The idea for the run came in response to a request from veterans themselves — to be visible, to remain part of society, to take action. So we created Go to the Future — an event where people with limb loss can test their strength, feel the support of the community, and find inspiration for a new life and new achievements.

Last year there were 1,500 participants; this year, already 2,000. This shows that people are becoming more open to veterans and understand the importance of social support. Building a barrier-free future certainly requires systemic change in society, but if each of us starts with ourselves — taking a step toward veterans, as the participants of our run do — a future without barriers becomes possible.