Wisconsin doctors achieved a once-in-a-lifetime feat this month when they participated in seven marathons on seven different continents for seven consecutive days. He shared it with Fox News Digital.
Floedart surgeon Dr. T. Clark Gamblin, a surgeon at the Medical University of Wisconsin, is a survivor of testicular cancer who ran from January 31st to February 6th at the World Marathon Challenge.
Gambrin represented the testical Cancer Awareness Foundation, an organization dedicated to raising awareness about the most widespread cancer shocks. Young man.
Doctors and cancer survivors prepare to run seven marathons on seven continents in 7 days
Gambrin, who survived testicular cancer in 2018, spent months intensive training preparing for an extraordinary challenge. The race began in Antarctica and then moved to Cape Town, South Africa. Perth, Australia. Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
The contestants then travelled to Madrid, Spain and Fortaleza, Brazil before running along the Miami finish line. Each location was unique, Gambrin said, but the Antarctic run was a “otherworld experience.”
T. Clark Gambrin, who was portrayed with his wife, finished the World Marathon Challenge at the beginning of February. (T. Clark Gambrin/World Marathon Challenge)
“Antarctica is the most unique place I know in the world,” he recalled. “We went inside the Antarctic to run. Few people were there. It felt like we were running on the moon.”
Throughout all the trips, Gambrin said his favourite place was Miami, where his family and some of his patients cheered him on.
“It was very special to me,” he said. “And that's not a licensed marathon. [with] There were no restrictions, they could go out and run with me and spend time with me on the course. ”
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Gambrin recorded his marathon trip through his Instagram account @tclarkgamblin. He hopes to raise $125,000 for his cause and another $125,000 after the race.
He said he thought about his medical journey during everything he spent running and was grateful that he was healthy enough to run.
The gamblin in the photo wants to inspire others and raise awareness of testicular cancer. (T. Clark Gambrin/World Marathon Challenge)
“I was very fortunate to have diagnosed myself very quickly and had surgery, and I really thought it was therapeutic, [then] A short recurrence occurred several years later, he told Fox News Digital.
“I think I felt gratefully regretted when I ran for my health, my health and everything I could.”
I'll run through the set
Despite the intense training process, Gambrin suffered a back injury during the sixth marathon. As a result, he had to run two half marathons in Brazil and Miami, but he said he wasn't disappointed in the set.
The gamblin, depicted with his family on the left, ran for the Testicular Cancer Awareness Foundation, years after fighting the illness. (T. Clark Gambrin/World Marathon Challenge)
“I had some physical challenges in my hips, but I never once thought, 'Why are you doing this? What are you thinking?' ”
Gambrin also pulled strength from his fellow runners. He all supported his cause during the World Marathon Challenge.
“When I ran for my health, I felt grateful and regretted.”
“I ran most of the time, but when you cross people… you scream their names and encourage them,” he said.
“The people in front were encouraging the people behind them, and the people in the back were encouraging the people in front of them. That was really special.”
The Wisconsin doctor in the photo was initially interested in running in medical school. (T. Clark Gambrin)
Motivated by missions
According to Gamblin, the Testicular Cancer Awareness Foundation not only helps raise awareness of testicular cancer, but also helps to provide financial resources to families affected by cancer.
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“The foundation uses funds to help families meet their needs and help them lead the nation to a center of excellence when needed,” he said. “They detect early and not only raise awareness, but they really help their families when they need it.”
One of Gambrin's favorite driving locations was Antarctica, where he compared it to the moon. (T. Clark Gambrin/World Marathon Challenge)
Now that the marathon is behind him, Gambrin's life slowly returned to normal. After weeks of hardworking training, it began with a very deserved treat in the sunshine.
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“I ate really well in Miami and celebrated with my family,” he said. But I worked all day in the hospital yesterday and today, and that didn't really matter. ”
Gambrin plans to get back to his break before he takes 10-12 days off from the run.
Dr. Clark Gambrin spoke to Fox News Digital about participating in the World Marathon Challenge. (Yang Gambrin/Dr. Fox News Digital)
In addition to raising awareness and funding for testicular cancer throughout the entire experience, Gambrin said he wants to encourage people to “push it, put something at risk and go for it.” I said that.
“I think too often we can do more than we try,” he said. “And we are very cautious. We are very risk-averse because we are worried that we will fail. And I don't want to be that person.”
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“Why not try something a little outside of your comfort zone?”
