The Chris Johnson Hockey Festival is an annual event organised by friends of Chris to remember an amazing man and play the sport he loved whilst raising money for charity.
Since 2008, with the support of friends, family and team mates, the Festival has raised over £5,000 for St Lukes Hospice and Weston Park Hospital, where Chris was looked after during his illness.
Both provided incredible care and support for Chris and the service they provide remains hugely important to those in a similar situation today.
In October 2006 Chris was diagnosed with Clear Cell Sarcoma, a very rare form of cancer. The cancer was located inside the bone of his left knee.
Chris suffered a knee injury during a hockey game which he struggled to recover from. A scan of the knee injury showed not muscle or ligament damage but a cancerous tumour.
Following his diagnosis Chris underwent a series of operations and treatments including knee replacement surgery, chemotherapy, left leg amputation and radiotherapy in an attempt to battle the cancer. But it was to no avail as the cancer continued to spread.
During his treatment Chris's bravery, determination and sense of humour were frequently remarked upon by those around him.
Throughout his illness Chris was cared for at home, by his loving family, Steve, June and Stacey. The Johnsons received support from their Douglas Macmillan nurse Barbara, Western Park Hospital and St Luke's Hospice, which is where Chris sadly passed away on 24th May 2008.
Those who knew Chris feel privileged to have spent time with such a unique funny person, and the hockey festival is a fantastic way to keep his spirit alive through the sport he loved.
Please donate to these fantastic causes! Any contributions are gratefully received.
Thank you
For more info:
Twitter: @CJFEST2011
Facebook: Chris Johnson Hockey Festival 2011
