At eleven years old, Terrance’s world turned upside down. What started as fatigue and mysterious lumps in his neck led to a diagnosis no family wants to hear: leukemia. The news sent him rushing to the emergency room, marking the beginning of a journey that would test his resilience but, in the end, reveal his extraordinary spirit.
Throughout his treatment, Terrance showed his determination. After each spinal tap, he’d ask to return to school, unwilling to let cancer define his childhood. The hospital staff became like family, making his stays as comfortable as possible, while organizations like CURE provided welcome distractions with toys and games in boredom buster bags and meals during treatment.
But it was dance that transformed Terrance’s journey. Days before his discharge, he discovered Dance for Your Life, a group that would shape his future. Even during treatment, he threw himself into hip-hop dance, finding freedom of expression in movement that cancer couldn’t constrain. At fourteen, Terrance finally rang the bell signaling the end of his treatment.
Today, Terrance’s life is full of milestones that once seemed distant. A 2023 graduate of Langston Hughes High School, he’s become a professional dancer and choreographer. He bought his first car on New Year’s Day, a symbol of his independence and bright future ahead.
Looking back, Terrance remains grateful for every prayer and gesture of support that carried him through. His journey from hospital beds to dance stages reminds us that with faith, family, and determination, extraordinary transformations are possible.
Terrance today
