"Washougal Family's Foundation Honors Son's Memory, Funds Cancer Research for a Better Future"
The Zain Justis Foundation, created by Matt and Linnea Justis in honor of their son who passed away from a rare form of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, is funding cancer research and raising awareness for rare types of cancers that affect children. The foundation organized a motorcycle trip called "The Extra Mile" to raise awareness for their mission, and a documentary chronicling the journey is being made. Zain's parents describe him as a cautious daredevil and a magnetic person. Despite his terminal diagnosis, Zain married his girlfriend before passing away. The foundation aims to support research on primary mediastinal B-cell lymphoma, a rare subtype of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and provide scholarships to students who embody Zain's qualities.