TeeJay Lee

TeeJay has been an Angel City Sports athlete for nine years and first heard about the organization (ACS) at the 2015 Angel City Games. He acquired his disability in 2003, but years later realized he hadn’t yet taken an active role in managing his health.

Through Angel City Sports, he discovered the variety of sports he could try and choose which ones sparked his interest. Since then, TeeJay has been a great supporter and active participant in the clinics and the annual Games.

“Sport is a great way to connect with others, challenge yourself, and take control of your health. Anything can be difficult to deal with individually when you have a disability, but you learn that you can do it with a community and while playing sports.”

“I get to know some great people within the community who I now consider my friends. And it’s a bonus to see the younger generations growing up and finding their place in our world!”

When you ask TeeJay what ACS means to him, he replies, “Personal growth.” And if you’ve met TeeJay, you know and see that he loves trying new things, always wants to improve, and is very supportive of his fellow ACS athletes, encouraging them to do the same and supporting them along the way.

And proof of his commitment to trying new things and growing is in one of his goals for 2024:

“Starting this year, I plan to participate in a race every month from January to April.”

“By doing these races, I will regain control of my health and my body while trying to motivate others to join me. ACS and the Pasadena Tri teams have been a part of this by supporting my entry into the Pasadena Triathlon in March.”