<div>Friends of more than 30 years Keith, Matt and Haydn are riding the Tour de 4 2026 to raise money for the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, taking on a 56 mile course starting at the Sir Chris Hoy velodrome in Glasgow.
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<div>The event is about showing that a diagnosis does not define a person, and highlighting what life with Stage 4 cancer can look like: strength, resilience and determination.
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<div>Keith was diagnosed with Stage 4 Bowel cancer in 2017; after 2 rounds of chemotherapy proved ineffective he was told that there were no more standard treatments available and he had a prognosis of a 50% chance of living beyond 12 months.
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<div>Keith's oncologist referred him to the Sir Bobby Robson Cancer Trials Centre to see if there was a clinical trial that would be suitable, and in February 2018 he started a phase 2 trial for a novel immunotherapy which continued for the next 7 years. In February 2025 he started a phase 1 trial for a new experimental drug called a Werner Inhibitor at the Christie in Manchester. In May 2026 he began treatment with Nivolumab and ipilimumab.
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<div>Having taken up running in 2017 during chemo as a means of mitigating the side effects of the treatment, Keith decided that it would be a good idea to enter the ballot for the 2019 Great North Run. Somewhat to his annoyance he got a place and had to run his first half marathon in 30 years 18 months after an incurable cancer diagnosis. Since then he has run again in 2023 and 2025.
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<div>In 2020, locked in the house for months due to Covid shielding requirements, Keith rode the 2018 Tour de France on his turbo trainer - an endeavour in which Matt and Haydn regularly accompanied him. Since then they have ridden with him repeatedly on sponsored and recreational rides.
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<div>Haydn, Matt and Keith are raising money for the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation because cancer research and clinical trials help develop treatments that help people have a greater chance of survival or a longer life after diagnosis.
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<div>All funds raised will go to charities supporting people affected by Stage 4 cancer. If you’re able to donate or share, I’d be incredibly grateful. Every contribution helps provide vital support and care.
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