Jon, 34, Acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Jon shared their story at CancerCon 2026’s Storytelling Open Mic in Seattle.

Jon shares his lived experiences of navigating his cancer diagnosis and vision loss, discovering the value in connecting with others. He opens up about how the loss of his friend shaped the way he lives life, displaying a beautiful reminder of living with intention and purpose.

“We all deal with some survivor’s guilt or survivor’s responsibility, and we get to carry their light forward”