In the face of complete vision loss 25 years ago, Hong Kong’s Gary Leung discovered solace in long-distance running. Now in his 50s, he has conquered marathons across the globe, including the Antarctic Ice Marathon and the formidable ‘Ultra Gobi.’ Recently, he completed a 2,300km charity run across Japan, in the hopes of raising over HKD300,000 (US$38,000) for Make-A-Wish Hong Kong. Despite being visually impaired, Leung fearlessly tackles each challenge, emphasizing that lacking in one aspect doesn’t diminish the potential for greatness elsewhere.
Beyond personal triumphs, Leung’s runs serve a higher purpose – inspiring others and supporting those facing critical illnesses. As the first visually impaired runner in Hong Kong with a long-distance coaching license, he aims to pass the torch, encouraging younger friends with similar impairments to love exercise. Leung’s journey continues with the Marathon des Sables and a 2024 plan to run the circumference of South Korea. In every step, he paints a masterpiece of resilience, inspiration, and the enduring power of the human spirit.
