Amesbury Gym Owner Raises Over £1,600 for Cancer Research

Craig Spicer owns Crazy Strength in Amesbury. He lives in Andover. Doctors diagnosed him with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. His wife received the same diagnosis too. This happened while caring for their premature baby.

Craig said research and funding are crucial. A clinical trial helped his lungs recover. That trial needed research and funding to happen.

Crazy Strength held a fundraiser on February 8. It was called the Black Week Workout. They did it for Cancer Research after World Cancer Day. Sixty people joined the Black Week Workout. Crazy Strength designed the workout.

The event ran from 9 am to 10 am. They raised £1,620.59, exceeding expectations. Donations are still coming in. The Black Week Workout symbolizes cancer’s journey. “Black Week” represents a tough time. It’s often seen as a personal hell for patients.

This 40-minute workout supported Cancer Research Week. It splits into 20-minute sections. These sections show the physical and emotional toll. The first 20 minutes mirror a cancer diagnosis’ start. People chose an exercise. They did as many reps as possible alone.

They did this in total silence. No music or talking was allowed. This part showed silent suffering. Craig said dealing with things alone is hard. Silence represented the wait for answers. It showed countless tests and life’s uncertainty.

Craig had millions of tests. He was unsure what was wrong. His resting heart rate was very high. It was 110 lying down and 140 upright. The second section brought a mood shift. Hope filled every tired body. Joyful music played there. People motivated each other with words.

They applauded efforts. Suffering participants helped each other. Craig said he couldn’t imagine facing cancer alone. This section highlighted community support’s importance. It showed how it helps people struggle.