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. 12 rounds of chemo and 4 surgeries later, Ben is happy to be in remission and focusing on gaining his health back. Benjamin enjoying time off to travel and be with family after medical separation from the Navy and is thrilled to able to contribute as a member of the PEAR team.