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Jul 21
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#201 Geoff Thomas MBE - England Football...

Marcus Filipsson
About this episode

Welcome to episode 201 of Sports Management Podcast.

Today’s guest is Geoff Thomas MBE – A former professional footballer, cancer survivor and a Patron of charity for Cure Leukaemia.

When this episode is live, he just completed all the 21 stages of the Tour the France, raising vital funds for Cure Leukaemia, a cause close to his heart having overcome chronic myeloid leukaemia himself.

We spoke about:

  • His background as a professional footballer
  • 9 caps with England without losing
  • Being diagnosed with leukaemia and getting 3 months to live
  • Giving back through charities
  • How Arthrosamid® helped with his knee pain

And much more!

Time stamps: 

00:03 Guest Background & Football Career  
03:09 Cancer Diagnosis & Treatment Journey  
09:51 Sports Mindset Application to Cancer Treatment  
11:54 Tour de France Charity Challenge  
15:00 Cure Leukaemia Charity Evolution  
19:46 Physical Challenges & Recovery Strategy  
21:22 Arthrosamid Knee Treatment  
27:09 Mental Health & Support Advice  
31:58 Future Goals & Network 

 

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