Jul 21, 2025
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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