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Support for Jim Phy Sr.

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Jim Phy Sr. was brought to the Emergency Department July 5th for confusion and imbalance. Later that day he was found to have a large brain tumor.  He had as much of the tumor removed as possible July 12th. 

As many of you know Jim is an amazing person of integrity and grit.  He was in the Navy from 1961-1967.  He worked at the DNR for 26 years, at the volunteer fire department  (chief for many years) and as a mechanic at the ship yard.  He has a beautiful wife Vicki and together they had five children, seven grandchildren and twelve great grandkids.  He has built a legacy that will enrich the community for years to come.  

Our hearts are aching, the doctors confirmed that Jim’s tumor is a grade 4 Glioblastoma. Without treatment the average survival time is about 3-4 months. With treatment the average survival time is 10-12 months. This is not a curable tumor at this time. Jim has chosen to do radiation and chemotherapy which we are told is very tolerable and short term.

He is hopeful and optimistic while also sharing how he has lived a good long life. This part of life is what makes it precious and beautiful. As much as we are hurting, we are so grateful the surgery has bought us  more quality time with him. He is still regaining his strength, but he is already doing so much better than before he had the surgery.

Thank you to everyone who has donated. Jim has a $6500 out of pocket expense every year with his insurance. We are trying to minimize any stress about this he may have. So a big hearted thank you from our family .

Please spend quality time with him if you are able, no amount of money can replace what that would mean to him. 

 Any little amount helps and is truly appreciated by our family. Love and Peace to you all.

All donations will go to Jim and Vicki.

Organizer

Tiffany Starkey
Organizer
Bellingham, WA

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