Sir Chris Hoy Updates Terminal Cancer Ahead UK Charity Ride
Sir Chris Hoy Updates Terminal Cancer Ahead UK Charity Ride

Sir Chris Hoy Updates Terminal Cancer Ahead UK Charity Ride

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Sir Chris Hoy, Britain's second-most decorated Olympian, has provided a health update as he prepares for his new charity cycling event, the 'Tour de Four'. Diagnosed two years ago with terminal stage four prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, Hoy has been given two to four years to live but remains determined to live fully and has been training hard for the ride. The 'Tour de Four' aims to change perceptions around stage four cancer, unite those affected, and raise funds for cancer charities across the UK, with an initial target of £1 million already surpassed to £1.6 million and hopes to reach £2 million. The event will feature thousands of participants riding around Glasgow, with live performances by The Chemical Brothers and notable sports personalities like Andy Murray joining. Additionally, Hoy has partnered with PureGym, The Institute of Cancer Research, and the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust to offer free gym memberships and structured exercise programs to men with advanced prostate cancer to improve their quality of life. Hoy emphasizes the importance of exercise as a complement to cancer treatment and hopes this initiative will make a lasting impact on cancer care.

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