Cancer survivor Ed Chamberlin proud of his work with WellChild to get kids out of hospital – Racing Post

Chamberlin, who turns 50 on Tuesday, discussed his work as an ambassador for WellChild, which provides seriously ill children and their families the chance to thrive at home. His involvement with the charity followed his own diagnosis with stomach cancer in 2009, when he was based next to the children’s cancer ward at Southampton Hospital. “I was strong mentally in my journey and felt in control,” he said. “But you watch kids going through the same and it breaks your heart.

I really struggled seeing them and their families. I said to myself that if I get better I’m going to get involved with a charity and find a way to get kids out of hospitals.” Chamberlin added: “To have WellChild, which has been close to my heart for so many years, sponsor the Gold Cup was utterly surreal. “I’m still asked why I left Premier League football and the majority of the population cannot understand it,” he said.

“But I don’t have a single regret – I’ve loved the journey so far.” *Read more from Ed Chamberlin in The Big Read, available in Sunday’s newspaper or online for Members’ Club Ultimate subscribers from 6pm on Saturday. First three payments will be charged at £19.98, subscription renews at full monthly price thereafter.