A Reason to Run

At 30, Iain Ward was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer and given five years to live. Rather than organize his life around dying, he started to run and hasn’t stopped—turning his diagnosis into a global fundraising and awareness mission. As “The King of Chemo,” Iain has built a community of more than 16 million people and raised nearly $1 million for cancer charities. In a candid and unexpectedly funny conversation on NO TIME BUT NOW, Iain, William Shatner and Melanie Shatner Gretsch, explore purpose, mortality, love, and the delicate balance between optimism and realism when time may be limited. His first book, "Terminally Optimistic” arrives in November, and with it, Iain is taking his mission even further, proving that you may not get to choose how much time you have, but you can choose what you do with it. No Time But Now with William Shatner and Melanie Shatner Gretsch is for informational and educational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. The views expressed by the hosts and guests are their own and should not be relied upon as medical guidance. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical condition or treatment decisions.