Axios Finish Line: A March to Gladness
By Danielle Decker Jones
Published on March 11, 2026.
Jeff and Ryan Odom, senior adviser at Axios, are both men who have been battling prostate cancer for over a decade and maintain their roles without fuss or self-promotion. Odom is set to become the winningest first-year coach in UVA history, and the second seed behind Duke in the ACC Tournament. His wife, Jeff, had to cancel a surprise party last month due to illness and complications from treatment, including 3 ER visits and an unscheduled surgery. Despite these setbacks, Jeff continues to work quietly and carries out his passion for the American Cancer Society. He is also a longtime member of ACS's Coaches vs. Cancer board and has contributed over $100,000 to the charity event in recent years.
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