Support Ben's Fight Against Stage IV Rectal Cancer

Hi, my name is Amber Johnson. If you know me, then you most certainly know my husband Ben (Michael). We have been together these last 20 years, building a family, and we were just happy. Last year, we were tested as a family when I was diagnosed with cancer, and I had to fight hard to get where I am today. I have 2 days left, and I’m done. It should be a celebration, but that blew up in our face. Last week, Ben had his first colonoscopy.

With it came a diagnosis no one wants to hear: Colorectal Stage IV. As I write this with my heart halfway broken, I also know that I’m a fighter and I’m strong as hell. Ben and I come from two families that taught us to be strong and never give up!

UPDATE: NEW DIAGNOSIS 

SMALL CELL CARCINOMA RECTAL CANCER

RARE AND AGGRESSIVE 

As my Hawaiian Grandmother would say, ʻOnipaʻa, we are strong, determined, and an unmovable force we cannot break. I say those words to myself every day.

The weight of his diagnosis right after mine has been overwhelming to our families.

Ben is an incredibly strong man, and I know he will fight with everything he has to beat this, but right now we need your help to get through the financial strain of this. Between my medical bills and the cost of Ben’s care, we have exhausted all our savings.

We are uncertain how to navigate this next chapter without outside help.

Please feel free to reach out with any questions regarding Ben. Even if you can’t donate financially, please leave a message of encouragement for Ben. He would love that.