Turning Pain into Purpose: The Marathon Mission Behind The King of Chemo

JUN 1, 202644 MIN
The IMAGE Wellness Project

Turning Pain into Purpose: The Marathon Mission Behind The King of Chemo

JUN 1, 202644 MIN

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<p>Meet Iain Liam Ward AKA The King of Chemo </p><p>Diagnosed with terminal brain cancer in 2020 at age 31, Iain turned a tragic situation into a viral mission to break world records by completing marathons and raising money for cancer research.</p><p><br></p><p>He spoke with host Melanie Morris as part of the IMAGE Wellness Project about:</p><p><br></p><ul><li><p><strong>His Goal</strong>: To break the Guinness world record for the most money raised for charity by completing marathons.</p></li><li><p><strong>His Twist</strong>: You don&#39;t have to donate a penny. He uses corporate sponsors to turn your follow into cash for cancer research.</p></li><li><p><strong>His Drive</strong>: So far… over 18 marathons and 32 half-marathons completed, many in funny costumes, many carrying a (heavily) weighted vest. All while battling Stage 3 glioblastoma to support cancer research.</p></li><li><p><strong>His Future plans </strong>Bigger, bolder, unstoppable, global. See/hear him rewrite the rules of fundraising.</p></li></ul><p>And if you aren’t already doing so, please follow Iain on Instagram @thekingofchemo</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><em>The IMAGE Wellness Project is powered by Alflorex and sponsored by Boots, Vita Coco, Manhattan and Cocoa Brown. </em></p><p><br></p>