Samuel Johnson has given his first interview after his sister Connie‘s death from breast cancer, and it’s both heartbreaking and utterly inspiring.
Speaking to The Project, Johnson described how Connie “went out on top” after being awarded an Order of Australia Medal while in hospice care.
We all know that trophies and accolades aren’t what it’s about, but to have that recognition not just for the citizens, but then from the Government of Australia, she was over the moon. It was perfect for all of us.
After that, we had about half an hour together of laughing and whatnot. She fell asleep and never woke up.
She went out on top. She went out on the toppest of the top. I’m so proud of her. She did so good, didn’t she?
Connie and Sam raised millions together to fight cancer, and Johnson told The Project that he was just getting started in his battle against the big C, appointing himself Australia‘s “head of cancer vanquishment“.
All the lessons are just coming quick and strong […] Really only in her absence that her lessons have become most profound.
I thought that our quest to raise $10 million was it. I thought my role now was to be the chief custodian of Connie’s legacy. I’ve realised now that if I think that, I haven’t learnt the lessons.
I’ve realised it’s not about $10 million, it’s about solving this problem we call cancer.
Johnson also took the opportunity to launch a line of socks to raise money for the cause, saying that along with Carrie Bickmore‘s beanies, they’ll have the whole cancer conundrum covered head to toe.
If you want to participate in continuing Connie’s legacy of battling cancer, you can donate to Johnson’s charity Love Your Sister here. If anyone can kick the arse of that bastard of a disease, it’s Samuel bloody Johnson, and he’s got our wholehearted support.
