Jay Hewitt You have brain cancer in final condition. Knowing that time is short, he wanted to leave a message of hope and improvement for his daughter.
Although it was in 1989 when he learned of the existence of Iron Man TriathlonOne run idea started getting stronger in 2015, when Hero was born. His intention was to see him compete in one of these Careers When I was ten years old.
but diagnose He forced him to change his plans and race against time. In 2019, he began holding the first sessions of Chemotherapy and some surgeries. They will not change the prognosis, but they will give him a few more years to live.
like events Iron Man Due to the pandemic, he contacted the organizers who suggested a virtual IRONMAN VR Kona race. That is why he can design his own path in his hometown, provided that the finish line is at the gates of his house.
On October 9, 2020, at the age of 38, he left Back Bay for Newport Beach, Swim 3.8 km Then grab the bike. Pedaleó 180 km Until getting to the place where the 42-kilometer marathon started.
Halfway through, he felt nauseous and vomited. The pain became more and more present. But he did not quit and continued his career. after, after 13 hours 40 minutesTurn the corner of his house.
Hundreds cheered him at the end of the trip. At the finish line, his daughter and wife were waiting for him. JayThe 38-year-old with brain cancer ran the last few meters and hugged her daughter as she reached the end of the course.
Now he wants to pay tribute to his wife, but she assures that, although she respects his decision, she will not allow him to do so. Nothing risky…at least for a year.
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