Newcastle United's Jonas Gutierrez, Currently Undergoing Treatment for Cancer, Just Completed a Marathon

Nothing will stop Newcastle United midfielder Jonas Gutierrez.

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Nothing will stop Newcastle United midfielder Jonas Gutierrez.

Currently being treated for testicular cancer, the ex-Argentina international completed the Buenos Aires marathon on Sunday, running the race in support of Fuca (Foundation for Research, Teaching and Cancer Prevention).

Jonas – nicknamed Spider-Man thanks to his goal celebration of donning the webbed hero's mask – was part of a team hoping to raise awareness about the importance of detecting testicular cancer early.

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Gutierrez is currently undergoing chemotherapy and announced he was suffering from testicular cancer in September.

Argentina players also showed their support.

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After completing the 26.2 mile course Jonas tweeted: "Thank you very much to all the participants of the Buenos Aires Marathon 42k for the support and encouragement during the race."

[via ITV Sport]

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