Chuck Norris, a martial arts legend and actor, lost his father to cancer in 2013, fueling his mission to raise cancer awareness. Born into poverty and bullied for his Native American heritage, he turned to martial arts at 18, retiring in 1974 after defeating top fighters. He later left Hollywood to focus on family.
When his wife, Gena, became seriously ill, Chuck paused his career to care for her. He believes gadolinium from MRI scans caused her health issues, leading them to educate others about its risks. They’ve sued pharmaceutical companies over the matter, and Gena’s health remains a challenge.
Fans continue to support Chuck and Gena in their fight.