Ayo O. Ayodele: I Crossed the Finish Line of My First Triathlon
Ayo O. Ayodele, Wealth Strategist at Northern Trust, shared on LinkedIn:
I crossed the finish line of my first triathlon – but this race was never just about me.
This past weekend, I completed the Chicago Triathlon in honor of my siblings, Debola and Junior.
My sister Debola Ayodele was a star swimmer, known for her grace and strength in the water. We lost her to soft tissue sarcoma seven years ago, and every time I entered the swim portion of the race, I felt her presence pushing me forward. Her journey reminds us of the urgent need to advance cancer research for women.
My brother Ade Ayodele (Jr) was the ultimate athlete and competitor. He woke up at 5 AM to train, ran track, played rugby, and was fiercely competitive on the golf course which inspired the Play for Ade tournament.
Losing him in his prime, at peak fitness, to colon cancer was especially tragic – and a stark reminder of the importance of men’s health awareness.
Training for and completing this race took months of early mornings, late nights, and no days off. But it’s only the beginning. I plan to continue competing in more triathlons to promote men’s health, women’s health, and the importance of living a healthy lifestyle.
Together, my family and I champion the V Foundation Stuart Scott Memorial Cancer Research Fund, which invests in innovative research focused on health equity and communities of color. Every contribution brings us closer to declaring Victory Over Cancer.
Please join me in honoring Debola and Junior by contributing here.”
Susanna Fletcher Greer, Chief Scientific Officer at the V Foundation, shared Ayo O. Ayodele’s post:
“Ayo O. Ayodele is my ‘Monday Motivation!’ What an incredible accomplishment and moving tribute to Debola and Junior. Thank you for honoring their legacies while raising awareness and championing the Stuart Scott Memorial Cancer Research Fund. I am so grateful for your partnership in bringing us closer to Victory Over Cancer. ”
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