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SAVE THE DATE FOR THE 6TH ANNUAL 5K Keepin’ It Renal Run/Walk

October 8, 2018 / Kathy Dong / media

PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW FOR OUR 6TH ANNUAL KEEPIN’ IT RENAL RUN/WALK ON MARCH 23, 2019 AT SUGAR LAND MEMORIAL PARK. ONLINE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE UP SOON. CREATING RENAL MEDULLARY CARCINOMA AWARENESS This is the main fundraiser for the Chris “CJ” Johnson Foundation, Inc. It is because of our supporters that we are able […]

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Marlene Kravitz Shares Her Story About Losing Her Son To RMC

October 3, 2018 / Kathy Dong / media

Matthew Pennington, Age 37, lived in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Matthew was diagnosed with RMC in January of 2016 and passed away three months later.  His mother, Marlene has consented to sharing her story with other parents who may be faced with the same or possibly different catastrophic illness such as Cancer. Here is where her […]

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RMC Clinical Trials Available at MD Anderson Cancer Center

August 20, 2018 / Kathy Dong / media

Dr. Msaouel has prepared a trial schema for physicians to know the scheduling of the trial testing the combination of the proteasome inhibitor ixazomib (targeted therapy) with gemcitabine and doxorubicin. The links for the trial are:https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03587662  and https://www.mdanderson.org/patients-family/diagnosis-treatment/clinical-trials/clinical-trials-index/clinical-trials-detail.ID2018-0065.html MD Anderson now has two trials specifically designed for patients with RMC and renal cell carcinoma unclassified […]

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Dr. Pavlos Msaouel, MD, PhD

July 4, 2018 / Kathy Dong / media

Congratulations to Pavlos Msaouel, MD, PhD on your new appointment as Assistant Professor, Department of Genitourinary Medical Oncology, MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Msaouel received his medical degree from the University of Athens and has committed a portion of his time to researching Renal Medullary Carcinoma (RMC). He has graciously agreed to provide us with […]

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“Mama I’m Tired” by Ritchie W Johnson

May 30, 2018 / Kathy Dong / media

Thirty-nine years into her nursing career, Ritchie Johnson was making plans to retire soon.  She dreamed of relaxing and traveling around the world. Until her youngest son, Chris, was diagnosed with a rare, aggressive, and fatal kidney cancer, known as Renal Medullary Carcinoma (RMC) Ritchie placed her nursing career on hold so that she could […]

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Luis Nunez Diagnosed with RMC

April 23, 2018 / Kathy Dong / media

My name is Luis Nunez. I was diagnosed with RMC on September 2015 at the age of 28. I have two boys, a 10 and 12 year old. I am married and we live in Jacksonville, FL. I have been getting chemotherapy or some type of treatment every two to three weeks since I was […]

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5th Annual Keepin’ It Renal Run/Walk Update

March 24, 2018 / Kathy Dong / media

On March 24, 2018, over 200 warriors hit the track in Sugar Land Texas as advocates for Renal Medullary Carcinoma. Our speakers from MD Anderson; Drs. Tannir, Dr. Masaouel and Zita Lim gave an update on RMC research. They did a phenomenal job. My grandson, Marc Johnson II did an excellent job explaining to the […]

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Dr. Nizar Tannir – Update on RMC

June 16, 2017 / Kathy Dong / media

  Dr. Tannir is Professor of the Genitourinary Medical Oncology Department at MD Anderson Medical Center in Houston Texas. We are constantly reminding ourselves of the urgency of the work we do to find a cure for RMC. There is now hope for patients and families who are facing RMC. Your hard work and the […]

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Highlights of our 4th Annual Keepin’ It Renal 5K Fun Run/Walk

June 14, 2017 / Kathy Dong / media

On March 25, 2017, over 200 warriors hit the track as advocates for Renal Medullary Carcinoma.  Our event would not have been successful without our generous sponsors, donors, participants, vendors and volunteers. We appreciate each and everyone of you.  This was the best event thus far.  A special thank you to Angie Gooden who rocked […]

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Fish City Grill – June 6, 2017

May 1, 2017 / Kathy Dong / Events

Fish City Grill in Sugar Land, Texas will be sponsoring a fundraiser for the Chris “CJ” Johnson Foundation, Inc. for the 4th year in a row. This event will be Tuesday, June 6, 2017 from 11:00 am until 10:00 pm. Someone from the foundation will be present throughout the day. Please come out and support […]

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