Cancer Surgeon and Testicular Cancer Survivor to Run7 Marathons on 7 Continents in 7 Consecutive Days
WI.-T. Clark Gamblin, MD, MS, MBA, an internationally known cancer surgeon and testicular cancer survivor is preparing to run the World Marathon Challenge® to benefit the Testicular Cancer Awareness Foundation (TCAF) in January 2025. The World Marathon Challenge® is “a logistical and physical challenge to run seven marathons on seven continents in seven consecutive days.”
Gamblin’s feat will kick off on January 31, 2025, in Antarctica followed by stops in Cape Town, South Africa; Perth, Australia; Dubai, UAE; Madrid, Spain; and Fortaleza, Brazil before culminating on February 6, 2025, in Miami, Florida.
“We are immensely grateful that Dr. Gamblin chose the Testicular Cancer Awareness Foundation as the beneficiary of his challenge. Testicular cancer is seldom talked about when compared to other cancers,” says Kim Jones, founder and CEO of TCAF. “Awareness and early-detection are key.” Kim’s son Jordan passed away in 2016 after battling cancer twice.
As a testicular cancer survivor himself, one of the goals of Gamblin’s challenge is to raise awareness of the disease. According to TCAF, testicular cancer is the leading cancer in men ages 15 to 44 and in this age group, more men will die of testicular cancer than women with breast cancer.
In the United States 1 out of every 250 males will develop testicular cancer in their lifetime: one new diagnosis every. Every day life is lost. Testicular cancer has a rate of over 95% curable when detected early. TCAF promotes the importance of early detection through the practice of monthly self-exams to reduce the number of men being diagnosed with late-stage testicular cancer, ultimately saving lives.
As a cancer surgeon, Dr. Gamblin helps others navigate the uncertainty of cancer and find hope. Little did he know he would use those skills when he was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 2018 to navigate his own personal journey, including two operations and chemotherapy.
During the year of his diagnosis, he decided to run marathons in Boston and New York City for the American Liver Foundation. These two races led him to pursue the Six Major Marathons of the World, which he completed in 2023. The races included Boston, New York, Chicago, London, Berlin, and Tokyo.
The marathon journey spanned Dr. Gamblin’s initial operation, chemotherapy, subsequent recurrence, and a second operation. The mechanism of running allowed him to raise funds for two nonprofits and help others with similar struggles.
In addition to raising testicular cancer awareness, Dr. Gamblin hopes to raise $250,000 USD from corporations and individuals to benefit TCAF’s programs, which include providing educational materials to healthcare facilities and schools; financial aid for patients and families; in-person conferences for patients, survivors, caregivers, and medical providers; and more. Corporations who have offered their support include the Milwaukee Brewers, Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin, Baird Foundation, Stein Garden Center and more.
Donations can be made by texting 777 to 707070 or visiting https://www.pledge.to/7-marathons-7-continents-7-days
About Dr. T. Clark Gamblin
T. Clark Gamblin, MD, MS, MBA is an internationally known hepatobiliary surgeon with a clinical and research interest focused on cancers of the liver and bile ducts. Dr. Gamblin is professionally affiliated with the Medical College of Wisconsin.
Follow Dr. Gamblin’s journey on Instagram: @tclarkgamblin
About Testicular Cancer Awareness Foundation
Testicular Cancer Awareness Foundation is compassionately dedicated to raise awareness and educate the general public about the most common form of cancer in men ages 15-44 and provide lifesaving valuable support for patients, survivors and caregivers.
To schedule an interview with Dr. Gamblin please contact Cathy Cardenas at 208-713-3573 or cathy@cathycardenas.com
