Jordan Jones and the Significance of the Number 8

Jordan Jones and the significance of the number 8

Christmas Eve in DC on a very cold winters night both my husband and son-in-law needed to find beanies to try and keep warm. Two beanies with the number 8 and the sticker price were $8.00

June 8, 2024, marks the 8th year anniversary of Jordan Jones passing. For those who may not know, Jordan inspired me to start the Testicular Cancer Awareness Foundation after his first diagnosis with late-stage testicular cancer at the early age of 13. Three months into his treatments we were told he was inoperable, that it was impossible to remove the tumors in his abdominal area wrapped around his kidneys and aorta. We never took no for an answer and more than 6 pounds of tumors were removed from his abdomen. 

So, after 7 successful surgeries and a few more months of chemotherapy, Jordan Jones made a full recovery and was back on the football field throughout his high school years. 

Unfortunately, Jordan relapsed after being cancer free for 7 years and passed away June 8, 2016, surrounded by his closest family and friends. 

June 1, 2024. Just 8 days until the 8th year of Jordan Jones passing. It is because of Jordan’s story that the Testicular Cancer Awareness Foundation was formed in 2009 after his successful treatments of late stage testicular cancer at the early age of 13.

The number 8 and Jordan Jones have a significant meaning to the Jones family and those who knew him.

888 ~ Jordan Jones was born on November 8, 1993, passed on June 8, 2016. This was also the 8th year that the Testicular Cancer Awareness Foundation was formed which was inspired by his first diagnosis and fight for his life in 2007. We celebrated Jordan’s life and remembrance on July 8, 2016.

8 is the number of new beginnings, resurrection, regeneration, and infinity. It is the great karmic equalizer.

The number 8 represents Infinity and everything good in the universe which is infinite, such as infinite love, infinite supply, infinite energy, infinite time . . . in other words, 8 represents complete and unending abundance without any lack.

The number 888 is the ultimate symbol of the lord himself. According to the Bible, 8 has a very special meaning for God. He chose the 8th day to mark the beginning of the new week.

Everything that has a new beginning in the Bible has the number 8 associated with it. 8 is the personal number of Jesus. When we add together the letter values of the name Jesus in the Greek, we get 888. 

The resurrection of Jesus Christ was on the 8th day and the ultimate new beginning, and this number in the bible signifies Resurrection and Regeneration. 8 is 7 plus 1 and signifies an end to something, and new beginning.

Jesus rose on the first day of the next week from the day he was crucified.

8 is used in the bible in many places. 8 songs in the Old Testament. The Feast of Tabernacles lasted for 8 days. Eight miracles of Elijah, and God made 8 covenants with Abraham.

Noah’s Ark - Noah was the 8th person who stepped out and took the responsibility of starting a new era of life. It was the 8th day chosen by God and marked the beginning of new life form. 8 people were saved in the Noah’s Ark.

There have been 8 different resurrections in the Bible. 3 from the Old Testament. 3 in Gospels, and the remaining 2 can be read in the Acts 9 and 40.

Jordan passed away on the 8th year of the Testicular Cancer Awareness Foundation.

Gondola #8 - A family trip to Telluride and we were reminded of Jordan's presence. We must have seen the number 8 gondola a dozen times.

After Breanna and I chose the 8th of the month to honor Jordan after his passing. A few hours later she found a donation that was made on the previous day for $888 from a sibling of a survivor in honor of Jordan by Tara Morris, and this message “This donation is in honor of Jordan Jones. The 8's signify Jordan’s birth, his passing on the 8th day, and the meaning of the number 8, which is the great karmic equalizer, a force that just as easily creates as it destroys. When the 8 comes knocking, you can be assured that you will reap what you have sown. 8 balances the material and immaterial worlds. At its best, it is as spiritual as it is materialistic. I believe Jordan was that number 8 during his fight with cancer.” Tara Morris continues to generously donate $888 every single year since the passing of Jordan.

The number 8 has such a huge significance and special meaning in our lives!!

I truly believe that we are eternal beings and that the spirit of those whose body’s have gone before for us, continue living amongst us.

Jordan Jones 11.8.1993~6.8.2016

We continually see the number 8 or multiple 8's that are at random times which I believe are to remind us that Jordan surrounds us daily. 

-Kim Jones, Jordan’s Mother, Founder & CEO of Testicular Cancer Awareness Foundation