A half century into a life seemingly defined by sight challenges, Goran Nikoliu0107’s vision has become his greatest strength.
The local runner and Chicago Fire fan is in the midst of running a mind-bending 77 marathons in 77 days to raise awareness for the capabilities of sight-challenged individuals, and to raise funds for the completion of a Paralympic training center in his native Serbia.
Along the way, he’s found a supporter in Fire head coach and fellow Serbian Veljko Paunoviu0107.
“It’s an amazing quest and mission that he has,” Paunoviu0107 said. “It’s inspiring and I immediately wanted to propel a will in all of us to help.