I’m Kimberly Rettie, Jim Rettie’a youngest daughter. 

If you know Jim, you know he’s a retired army veteran, he’s the hardest working person out there.

 Right now, he, his wife Monique, his 3 kids Branden, Tiffani, Kimberly (me) really need your help, along with 5 grandchildren.

Just a few weeks after his 58th birthday, Jim received some news after a scheduled colonoscopy, when he started having issues with bleeding. Had an appointment set for colonoscopy: He was diagnosed with colon cancer. They found 4 cancerous tumor, 2 bigger than the other 2, and he’s gearing up for major surgery within a month, starting mid- April. He will be out of work for 4 weeks recovering, including a 5 day hospital stay. The medical team believes it could be stage 1, but they won't fully know until the surgery is done. After that, we will know if he will have to do chemotherapy or not.

Kimberly: Cancer is a struggle our family knows all too well—my grandfather died of lung cancer on my mother’s side of the family close to 14 years ago. It’s been really hard to take in, and it’s opened up some old wounds for the family , but Jim’s positivity and fighting spirit are shining through. His faith in God has always been his anchor, and he’s leaning on it even more during this challenging time.

Sharing this request is humbling, and I’m deeply grateful for your consideration. Your support allows me to focus on recovery without the constant stress of financial strain. Thank you for helping me through this life-changing time—it truly means the world.

Jim: Despite having health insurance, I'm uncertain about out-of-pocket expenses and daily living costs. Every donation will go directly towards necessary expenses, household costs, and medical bills. I'm humbled to share this request and grateful for your consideration. Your support will enable me to focus on recovery without financial stress. Thank you for helping me through this challenging time. I'm struggling with intense thoughts about my future, financial security, and the potential impact on my wife. After the surgery, I’ll be In The hospital for 5 days, and out of work for 4 weeks.

Update as of 05/01/2025 he had a foot of his intestines removed and He had 18 lymph nodes inside the foot long colon that had got cut out. He has to get checked once a year but told him to change his diet and watch for it.

 Update : 06/27/2025 he’s been having issues since the surgery updates have been posted on the update board - every-time he eats he has issues…. Wasn’t like that before the surgery. So he has more appointments to see what’s going on 

Update 07/30/2025: kidney specialist called my dad and said his kidneys are failing …. And Also insurance overpaid some stuff. And they’re auditing for stuff to be paid back onto of everything else. 

I'm hesitant to ask for help, fearing it may be seen as taking advantage. However, I hope you understand that this request is made with humility and respect. I'm trying to navigate this difficult situation, and I appreciate your time in reading my story and considering support during this life-changing time.

P.S. Please share this link with anyone who might want to help. Every share brings us one step closer to reaching our goal! ❤️

Love the Rettie family.