About the TCC Challenge

In June 2007 I was diagnosed with testicular cancer. I was fortunate enough to catch the cancer while it was localised and still in stage 1 but unfortunately had a second case develop in June 2008. Following a failed operation, surgery and a course of radiotherapy the signs are that I can now get my life back on track and put my experience with cancer behind me.

But all is not going to simply return to normal, my life has changed and I believe it has done so for the better. I’m grateful cancer chose me because it has given me the opportunity to make a difference in making a success out of the TCC Challenge.

I will be joined by my brother Dom who, after 12 years of working in Advertising in London needed no persuading in leaving the city behind. Without his support it would have been hard to co-ordinate such a massive challenge.

The core aim of the TCC Challenge is to raise awareness regarding the importance of early detection, I hope to reach out to those people who fear something is wrong and to encourage them to go and get a professional opinion.

The Challenge

We are leaving from the Bank of England on Friday 9th October, and cycling down through France, Italy and Sicily, before crossing to Tunisia. From there we are heading east, cycling as close to the Tropic of Cancer as we can, and to our knowledge and research to date know one has ever taken on this specific challenge. Check out our route? Click here!

By cycling an average of 50 miles a day we plan to cover the 11,000 mile trip in 9 months. The finishing line will be Havana, Cuba in time for the summer solstice on 21st June 2010 which will symbolise the long and prosperous life which can be lived after cancer.

Jon and Dom x