From Diagnosis to Ironman Finish Lines: Ryan Switzer’s Story of Hope

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Today, Paul is joined by a very special guest, Ryan Switzer, a friend, fellow cancer survivor, and an avid Ironman triathlete. In this episode, Ryan shares his compelling journey from being diagnosed with colorectal cancer in his thirties to conquering multiple Ironman races. We delve into the impact of his diagnosis on his young family, his rigorous battle through treatments, and how the experience fuelled his passion for endurance sports and charity work. Ryan’s story is not just about facing cancer but transforming this fight into a platform to inspire and support others, including his involvement in fundraising for cancer-related causes. So tune in as we draw inspiration from Ryan’s perseverance and learn how turning personal challenges into opportunities can indeed make a profound difference.

Key Topics

• Overcoming doctor's reluctance to get colonoscopy and stigma around colonoscopies.
• Support programs educate and provide emotional help.
• Cancer impacts everyone, including family and children.
• Embrace village support during tough times.

About Ryan Switzer:

Ryan Switzer is a kick-ass dad and husband. He is a President of Toll Brothers and is not the former Dallas Cowboy and Oakland Raider. Ryan is a colorectal cancer survivor and an 8-time Ironman triathlete, the former Chairman of the Holt Brothers Foundation, former Chairman of the V Foundation Victory Ride, and former Leukemia Lymphoma Society Student of the Year Board Member. He and his daughter will be taking on Ironman Chattanooga to help make a dent in the fight to cure Parkinson’s disease partnered with the Michael J. Foundation. Ryan and his wife Amy, both graduates of Michigan State University, live in Cary, North Carolina.

About Paul:

To learn more about Paul and the Iron Dad Book, head on over to https://irondadbook.com.

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