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Chris “CJ” Johnson Foundation Inc. 2020 Annual Report

  • February 20, 2021
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  • John Ritchie

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 2013, our advocacy efforts continues through : Awareness, Education, and […]

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Rare Kidney Cancers: Renal Medullary Carcinoma

  • January 18, 2021
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  • John Ritchie

Pavlos Msaouel, MD, PHD is Assistant Professor at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center located in Houston, Texas. He has worked tirelessly in researching and understanding renal medullary carcinoma (RMC). He is known worldwide as one of the most experienced physicians in treating patients diagnosed with RMC. He presented a seminar on Rare Kidney Cancers January […]

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2021 Virtual Keepin’ It Renal – 5K Fun Run/Walk

  • January 08, 2021
  • Events
  • John Ritchie

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 27, 2021 for the 8th Annual Keepin’ It Renal Global Virtual Run/Walk. The virtual event allows you to complete your 5K anywhere and at your own […]

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Meet Nicolas Alfaya

  • October 07, 2020
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  • John Ritchie

We are a happy family that lives in Medellín Colombia: My name is Diana (mother) and my husband is Daniel. Together we have a daughter, Laura (17 years old) and a son, Nicolás (12 years old), and last but not least we have a dog name Candela. We want to share with the world how […]

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Unconscious Bias Campaign

  • August 10, 2020
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  • John Ritchie

Unconscious biases are learned stereotypes that are automatic, unintentional, deeply ingrained, universal, and able to influence behavior When Chris Johnson was formulating his vision for the Chris “CJ” Johnson Foundation Inc., he did not want to be perceived as a cancer patient, or as a victim, or pitied in any way. He wanted to be […]

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Joyce Garner Tackles RMC With Faith & Determination

  • July 20, 2020
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  • John Ritchie

Joyce was diagnosed with renal medullary carcinoma (RMC) at the age of 43. She lives in North Carolina with her son, DJ and daughter, Nevaeh. Joyce continues to have a positive outlook on life and is determined to beat this beast called RMC. As she states at the end of her story, “cancer has shown […]

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Feninna-Aikaterini Fights RMC

  • July 20, 2020
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  • John Ritchie

Written by her Mother, Lois Feninna lives in Volos, Greece with her parents, Marios and Lois and her younger brother, Filippos (Philip in English).  Prior to receiving the cancer diagnosis, Feninna was outgoing, friendly and very much into sports. I can see in her eyes that she is determined to beat this cancer. My girl […]

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7th Annual Keepin’ It Renal Run/Walk

  • June 06, 2020
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  • John Ritchie

The Chris “CJ” Johnson Foundation’s 7th annual Keepin’ It Renal Run/Walk scheduled for March 28, 2020 was postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic. We had to do the right thing and follow the directives of our local and state officials. Older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions are at a […]

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7th Annual Keepin’ It Renal Run/Walk Postponed due to Coronavirus

  • March 17, 2020
  • Events
  • John Ritchie

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) knows no borders and has had a profound impact on the world. We, like many of you, are following CDC protocols and carefully following the news. In an effort to ensure the safety of our participants, volunteers, vendors, RMC patients and to comply with the directives of our local, state and federal […]

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Black History Month

  • February 17, 2020
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  • John Ritchie

Black history is American history, however, observing Black History Month in February gives us a chance to be intentional about learning more. While it’s wonderful to recognize the contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks, there are many other connections we can make to the African American community.As African Americans, it is […]

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