I'm Champion, Call Me Bob
In his own words Bob talks of his early life, his path to becoming a professional jump jockey and how it felt being at the top of his game only to have it come crashing down with a life-threatening diagnosis. Buy Now £19.99
My Story
Bob Champion was born in Guisborough, Yorkshire, England. At the height of his career as a jockey, he was diagnosed with testicular cancer in July 1979. He was treated with an orchidectomy and with the chemotherapeutic drugs bleomycin, vinblastine and cisplatin, and also had an exploratory operation to identify cancer in his lymph nodes.
His victory on Aldaniti was viewed by many as a great triumph, following his previous adversity.
Bob Champion Cancer Trust
The Bob Champion Cancer Trust was established in 1983. We support and raise funds for the Bob Champion Cancer Research Laboratory, which forms part of the largest male dedicated research facility in Europe, situated at the Institute of Cancer Research in Sutton, Surrey.
And for our research team at the Bob Champion Research and Education Building at the University of East Anglia in Norwich, Norfolk.
Public Speaking
I live in the “Heart of English Racing” at Newmarket, and can arrange any event connected with racing to suit your individual needs. Enjoy a day’s racing at a major event, Royal Ascot, Cheltenham, Aintree, or The Epsom Derby.
- Would your company like to entertain your clients at a Corporate Hospitality Racing day?
- I would be happy to put a racing package together for smaller groups from 4 persons.
- Would you like me to join your lunch party at the races and give you racing advice?
For further information please contact me by email
FUNCTIONS/AFTER DINNER SPEAKING
If you would like me to speak at your function, or After Dinner Speaking, please email
Bob Champion’s Story
About The Author
Bob Champion MBE
Bob Champion was born in Guisborough, Yorkshire, England. At the height of his career as a jockey, he was diagnosed with testicular cancer in July 1979. He was treated with an orchidectomy and with the chemotherapeutic drugs bleomycin, vinblastine and cisplatin, and also had an exploratory operation to identify cancer in his lymph nodes.
