About
Jason Vale is a remarkable former world arm-wrestling champion from Queens, New York, whose strength and determination have inspired many. Facing a kidney cancer diagnosis in the early 1990s, Jason showed incredible courage and resilience in his personal battle, choosing a path he deeply believed in. Beyond the wrestling table, his passion to help others and share hope has touched countless lives. Though his journey has had its challenges, Jason’s unwavering spirit and fierce dedication make him someone truly admired and respected.
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Jason Vale’s journey is an example of the struggle many face when choosing alternative paths to healing. Believing deeply in the power of apricot seeds—rich in amygdalin or laetrile—Jason stood against powerful medical and regulatory forces that dismissed and suppressed this natural treatment. The article “Laetrile: How the Medical Mafia Buried a Cancer Cure” reflects the very challenges Jason lived: fighting not just cancer itself, but also the battle to have his experience and hope recognized. His story is about more than medicine—it’s about a man’s conviction, courage, and the personal fight to be heard and believed.
Journey
​Early Life & Athletic Career
Jason Vale grew up in Queens, New York, where his natural competitiveness and dedication to training led him into the world of professional arm wrestling. His hard work and discipline paid off, and he rose to become a world champion in the sport — a title that brought him recognition for both his physical strength and his focus under pressure.
Cancer Diagnosis & Battle
In the early 1990s, Jason’s life took a sharp turn when he was diagnosed with kidney cancer. For an athlete who thrived on overcoming physical challenges, the diagnosis was a shock. He approached it like any championship match — with determination, research, and an all-in commitment to his chosen strategy for recovery. Over time, he said he was able to beat the illness, a personal victory that would shape his next chapter.