This is Jared.

Before you say anything, let’s get one thing straight—Jared is a warrior.

Not the kind with medals or battle scars. The kind who’s fought the war no one sees: cancer. Lung cancer. At a young age. A battle that took him to the edge, a place no one should have to stand—especially not someone just beginning their life.

There was a moment we almost lost him. A breath, a phone call, a night that felt endless. But he held on. Jared fought with everything he had. And slowly—miraculously—he started to pull through.

Recently, he got the news: he was cleared to work out again. And that might sound like a small thing—but to Jared, it was everything. The body that once felt like a battleground is now becoming his again.

Today, his arm measured 8 ¼ inches. His legs, just over 12 inches.
His body fat? 0%.
His spirit? 100%.

He’s starting from what many would call nothing—but we see it differently. Jared is starting from resilience. From grit. From life.

And he’s not doing it alone.

I’m taking him under my wing. He has people who believe in him, who show up for him, who remind him: you are not what happened to you. You are what you choose to become.

The team at Body Alive stands with Jared. His friends, his gym family, and so many of you—your kind words, encouragement, and unwavering support have lit up some of his darkest days.

Jared reads those comments. He hears you. He feels it.

This is just the beginning.

So stay tuned.
Because this isn’t just a recovery story—it’s a comeback.

And Jared? He’s not just coming back.
He’s coming back stronger.