Stand with Jim in His Health Battle

"Ohana means family, and family means no one gets left behind."

Jim has been a dedicated member of the EMS family since 1992. He has proudly served several communities throughout central and eastern Massachusetts. He has been a teacher, leader, and a mentor to many over his tenure. Jim started in community EMS, working his way through paramedic school. He has most enjoyed his time on the road working as paramedic before accepting a more administrative position in September 2010. Even then, he would still moonlight on the ambulance missing the people, his coworkers, and comradery of the truck.

When he's not working, Jim shares his life with his wife Jennifer and their son Jackson. They enjoy time together going to concerts, the beach, and RedSox games.

In 2008 Jim first suffered a non-traumatic brain injury changing his life as he knew it. He was forced to change role from the provider to the patient. He endured months of rehab and relearning every day tasks. Over time Jim was able to adapt to his new way of life, and continue on his path serving others. Having to leave the road behind him, he's be able to continue his service as critical care and HEMS communications specialist.

Over the better part of the last year Jim has run into complications all stemming from his original injury. This has caused him to take leave from work to focus on himself and his health. He has endured multiple inpatient stays, experimental treatments, and countless ER visits in efforts to control his latest symptoms (including but not limited to unsteady gait, double vision, and generalized weakness).

Unfortunately there is a lot of unknown with his current condition and part of that unknown is when or if he'll be able to return to the job he loves.

In this time of uncertainty, I ask that if you're able to assist Jim and his family to overcome one more hurdle, it'd be the financial one. Treatments are costly. Daily life for he and his family has not stopped, and life must go on. If you're able, please consider donating to someone who has thoughtlessly given so much of himself to so many others.