CHRIS HOY ADVICE TO MEN’S ACROSS THE WORLD TO TAKE THEIR HEALTH SO SERIOUS
Sir Chris Hoy has performed a unique role ahead of Scotland’s Six Nations clash with Ireland at Murrayfield today (Sunday, February 9). In October, the six-time Olympic cycling champion announced he had a terminal diagnosis for prostate cancer after having been told in 2023 by doctors that he had two to four years to live.
A tumour was found in his shoulder and a second scan found primary cancer in his prostate, which had metastasised to his bones. After sharing his story, he has already prompted hundreds of thousands of men across the UK to check for prostrate
Just days after announcing his own diagnosis, news emerged that his wife Sarra had also been diagnosed with an aggressive form of MS the year before. In an extract from his book, shared with the Times, Sir Chris wrote: “Another scan just before Christmas confirmed that Sarra had ‘very active and aggressive’ MS and needed urgent treatment.
“It’s the closest I’ve come to, like, you know, why me? Just, what? What’s going on here? It didn’t seem real. It was such a huge blow, when you’re already reeling. You think nothing could possibly get worse. You literally feel like you’re at rock bottom, and you find out, oh no, you’ve got further to fall. It was brutal.
Since the news emerged, Sir Chris has remained positive and has been telling his story in a bid to help others. His new venture Tour de 4 ride aims to alter the perception of those living with stage 4 cancer and raise funds for UK cancer charities. As part of that, there were emotional scenes as he delivered the match ball ahead of Sunday’s match, and he will also drove a special car ahead of Scotland’s team bus as it makes its way to Murrayfield. You can see the scene here.
Announcing the news, Scottish Rugby said in a statement: “Six-time Olympic Gold medallist and 11-times world champion Sir Chris Hoy will be back at Scottish Gas Murrayfield this Sunday delivering the match ball for the game against Ireland.
“Sir Chris Hoy will also be driving the Lead the Legends car, brought to you by Arnold Clark, at the front of the Scotland team bus arrival. Sir Chris has recently made public a terminal cancer diagnosis in an interview with the Sunday Times.
“Having recently shared his personal health news, Sir Chris has launched a charity fundraiser to help people who also have terminal cancer to see it is possible to live well and lead a happy life alongside receiving a devastating diagnosis,” the statement continued. “Sir Chris’s new Tour de 4 ride, aims to help to change the perception of people living with stage 4 cancer, while also raising vital funds for UK cancer charities.
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“He is also a proud supporter of the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation and Doddie Aid and on Sunday, the match ball he will deliver is being transported from Dublin by the champion of Doddie Aid, former Scotland captain and Doddie’s team-mate, Rob Wainwright.”
