CANTON, Ohio — Life is full of obstacles. Hurdles to overcome. Challenges to face. Running through the darkness to find purpose, to find reason, and to find the light can feel daunting. For some, it seems near impossible. That was once the case for Bernard Prince.Prince was born in Canton, Ohio, where he still lives to this day. As a child, he loved sports and having six siblings made playing them quite accessible.
But the problems Prince had faced in his youth were becoming impossible to ignore as he entered adulthood.A recent high school graduate, Prince enlisted in the United States Army. His family and friends were hesitant for Prince to do so, knowing that something with his body was off following his experience playing sports.
While the diagnosis was not something to be excited about, for once, Prince had an explanation for how he'd been feeling. That in itself held somewhat of a silver lining. Prince's wife, Yvonne, saw the disease taking not only a toll on his body but his mental health as well.Still, Prince was struggling to find his reason. He had lost so much of what he loved, and he said finding a"spark" was escaping him.
McCann, who ran track in high school and is an avid marathon runner, resonated with Prince's passion. The two started sharing those moments with each other. A connection was formed, and a friendship bonded.During an early conversation between the two about running and the track meets he loved watching do dearly, Prince told McCann something that would change both of their lives forever.
McCann was offering a way for Prince to have his hopes and dreams come true. Not in heaven, but here on earth. Thanks to a local family, Prince was given a Hoyt Racing Chair to borrow. A chair that allowed the two to sign up for their first race—the Frosty Frolic 5k run. Throughout the streets of Canton, Prince had tears in his eyes as he felt the cold winter wind upon his face. With McCann and his team of therapists from Aultman, Prince was given the feeling of running once again.
At water stops and areas where observers cheered on the runners, Team Bernard Prince was greeted with words of encouragement and support.Prince was closing in on the last leg of the race—where McCann took over and pushed him along the final stretch.Along that final stretch, the rain slowed down. But Team Bernard Prince did not. As the clouds began to part, McCann and Prince looked to the sky, feeling like there could be something waiting for them after the rain.
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