Meet Cormac – marathon runner, pain champion, and fundraising hero!

Cormac Ryan isn’t just a leading voice in pain research – he’s also got the trainers to prove it!

As Professor of Clinical Rehabilitation at Teesside University and Community Pain Champion for the Flippin’ Pain Campaign, Cormac has dedicated nearly 20 years to helping us better understand persistent pain. He’s published over 80 peer-reviewed articles, co-authored the Physiotherapy chapter in the Faculty of Medicine’s core standards for Pain Management Services, and recently helped update the British Pain Society’s Pain Management Programme guidelines. Basically – if it’s about pain, Cormac knows it.

But his support doesn’t stop at research or the lecture theatre. Cormac has been a passionate supporter of Pain Concern for years, and in May he went the extra (26.2!) miles by running the London Marathon for both Flippin’ Pain and Pain Concern. His amazing efforts raised over £2,000 to support people living with chronic pain. 💜🏃‍♂️💪

We’re so grateful to Cormac for everything he does – and if he’s inspired you to lace up your own running shoes or fundraise in your own way, we’d love to hear from you!

Could you be our next fundraising hero? Find out how to get involved [link to fundraising info].