The Chris “CJ” Johnson Foundation, Inc. deeply mourns the passing of Elvie Chineme Achukwu we on January 8, 2025. just 13 years old, Elvie was a vibrant young soul tragically taken far too soon by renal medullary carcinoma (RMC), a devastating and rare form of kidney cancer. Elvie was the cherished daughter of Misty Sheldon […]
Malik Brian Hamil, 28, of Milton, Ontario. Malik passed away peacefully on September 14, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones after a courageous battle with renal medullary carcinoma. Malik was born on June 19, 1996. He graduated from Fanshawe College with a diploma in Police Foundations and went on to complete his Primary Care Paramedic […]
Julia Lea Hayes, 46, of Fishers, Indiana, passed away on August 14, 2024. Born in Detroit, Michigan, to Ronald and Linda West, Julia’s life was marked by dedication, love, and resilience. A proud graduate of Carmel High School, Julia was a standout athlete, excelling on the swim team and as a member of the Carmel […]
Valerie Ann Smith, age 39 of Meadows of Dan, passed away peacefully at her home on June 20, 2024 surrounded by family. After months of fighting, I have finally won my battle against Renal Medullary Carcinoma and now sit at the feet of Jesus! I have been blessed to live my final 4 years in […]
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Farrington James Fleming. On Sunday, May 26, 2024, the Angels of the Lord descended upon Lake Charles, LA, to guide Farrington to his eternal home. He departed this life at the young age of 45, following complications from renal medullary carcinoma (RMC). Filled with […]
In December 2023, Jonathan Harden, 33, of Fernandina Beach, Florida passed away at his home on April 25, 2024, surrounded by family.He was diagnosed with renal cell carcinoma, unclassified with medullary phenotype (RCCU-MP) which is a very rare subtype of RMC that occurs in people who do not carry and sickle hemoglobinopathies such as sickle cell trait.
Edward Lee Perkins was born on January 14, 1983 to Charles Lee Perkins (deceased) and Ivory J. Perkins. Edward was a member of St. Alphonsus Liguori “Rock” Catholic Church where he was baptized on May 6, 1984 by Rev. Robert Wirth, C. S.s.R. Edward passed away on February 9, 2024 due to complications of renal medullary carcinoma (RMC).
Following a courageous battle with a very rare and aggressive kidney cancer, Renal Medullary Carcinoma (RMC), Justin Malik Coots, 23 , passed away Friday, February 9, 2024. Justin was born February 17, 2000, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Scott and Hollie (Janssen) Coots.
Carrin Agusta Stewart Davis was born November 19, 1975, in Houston, Texas. Carrin and her brother, Louie, grew up in a loving home with their parents.
Dr. Ana Miranda Maldonado was fearless and proud; she was a graceful poet, compassionate physician, and a warm and loving wife, mother, and friend. Ana’s life is one of resilience, pursuing education, forging her own path and creating a life filled with love and purpose.