Sir Chris Hoy, a two-time Olympic champion in cycling, has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. The 49-year-old Scot is now on a mission to raise awareness about prostate cancer and its limitations in the UK, where many men are diagnosed too late.
For years, Hoy's mind was focused on his sport, but after receiving his diagnosis, he realized that there were more important things in life than just winning. He has been working with mental coach Steve Peters, who helped him through his sporting career and is now assisting him in finding a new purpose.
Peters explains how Hoy approached his situation: "What Chris did when he was presented with this illness is he said: 'Right, what's the plan?' After we worked through the initial stages of the shock and grief of it, then he came out the other side and he picked up on the purpose."
Hoy's new mission is to use his platform as a force for raising awareness about prostate cancer. He believes that every man should be screened between 45-65 years old, but the UK National Screening Committee recommends that there should not be a national screening program.
The response to Hoy's mission has been overwhelming. His charity event, the Tour de Four, raised over £3m for cancer charities in November. However, the committee's decision has left many feeling frustrated and angry.
Hoy's approach is centered around controlling what he can, rather than worrying about the outcome. He believes that this mindset will help him to make a difference and raise awareness about prostate cancer.
"I was quite astonished," Hoy said. "I can't believe that the answer to this situation is to sit on your hands and do nothing. There are 10,000 men a year in the UK who find out they have prostate cancer too late – it's incurable."
Hoy's determination and focus are clear. He has always been driven by a desire to win, but now he is using his competitive spirit to fight for a greater cause.
"The Olympics was something that was my life for so many years and drove me on," Hoy says. "I'm still incredibly proud of it now and I look back with great fondness, but this is something on an entirely different level."
This new mission is one that Hoy will be pursuing for the rest of his life. He is using his platform to raise awareness about prostate cancer and to push for a national screening program.
As Hoy says, "It's more important than riding bikes in anti-clockwise circles, put it that way."
For years, Hoy's mind was focused on his sport, but after receiving his diagnosis, he realized that there were more important things in life than just winning. He has been working with mental coach Steve Peters, who helped him through his sporting career and is now assisting him in finding a new purpose.
Peters explains how Hoy approached his situation: "What Chris did when he was presented with this illness is he said: 'Right, what's the plan?' After we worked through the initial stages of the shock and grief of it, then he came out the other side and he picked up on the purpose."
Hoy's new mission is to use his platform as a force for raising awareness about prostate cancer. He believes that every man should be screened between 45-65 years old, but the UK National Screening Committee recommends that there should not be a national screening program.
The response to Hoy's mission has been overwhelming. His charity event, the Tour de Four, raised over £3m for cancer charities in November. However, the committee's decision has left many feeling frustrated and angry.
Hoy's approach is centered around controlling what he can, rather than worrying about the outcome. He believes that this mindset will help him to make a difference and raise awareness about prostate cancer.
"I was quite astonished," Hoy said. "I can't believe that the answer to this situation is to sit on your hands and do nothing. There are 10,000 men a year in the UK who find out they have prostate cancer too late – it's incurable."
Hoy's determination and focus are clear. He has always been driven by a desire to win, but now he is using his competitive spirit to fight for a greater cause.
"The Olympics was something that was my life for so many years and drove me on," Hoy says. "I'm still incredibly proud of it now and I look back with great fondness, but this is something on an entirely different level."
This new mission is one that Hoy will be pursuing for the rest of his life. He is using his platform to raise awareness about prostate cancer and to push for a national screening program.
As Hoy says, "It's more important than riding bikes in anti-clockwise circles, put it that way."
... Cancer has no age limit, but it's especially devastating when diagnosed too late. Sir Chris Hoy is taking a great approach to raising awareness about prostate cancer, using his platform for good and trying to make a difference 
. However, I think the UK National Screening Committee should reconsider their stance on national screening programs. 10,000 men are affected every year... it's just not right 
. Hoy's determination is inspiring, but we need more than just awareness - we need action! Let's hope his efforts can bring about change and more lives can be saved 
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this just breaks my heart. Sir Chris Hoy is an inspiration, I mean, have you seen his record? 
But now he's using his platform for something so much bigger and more meaningful than just cycling. Prostate cancer affects so many men in the UK and it's heartbreaking that some are diagnosed too late.
and I love how he's using his Olympics experience to push for a national screening program. It's time we take action on prostate cancer awareness.
he's a true champion and I have no doubt he'll make a huge impact.
. its crazy how his mind went from winning to making a difference in other people's lives. 10k men a year are still diagnosed too late in the uk and thats just not right 
. hes using his platform to raise awareness about prostate cancer and push for more... thats what we need more of. its not about being negative or complaining, its about making a change and taking action 
we should be doing something about it! I feel bad for Hoy tho, he's always been an inspiration to me and his new mission is really admirable. but the UK committee gotta do better 
sir chris hoy is on fire 
his decision to take control of his situation and raise awareness about prostate cancer is a total game changer 
i mean who wouldn't want to live life with purpose after all that he's been through? 
and the stats are crazy 10k men a year in the uk finding out they have prostate cancer too late it's like what can we do 
but hey at least sir chris is doing something about it 
? but seriously tho, his reaction to the whole thing is pretty inspiring - trying to turn a negative into something positive and using his platform to raise awareness about prostate cancer is amazing 
. but hey, at least Chris Hoy is doing somethin about it & makin some waves 
. can't wait to see what his charity event raises 4 cancer charities 
he went from being all focused on his cycling career to suddenly becoming passionate about prostate cancer awareness. i mean, who wouldn't want to use their platform for a good cause? he's not just some washed-up athlete trying to cling to the spotlight, he's genuinely making a difference 
and that's what matters most. and yeah, maybe the uk national screening committee is being a bit slow on the uptake 
. But what I love about this guy is his determination and focus on raising awareness about prostate cancer 
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. And I think Hoy is right, every man should be screened between 45-65 years old 
. The fact that the committee is recommending against a national screening program is just frustrating 
. He's showing us that you can use your passion and drive for something positive, not just personal gain 
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. The UK National Screening Committee recommends not having a national screening program 
. But Sir Chris Hoy says EVERY man between 45-65 should get screened! 
Research shows that early detection can increase survival rates by 10-30% 
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. And with Hoy's platform, he can reach millions of men and inspire them to get checked out! 
. His determination and competitive spirit are contagious! 
. Hoy knows what he's talking about tho, he was always so driven and competitive but now he's using that same energy to make a difference 
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It seems like some people are just stuck in the past, not wanting to rock the boat 
. Hoy's approach is all about taking control and making a difference, which I can get behind 
. Plus, who wouldn't want more men getting screened for prostate cancer? 
... feels like we're all still learning about the importance of prostate checks 
45-65 years old is a good range imo. would love to see more awareness & action on this 
. But what really gets me is how he's taking his experience and turning it into something positive