Boxing Champ Terri Harper Helps LGBTQ+ Athletes Be Themselves
World champion boxer Terri Harper is creating safe spaces in her gym for LGBTQ+ athletes who need support. Her simple message: stay true to who you are, no matter what others think.
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Ghanaian Defender Scores Stunner in Champions League Debut
Terry Yegbe announced his arrival at Polish club Lech Poznan with a spectacular goal in Champions League qualifying just days after joining the team. The Ghanaian defender helped secure a commanding 4-1 first-leg victory that puts his new club within reach of Europe's elite competition.
Teen's $5K Freezie Stand Honors Terry Fox Hero Legacy
Friends sold freezies outside a Surrey grocery store to honor Chase De Balinhard, a teen who started raising money for cancer research at age 9. The June fundraiser raised over $5,000 for the Terry Fox Foundation, continuing the legacy of a young life dedicated to helping others.
Three-Flippered Terry the Turtle Returns to the Ocean
After lifeguards rescued a green turtle with a horrific fishing line injury, vets at Taronga Zoo amputated his flipper and gave him a second chance at life. Two months later, Terry swam back into Sydney Harbour without hesitation.
After 39 Years Together, Terry Marries Cecily at Age 90
Terry kept a playful promise to marry his partner Cecily when he turned 90, after nearly four decades together. The couple celebrated with 70 loved ones in their backyard, proving it's never too late for happily ever after.
Terry Fox's 1980 Marathon Raised $750M for Cancer Research
A Canadian teenager with an artificial leg ran 3,300 miles across his country to fight cancer, inspiring a legacy that's raised three-quarters of a billion dollars. His story began on this day in 1980 and continues to save lives today.
Cancer Survivor Hitchhikes Across Canada, Raises $110K
A 20-year-old who beat cancer hitchhiked 26 days across Canada in Terry Fox's footsteps, raising over $110,000 for families struggling with treatment costs. Quinn Strang's cross-country journey brought him home to Moncton with unforgettable memories and a guitar covered in signatures from strangers who became friends.
Reds Catcher Gifts Manager Swim Trunks With His Face on Them
Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson surprised manager Terry Francona with custom swim trunks featuring a young photo of Francona's face. The beloved skipper's shocked reaction has become the feel-good moment of the baseball season.
Dad Quits Job After Son Draws Family Without Him
When Terry Murton saw his kindergartener's family drawing without him in it, he knew something had to change. His journey from corporate burnout to present father shows what happens when we choose people over paychecks.
Texas Valedictorian Wins Full Ride to Study Skin Cures
Rylee Sides from Monahans, Texas, just earned a full-ride Terry Foundation scholarship after balancing a dozen leadership roles and graduating top of her class. She's heading to UTSA to study biology, driven by a dream to cure skin diseases and help people heal from the inside out.
Hawaii Couple's $25K Gift Funds Scholarships for Decades
High school sweethearts Terry and Ross Sasamura are celebrating their 50th reunions with a three-part gift that will fund scholarships at their alma mater for generations. Their creative giving strategy turns retirement savings into lasting impact while securing their own financial future.
Preschool Teacher Emily Frame Wins $2K Award in PA
A Newtown preschool teacher who helps two-year-olds discover the world just won a prestigious award celebrating early educators who change lives. Emily Frame is one of 15 teachers in southeastern Pennsylvania honored with the Terri Lynne Lokoff Teacher Award.
Teacher Turns Tourette's Dinosaur Roars Into Classroom Lesson
Perth high school teacher Sharn Davidson makes dinosaur noises because of Tourette syndrome, and she's turned her tics into a powerful teaching tool about embracing differences. Her students named her two distinct roars "Kevin" and "Terry," and now she's helping other kids with the condition feel less alone.
Rebecca King Crews Writes Again After New Brain Treatment
After 13 years battling Parkinson's disease in silence, Rebecca King Crews can finally write her name again thanks to a groundbreaking FDA-approved treatment that uses sound waves instead of surgery. She's now sharing her story to bring hope to nearly one million Americans living with the condition.
Burn Survivor Becomes Firefighter, Now Helps Kids Heal
Terry McCarty survived burns to 70% of his body at age six, then conquered his fear by becoming a firefighter. Now he helps other young burn survivors find hope at a healing camp.
Author Finds Miracle in Ant Carrying Flower Across Desert
Writer Terry Tempest Williams watched an ant carry a flower petal across the Utah desert for 30 minutes, helped by fellow ants at every obstacle. The moment inspired her new book about finding grace in ordinary nature.
Canada's Cancer Breakthrough Fund Raises $30M in Year One
A new venture fund partnering charities with investors just exceeded its $30 million goal to turn cancer research into real treatments for patients. The Cancer Breakthrough Fund is already backing its first Canadian company.
Rebecca Crews Beats Parkinson's Tremors With Sound Waves
After 16 years of battling Parkinson's disease in silence, Rebecca Crews finally has hope thanks to a groundbreaking FDA-approved treatment. The new procedure uses sound waves to stop tremors without surgery, and she's sharing her story to help others fighting the same battle.
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New FDA Sound Wave Treatment Eases Parkinson's Symptoms
Rebecca Crews underwent a groundbreaking five-hour procedure that uses focused ultrasound to reduce debilitating Parkinson's tremors without a single incision. Within hours of treatment, she could lift her leg and write legibly again after years of struggling with basic tasks.
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Rebecca Crews Finds Relief After 16-Year Parkinson's Battle
Rebecca Crews underwent a groundbreaking FDA-approved procedure using sound waves to treat her Parkinson's symptoms, giving her the first real hope in years. She's finally sharing her 16-year journey because she now has uplifting news to offer others fighting the disease.
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