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On this episode of The Project Endure Podcast, Joe Rinaldi sits down with Jayden Lee — cancer survivor, ultra runner, and philanthropist — for a deeply moving conversation about loss, resilience, and turning pain into purpose. Jayden shares his journey of being diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia at just 16 years old, enduring three and a half years of chemotherapy, and how that experience began to reshape his perspective on life. He opens up about the profound losses that followed years later, including the death of his mother and a close friend, and how those moments ultimately led him to running as a way to process grief and find meaning. Joe and Jayden explore the role of mindset in navigating life's highs and lows, including the philosophy of staying humble in success and hopeful in hardship, and how vulnerability can create powerful connections with others. The conversation also dives into Jayden's endurance pursuits, from running 100 kilometers to raise over $125,000 for a children's hospital to completing a 100-mile run tied to his final cancer checkup, pushing through physical pain and emotional weight along the way. From accountability and goal setting to community, healing, and sharing your story, this episode is a powerful reminder that endurance is about using your experiences to create impact beyond yourself. Give this episode a listen as we dive deep into Jayden's life and learn about what persistence, perspective, and endurance mean to him.

Give this episode a listen as we dive deep into Jayden's life and learn about what persistence, perspective, and endurance mean to him.

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