At 6, Terry McCarthy was severely burned by lit kerosene, suffering 3rd-degree burns over 70% of his body and enduring nearly 60 surgeries

When Terry McCarthy was just six years old, a horrifying accident changed his life forever. A bowl of lit kerosene was accidentally dumped on him, causing third-degree burns over 70% of his body. The young boy endured nearly 60 painful surgeries, each one a grueling step toward survival and healing. His early years were marked by intense physical pain and an arduous recovery process that tested his strength beyond what most could imagine.