the talk. Terry’s life is an example that inspires all who encounter him.” “Terry’s trek was a feat of feet, an unbelievable story of courage and dedication. Terry, with his son Chris, gave to all of us the focus and reason for our own lives. We all need to look around us and see if we too can find our own marathons to run. Terry and Chris believed in their dreams. We all need to do the same. Terry accomplished the impossible, but nothing is really impossible if we believe in ourselves. Terry’s story is one of a real life Forrest Gump.”
“Terry’s ability to do what was deemed impossible is remarkable beyond words. His inspiration should change the thinking of those who haven’t lived the life of a single parent or a child of want. Terry overcame all obstacles and told his story. He challenged the medical community to believe in him and not to say it couldn’t be done … Terry dreamed so that all children could dream.” “The future of our great country is predicated on the health and success of our children. They are our future. What Terry and Chris accomplished is an example of what we all need to strive for - to reach beyond, to believe in our dreams, and to work hard to make a difference in the lives of others. We too need to run our own daily marathons and to stand up and be counted.” “Winning a marathon has become synonymous with endurance and commitment. Imagine then what it must be like to run not one, but 75 consecutive marathons in 75 days. It has been done but once. The runner’s name is Dr. Terry Hitchcock. His 1996 run from Minneapolis to Atlanta was an amazing demonstration of dedication and endurance. He too has a victory message. His is a message of how courage and commitment can overcome adversity. It is a story that every runner, every child, every family should read as they encounter boulders in their path or sand in their shoes on life’s road to success.” “Terry’s belief in his dream is an inspiration to all of those who have a task that seems unconquerable. The journey begins and you pick up speed and energy from others who also believe and dream. Together we can build the world that we believe in. Often it just takes the courage to begin, the courage to start. The commitment to follow comes from the collective strength of the wonderful people who come into our lives as a result of that first step.” “The world needs stories of triumph, passion and believing in oneself. The story of Terry Hitchcock and his son Chris is such a story. Children and families need to know that dreams do come true and that heroes can be anyone” “We are all challenged to make a difference with our life. We are responsible for our effort, not the outcome. If we put 100 percent into the effort, the outcome will be good.”
“The dictionary defines perseverance as “adherence to a course of action, belief, or purpose”. This is the embodiment of Terry. All the better that Terry is using his talents to help our children” “Heroes guide us and show us, as examples, that we too can fulfill our own passions and desires. If you believe in something, then see it through. Nothing is really impossible, sometimes just difficult. Terry and Chris followed their dream. Maybe for most of us it wasn’t possible, but for them it was just difficult at times.” “Sometimes the human body can provide that extra something that a person may need in order to accomplish his or her goals in life. Terry had that extra something. He and his son, Chris, had a dream and whether impossible or not, Terry was going to make his dream come true. We all need to believe in our dreams and know that dreams do come true. We just have to believe.” “You can grow up to be a person of integrity, knowing right from wrong and acting on it, telling the truth, accepting responsibility for your mistakes, learning from those mistakes, and treating others the way you would want to be treated. Good people trying to do the right thing is what makes our country great. Our everyday heroes are the ordinary citizens who run their own extraordinary daily marathons like Terry and Chris.” “For our lives to be productive and rich with opportunity, we need to have the passion and determination that Terry has to cultivate our dreams and believe in ourselves. Terry ran the first daily marathon to show us it can be done, now with his example and direction we too can run our own marathons and reach our own dreams.” “We admire individuals for a variety of reasons: perhaps for their honesty, for their dedication, for their passion for life and how they themselves can be of help to others, for their sincerity, or perhaps for their heartfelt belief that we are all brothers and sisters and trying, in some small way, to make that a reality. That is who Terry is and that, I believe, is why and how he was able to run his 2,000 miles to Atlanta. Everyone told Terry it was humanly impossible but Terry had a dream and he knew that dreams can and do come true. He fulfilled his dream to run to Atlanta and to tell whoever would listen that they too could run their own marathons … and be successful.” “Terry and Chris Hitchcock - You prove that one does not find – but makes the chemistry of success. What stars! … Your class act demonstrates that with desire, dedication and determination the stage can be set for a joy-full life that plays out with dramatic benefits!” “I believe that the one of the best gifts we can give one another is the gift of compassion. Terry Hitchcock exemplifies that belief. Through his depth of compassion, he has championed young and old alike by his incredible achievements. … Through his dedication to fight for what he believes in, let us all be inspired to do the same … especially when it comes to the good of our children.” “However we manage our lives, however we place our values, we need to always be mindful of the importance of self-management – know thy self, be in touch with feelings and learn how to best coach yourself so you can better manage others. Terry and his son Chris are incredible examples of first coaching oneself and then handing off to others so that they too can best manage their careers and lives. … In managing our lives, we can see dreams come true and impact those around us in a positive and meaningful manner.” “The day begins with the possibility to make it everything you want. The same goes with each week, year and lifetime. It is a canvas on which you can create whatever you would like. Terry and Chris have done so much while paying no attention to what other people’s ideas are of what could or couldn’t be done. Absolutely commendable in today’s society of suppression, invalidation and victimization. The only way to live life is to get out there and live. The dream is one thing, but to work while you dream is what is necessary.” << PAGE 1 OF 5 >> |
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“Children are our future. Whether we are champions or challengers as we go through life, we need to continue to set examples for others to follow. When Terry and Chris set off to accomplish their impossible trek, it wasn’t impossible to them. It was their dream and they knew they could be successful. As in any accomplishment, whether in the boxing ring or elsewhere, it takes training and hard work, being dedicated to your dream, and having a game plan. Terry and Chris are my heroes. They are everyone’s heroes.”
“Life is precious and time is a key element. Let’s make every moment count and help those who have a greater need than our own. Every day, we each have our own marathons to run. We train. We practice. We ask others for help and support … but we still have to run our own marathons. Terry showed us all how to run, to train and prepare, to believe, to live our lives and to make a difference in the lives of others. We can all help others. We just have to take that first step.”