Jayden Bailey honored with Kaia Jergenson Courage Award posthumously
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Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Jayden Bailey, a Lebanon basketball player, received the Kaia Jergenson Courage Award posthumously during The Tennessean's Middle Tennessee Sports Awards on June 9, 2026. Bailey, who died from osteosarcoma at age 17, was recognized for his resilience in the face of cancer and his impact on those around him. His journey included inspiring feats such as playing varsity basketball after losing his arm to amputation. His mother, London Elie-Wright, is expecting another child, naming him Obie Jay as a tribute to Bailey, and reflecting on the powerful legacy he leaves behind.
- •Bailey diagnosed with osteosarcoma in June 2022.
- •He passed away on February 19, 2026, at home.
- •Award presented at The Tennessean's Middle Tennessee Sports Awards.
- •Mother names unborn child Obie Jay in his honor.
- •Bailey played basketball months after his arm amputation.
- 1:45 AMYahoo Sports — Jayden Bailey, the Lebanon athlete who died from cancer, receives courage award
"Lebanon basketball player Jayden Bailey is the recipient of the Kaia Jergenson Courage Award.
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