Community Hero 2007
Adonis L. Johnson
Like most eight-year-old boys, Adonis makes it his job to stay busy. He favors P.E. at school, and would like nothing better than to ride his dirt bike on a daily basis. As a big sports fan, Adonis closely follows the Philadelphia Eagles football team and Dallas Mavericks basketball team. Shrimp and ribs are the two foods that easily delight his taste buds. He loves spending time with his family and playing with his dog and pet snake. Being diagnosed with a malignant tumor hasn’t zapped his cheerful demeanor or radiant spirit.
His diagnosis means weeks of radiation, a year’s worth of chemotherapy, surgery, and physical therapy. The cancer has made walking difficult for Adonis. But still, he welcomes each day with a smile on his face that spreads from ear to ear.
“Since Adonis was diagnosed with cancer, he has remained strong and loving. He continues to be optimistic about his everyday routine. And he is incredibly committed to doing whatever he sets his mind to, despite being ill,” says his mother, Stacy. What would he tell other sick kids like himself? Be strong and don’t worry, everything will be all right. His personal fortitude is sure to help Adonis come out on the other side.
