Jerry Millan
Alpine Ski | Indoor Rowing | Skeleton | SVB
Master Sergeant Jerry Millan was born and raised in northern Minneapolis and enlisted in the U.S. Army in February 2006. Over the course of his career, he completed seven combat deployments, enduring multiple injuries. However, the most critical challenge he faced wasn’t physical—it was internal. In 2019, Jerry was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer and given just six weeks to live. After absorbing the gravity of the diagnosis, he made a decision: “I’m not done yet.”
Through a dramatic shift in lifestyle and six rounds of chemotherapy, Jerry fought his way to remission. This past July marked five years cancer-free. His experience gave him a renewed outlook on life and a deeper purpose beyond military service. Now, Jerry is passionate about helping others who are on similar journeys, sharing his story of survival, resilience, and the importance of finding new purpose after overcoming life’s greatest challenges.
What does the Invictus Games mean to you?
What Invictus means to me is being a part of a global community of different cultures but shared experiences. It means coming together towards a common goal of recovery through sports.