Author: Benjamin White

Benjamin is a UCLA alumnus who went on to earn his wings of gold as a Naval Aviator in 2016, fulfilling his childhood dream of becoming a helicopter pilot. In the spring of 2017 at the age of 26, Benjamin was diagnosed with stage IIIB colon cancer, and is currently undergoing treatment back home in Chico California. Benjamin is thrilled to able to contribute as a member of the PEAR team on his good days. In his free time, he enjoys long and frequent naps under the guise of “chemo recovery” and walks with his dog Izzy.