Episode 8

Running for Hope

with Bill Thach
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In this episode of "Hope In The Face of Cancer," we welcome Bill, a remarkable advocate and ultra-marathon runner. Diagnosed with neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC) in his 30s, Bill faced the daunting challenge of facing cancer while raising a young family. His journey is one of profound perseverance, having undergone over 70 treatments and participated in four clinical trials. Remarkably, Bill would run marathons just days after receiving chemotherapy treatments. Despite these hurdles, Bill has trained as an ultra-marathon runner, using his races to raise awareness about NEC and promote early detection. Join us as Bill shares his inspiring story of resilience and advocacy, offering hope and motivation to others.

Mentioned Resources:

CanCare- www.cancare.org

LinkedIn: cancare-inc

YouTube: @cancarevideos

About the Guests: Bill Thach- NEC Survivor, loving father, and ultra-marathon runner

About Our Host: Darcie Champagne Wells is the President and CEO of CanCare, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to providing support to the cancer community by pairing cancer patients with survivors. Since joining in November 2020 as the third President & CEO, Darcie has driven significant growth, increasing one-to-one support matches by 45% and healthcare referrals by 66%. In 2022, she initiated the Impact Acceleration Initiative to further expand support for cancer patients and caregivers. Her leadership has earned her recognition as a “Most Admired CEO” and “Woman Who Means Business” by the Houston Business Journal, and national “Fundraiser of the Year” by RAISE. Darcie holds a BS in Business Administration from Louisiana State University and an MBA from the University of Houston.

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