3-time cancer survivor, Johnny Van Kemp collects toys for sick kids

Three-time cancer survivor Johnny Van Kemp is giving back to children in need during the holidays.
Three-time cancer survivor Johnny Van Kemp is giving back to children in need during the holidays. (Photo: WFMY)

SUMMERFIELD, N.C. (WFMY) — Summerfield native 19-year-old Johnny Van Kemp battled leukemia when he was a child. The second time he relapsed he was 14 years old during Christmastime.

Many people aim to be home for the holidays, not in a hospital.

Yet, five years ago that’s where the Van Kemp’s spent Christmas — by no means was it a normal holiday for them.

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