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Sir Chris is one of the UK’s most successful Olympic athletes, winning six gold medals and one silver medal in track cycling. In 2024, he announced that he was living with advanced prostate cancer. Maintaining the determination, resilience and positivity that shaped his sporting success, Chris’ vision has been to change perceptions of living with cancer and demonstrate that it is possible to live well and lead a happy life alongside this devastating diagnosis.
The married couple founded the charity fundraising bike ride, Tour de 4, which raised over £6m for cancer charities over its first two events.
Lady Sarra Hoy is a solicitor and is the Ambassador for Bliss, the UK’s largest neonatal charity, working with parents and medical professionals to improve the understanding of the impact that having a baby in neonatal care can have.
Following the premature birth of her son Callum, who required lifesaving neonatal care, Lady Hoy has become a passionate advocate for families with babies in neonatal units and works to raise awareness of the challenges they face.
Shortly after the announcement of Sir Chris's cancer, Lady Hoy was diagnosed with an aggressive form of multiple sclerosis. Her work to raise awareness of the symptoms and transparency around living with the condition has been an inspiration to many.
Speaking at the ceremony, Sir Chris Hoy said: “It’s a huge honour and surprise to be inducted as an Honorary Fellow in such wonderful surroundings, here in Glasgow at an establishment with over 400 years of rich history. To have our names next to so many incredible, outstanding people means a great deal.
“The best part has been seeing my beautiful wife honoured too. Usually, it’s me that gets all the plaudits and the attention, but really Sarra does all the hard work! I was very proud when Sarra was recognised.
“The award comes on the back of three very difficult years so it’s wonderful to have an opportunity to bring our two families together to celebrate.”
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Lady Sarra Hoy said: “It’s been an absolute privilege to be here. It was the most amazing ceremony with such attention to detail - it was very touching.
“We haven’t ever shared our story for recognition, but to have that piece of recognition from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, who understand and appreciate what we’re going through, makes it so meaningful. It encourages us for the future and will hopefully encourage other people to do the same.
“There’s lots of hope and brightness ahead because of that, so thank you to the Royal College for recognising us both.”
Speaking at the ceremony about living well with medical conditions, Lady Sarra continued: “Living well to us means living with joy and hope, and to realise when other things are taken care of, for example, when you have a plan for your health and medication, then everything else is about finding joy and hope. What we’ve discovered is that actually, that is where life is – in those little moments.”
Professor Hany Eteiba, President of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, presented the honorary fellowships on the same day that new diplomates are being admitted to the College. He said: "It is a privilege to award Honorary Fellowships to Sir Chris and Lady Sarra Hoy.
"Their achievements, resilience and determination are outstanding, and their impact reaches far beyond their own professional fields.
“They have not only inspired people through their achievements, but they have touched lives deeply through humanity. This is a legacy truly worthy of our highest honour.”