Nicolás Alfaya Cardona enjoyed his last days of vacation in January 2023 before starting school.
Nicolás was diagnosed with renal medullary carcinoma (RMC) in July 2020 at the young age of 12. Today he is enjoying his life as he attempts to suppress the past 2 years.
Chris “CJ” Johnson Foundation – 2022 Annual Report Thank you to our RMC community, sponsors, participants, and volunteers for making 2022 an incredible year. As we reflect on the past year; we would like to share our highlights with you as the RMC Movement continues. We were excited to expand our board of directors to […]
Thank you to all who made our 10th Anniversary and CJ’s 50th Heavenly birthday celebration such an exciting and meaningful success. The event was held at Pelazzio’s Event Venue in Houston, Texas. Approximately 106 guest walked the red carpet prior to entering the beautifully decorated ballroom. The evening started with a meet & greet hour […]
Documentary of the life of Chris “CJ” Johnson. His desire to start a foundation to create RMC awareness was the beginning of the RMC Movement. This video talks about a selfless individual who was thinking of others while fighting his own battle with renal medullary carcinoma. His resilience and tenacity inspired his mother to found […]
Cancer research and treatment development are not just about pink ribbons and multi-million dollar nonprofits. There are many types of cancer that are still unknown, even to physicians. 10 years ago, Chris Johnson passed away from Renal Medullary Carcinoma (RMC). At the time, RMC was virtually unknown. There was no research being conducted. There were […]
The Chris “CJ” Johnson Foundation Board Members welcome Curtis H. Threat to our board. Curtis was supportive of the Johnson Family from the time Chris was diagnosed with renal medullary carcinoma (RMC) in 2011.
The Chris “CJ” Johnson Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of our newest board member, Rex Everett. Rex M. Everett is a strategic growth accelerator and steward for humanity, with four decades of executive experience in the health care industry. A natural problem-solver who meets challenges head on. Rex is adept at cultivating relationships, […]
The Chris “CJ Johnson sends a huge thank you to our sponsors. Each of you played an integral part in the success of our 2022 9th Annual Global Keepin’ It Renal Run/Walk. In addition to the list above: Bronze sponsors: Drs. John & Camille Boon (Boon Urology), Marcel & Cydnee Threat, Corporate Patron: Jarel Threat.Special […]
2021 Annual Report Our Vision:To eliminate healthcare disparities and find a cure for renal medullary carcinoma (RMC). Our Mission:to be a global community dedicated to creating awareness and alleviating healthcare disparities for patients diagnosed with RMC through advocacy, education, and research Since the foundation was established in 2012, our focus continues in the following areas: […]
We are inviting all runners and walkers around the world to join the Chris “CJ” Johnson Foundation, Inc. (United States) and Ricky Casey Trust Foundation (United Kingdom) on March 26, 2022 for the 9th Annual Keepin’ It Renal Global Virtual Run/Walk. The virtual event allows you to complete your 5K anywhere and at your own […]