The Rick "JJ" Johnson

JJ in the military
JJ, Krystal, Jayden, Dykota & Payton
JJ & His Boys

On Saturday, February 20th, a Dinner/Dance Benefit took place to help offset medical & living expenses for the family of Rick "JJ" Johnson who has terminal cancer. JJ has been in and out of the hospital since his diagnosis in November of 2009 and is unable to return to work. He is being treated with chemotherapy to comfort and help with the extension of life. JJ is a Veteran and served in the 2003 Invasion of Iraq. He along wife wife Krystal, have three boys: Jayden (5), Dykota (3) and Payton (1). JJ is a resident of Flint Hill, MO, a member of Concrete Laborers Union (Local 42) and a member of Morning Star Church. He is a courageous, respected and humble person. February 20th was a special night filled with love, laughter, friendship and memories with JJ.

The night included:

• dinner
• dancing
• cash bar
• door prizes
• 50/50 drawing (The winner of this prize donated over $500 of the winnings back to the benefit. WOW!!!)
• silent auction
• raffles

Friends helped out by:

1. Packing the KC Hall with over 300 friends & family at $25/per person and $40/per couple.
2. Donating auction and raffle items such as:
   • Event Tickets - Cardinals, Rascals, Blues, Concerts, etc.
   • Goods & Services - certificates for hair cuts, tanning, lawn care, spas, dry cleaning, etc.
   • Leisure Activities - certificates to Golf courses, theatres, bowling, any children's activities, etc.
   • Electronics such as - IPod's, TV's, DVD Players, Camera's, Video Games, etc.
   • Store & Dining Certificates - shopping malls, Target, Lowe's, Best Buy, Bass Pro, Wal-Mart, gas cards, restaurants, etc.

You can still make monetary donations to this cause by contacting Shannon Orf @ 636-699-3922.

All donations are tax deductible and are greatly appreciated. Your generosity will make a difference to JJ, Krystal and the boys! Thank you so muach for your support generosity.

An account has been set up for this effort, please make all checks payable to:
Shannon Orf
1169 Hackmann Road
Saint Paul, MO. 63366