John’s Continuing Journey to Recovery

Your Help is Greatly Needed

Friends of John and Jani Williamson 2025

In April of this year, John underwent a surgical biopsy at St. Jude Hospital to determine if the small lesion on his left kidney was cancerous. Thankfully the results from the biopsy showed that John was entirely cancer-free. However post-surgery, John was left with a stubborn drug-resistant urinary tract infection that left him in considerable pain and discomfort. Unable to gain the upper hand on the infection with customary antibiotic treatments, the infection spread into his spinal cord rendering him partially paralyzed in both his arms and legs. He returned to St. Jude Hospital for a week where John started on a rigorous course of intravenous antibiotics which have only helped to a small degree.

An updated diagnosis of John’s condition has revealed that he has a rare condition called Osteomyelitis of the cervical spine affecting the C5 and C6 vertebrae. This is a serious and potentially debilitating infection of the bone, cartilaginous endplates, and intervertebral discs in the cervical region. Since John’s recovery necessitates a long-term treatment plan to fight this infection and regain his mobility, he was moved into a rehabilitation hospital to receive treatment and physical therapy. He is still completely bed-ridden––he is currently struggling to walk and has limited feeling in his hands. The road to full mobility and recovery will be a difficult and lengthy one for John––mentally, spiritually, emotionally, and physically. Jani, his loving wife, has steadfastly stood beside John during this time, but cannot always be with him since she needs to work.

The financial burden of this road to recovery—medical and hospital bills are becoming overwhelming. It’s not easy for John and Jani to ask for help. however, with their consent, we’ve created this space for people who feel moved to help and support them. Your generosity, prayers, and love mean more than could ever be expressed.

Any gift or donation is deeply appreciated—and through Equipnet, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization hosting this platform, all contributions are fully tax-deductible.

Thank you for being part of John’s healing and their journey forward.