Contributed by Lori and Bob Malkin in Seven Oaks Living Magazine After the tragic loss of Jeffrey “JJ” Johns in 2009, the Johns/Malkin family made it their mission to carry on Jeff’s legacy, whose organs helped save five individuals and heal up to 50 lives through eye and tissue donations. It has become our passion to inspire and educate the community. Not… View Article

Running a Non-Profit from the Heart The mission of JJ’s Legacy has always been one from the heart.  In 2009 local mother Lori Malkin tragically lost the life of her youngest son, Jeffrey Johns.  In Jeff’s passing, Lori was approached with the opportunity to donate his organs, eyes and tissues to help save the lives… View Article

King’s Cut BBQ workers were happy to prepare and serve meals during Bakersfield’s Biggest, Baddest, BBQ event on Saturday at the Kern County Fairgrounds. […]

Although barbecue and warm weather go together like pork and beans, you don’t necessarily want to sweat like you’ve spent six hours in a smoker. So organizers of the seventh annual Bakersfield’s Biggest Baddest BBQ championship are ecstatic that this weekend will be a cool one. […]

BAKERSFIELD, CA.-Supporters of organ and tissue donation came out to the JJ’s Legacy gala and golf tournament to honor the legacy of Jeffrey Johns. The mission of JJ’s Legacy is to educate Kern County residents and inspire them to become registered organ and tissue donors, and to provide compassionate support to donor and recipient families…. View Article