In this episode Producer Mike and Elaine have a conversation with TFAL graphic designer Vincent Collyer and his brother Charles Collyer about Charles’ experience with a surprise diagnosis of lung cancer. Charles explains how a post Tough Mudder run lead to a rib injury which the X-rays lead to his lung cancer diagnosis. Post lung cancer surgery, somehow Charles decided to get back into running and began training for races.

Charles (bottom left) with Sick Step during their run on America’s Got Talent

Vincent & Charles at Producer Mike and Elaine’s wedding

Emmy award winning visual effects artists Charles Collyer

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