Geoff Thomas - from three months to live, to riding the Tour de France

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English - June 07, 2022 03:00 - 37 minutes - ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
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Former Crystal Palace, Wolves and England midfielder Geoff Thomas was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia in 2003 and was given just three months to live - this is the story of how he overcame that diagnosis and dedicated his life to raising vital money to raise awareness of and help find a cure for the disease.
This conversation with Kelly Cates details Geoff's amazing story, from how that moment changed his life forever, how a crucial stem cell transplant saved him, and how he now rides the entire Tour de France every year in aid of raising funds and awareness.
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This conversation with Kelly Cates details Geoff's amazing story, from how that moment changed his life forever, how a crucial stem cell transplant saved him, and how he now rides the entire Tour de France every year in aid of raising funds and awareness.

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