Jimmy and his wife, Christen, were just beginning to find stability after a difficult period. Christen had to stop working due to ongoing health issues, and Jimmy recently took on a part-time job in addition to his full-time work to help them stay on top of their bills.
Everything changed when Jimmy was diagnosed with metastatic keratinizing squamous cell carcinoma—a serious, aggressive form of cancer. Since the diagnosis, his ability to work has been significantly impacted. He has already reduced his part-time hours from three days a week to one, and due to the physical demands of the job and the toll of treatment, he will likely need to stop entirely.
Jimmy is currently trying to continue working his full-time job during chemotherapy, but the symptoms of the tumor have already forced him to leave early or take days off. His care plan includes:
• 9 to 12 weeks of chemotherapy
• If the tumor responds, surgery and a 6-week recovery period
• Followed by 6 weeks of radiation therapy and further recovery time
During chemotherapy, it is expected he will miss multiple days of work each month. For the surgery and radiation phases, Jimmy will need to go on short-term disability, which will only provide about 60% of his usual income.
In addition to the medical challenges, the household is facing a significant financial shortfall. Monthly expenses total approximately $3,000, while the adjusted income is expected to drop to around $2,000 or less during treatment. They are also behind on critical bills such as car payments, water, and energy, with limited options for assistance.
A fundraising goal of $15,000 has been set to help cover:
• Lost wages during chemotherapy and recovery
• Ongoing monthly expenses
• Outstanding utility and essential payments
• Unexpected costs related to treatment and health
This support will allow Jimmy to focus on his recovery without the constant stress of financial uncertainty and ensure he and Christen can maintain basic needs during this incredibly difficult time.
Any donation—no matter the amount—will make a meaningful difference. For those unable to give, simply sharing this fundraiser is also a powerful way to help. The family is deeply grateful for any and all support.
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Reply from James Kerr11 months ago
Sending healing thoughts and prayers.
Reply from James Kerr11 months agoI'll take all the healing thoughts and prayers I can get my hands on right now! Every dog in this fight I can get I'll be more than happy to get my hands on. And thank you so very much for helping keep me in this fight!
I will put you both in my prayers!!
Reply from James Kerr11 months agoThank you very very much Terri !! It means the absolute world to us over here! Thank you very very much for help keeping me in this fight!
I’m so sorry you are dealing with all this. Praying for a successful outcome.
Reply from James Kerr11 months agoThank you very much for the prayers I'll take every bit of fight I can get in this! And I'm hoping for a successful outcome too! Thank you for helping me fight!
Sending healing thoughts. Love, Chris - your old neighbor from Aurora.
Reply from James Kerr11 months agoHey Christine I want to thank you very very much for your donation right now every dog in this fight I can get just one step closer to victory and I want to thank you for helping me get there! Very much appreciating the healing thoughts!
Reply from James Kerr11 months agoThank you very much! I'll take all the help I can in this fight!
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Thank you very much Lisa every little bit helps right now and I want to thank you for help keeping me in this fight! Every mile is a victory everyday is a victory thank you for helping me see another one!