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History
The Jay Dix Challenge to Cure honors a great athlete, father, and person. Even
with extremely painful cancer, Jay continued to work and give back to the community
with involvement in organizations such as the Rotary Club, Columbia Multisport
Club, University Health Sciences, and church.
People
who only knew Jay as “Dr. Dix, County Medical Examiner”
found him in the courtroom providing evidence for murder trials
or attempting to right a wrong. Those of us who were fortunate
enough to know him personally knew his giving nature was untainted
by the gristly type of work he did. He was an inspiration
to many, even before his bout with cancer, in his commitment
to wellness. No matter how busy he was, he always found time
to exercise 4-5 times per week. He was often found biking at 6am with his riding
group, pushing the pace on the Wednesday noon runs, running
solo on the MKT Trail, or training at the gym.
Commissioner
Don Stamper was responsible for adding “just one more”
bench to the MKT in memory of Jay.
Don also thought of a unique idea during the memorial service
– to name the sole trailhead of the MKT after Jay. During
a ceremony in January, the only trailhead of the MKT was officially
named the Jay Dix Station.
This
event celebrates the life of Jay Dix—the triathlete,
the compassionate researcher, the family man, the husband—in
a dynamic way. It celebrates what Jay loved to do – to
run AND to share enthusiasm and passion for fitness and competition.
Perhaps the best part is that this event may encourage some
people to incorporate fitness into their lives by taking the
first step by signing up for a run/walk!
Additionally,
all money raised will be donated to the University of Missouri
Health Sciences in two ways:
1. All pledges above race entry will be donated to the University of Missouri Health Sciences General Cancer Fund.
2. All profits from entry fees will be used to support cancer research and awareness programs in Columbia, Missouri.
Jay graduated from
the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine in 1977. From 1980 –
1989 he worked as the Medical Examiner for Boone and Callaway County. In 1989
he left Missouri and took the position as Deputy Chief Medial Examiner of New
York City. Missing Missouri, he returned one year later resuming his duties
as Medical Examiner. He additionally returned as Associate Professor of Pathology
and Chief of Forensic Pathology at the University of Missouri. He was a member
of many state, county, campus, medical school, and University Hospital committees.
Jay wrote many academic journal articles, computer programs, educational books,
and just finished writing a novel in February. He was a noted consultant throughout
the United States on forensic pathology and death investigation. He was instrumental
in the organization of the Child Death Review policies for the State of Missouri.
He was a member of the National Association of Medical Examiners and the American
Academy of Forensic Sciences.
Columbia
Multisport Club
Columbia
Multisport is focused on providing an environment that expands
sports within the Columbia and Mid-Missouri area. CMC plans
to promote a strong group training format, support local races,
provide our community needs and develop a social environment
for the Multisport athlete.
The majority of
our members are very new to the sport. Several of our members will be taking
their first steps into the multi-sport world. 2004 was a great year for CMC
highlighted by a Division 1 triathlon club championship in Boulder, CO in August.
We look forward to the many challenges and successes that 2005 will bring as
club members will be racing at all local events, as well as many regional, national,
and international events.
The Club meets
the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Harpos on 10th Street in Columbia,
MO. For more information, check out the Columbia Multisport Club website, www.columbiamultisport.com.
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