# GoFundMe fundraiser for elderly couple shut down

> GoFundMe removed fundraiser for 81-year-old man supporting wife's cancer treatment after violation
- Title: GoFundMe fundraiser for elderly couple shut down | Shortify
- Summary: GoFundMe removed fundraiser for 81-year-old man supporting wife's cancer treatment after violation Don Johnson's GoFundMe for his wife's cancer care was shut…
- Keywords: gofundme, don johnson, josephine johnson, the colony, cancer treatment, refunds, terms of service, news, local, fundraiser, elderly, couple
- Source: FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth — https://fox4news.com/news/gofundme-supporting-elderly-couple-from-colony-shut-down-due-violation
- Author: Carter Freemon
- Published: 2026-09-25T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: gofundme, don johnson, josephine johnson, the colony, cancer treatment, refunds, terms of service, news, local
## Fundraiser removed
GoFundMe removed Don Johnson's fundraiser for $281,000 after violation of terms.

> Ensuring GoFundMe is a safe and trusted place to give and receive help is our top priority.
## Why started
Erin Howell created fundraiser after seeing Johnson deliver luggage to pay medical bills.

> Johnson told her he's been delivering luggage as an independent contractor for three years.
## Johnson's story
Johnson, 81, delivers luggage to support wife's cancer treatment for 57 years.

> I think I'm going to be able to stop working, and that's amazing.
## Refunds issued
All donations refunded after GoFundMe found violation of terms of service.

> GoFundMe's policies require authenticity and transparency for donors.
## Community support
Over 5,300 people donated to help Johnson retire and support his wife.

> Some have made comments and they're praying for us. And it's just, it's a joyful feeling.
## Key takeaway

Don Johnson's GoFundMe for his wife's cancer care was shut down but all donations refunded