Jimmy's 3rd Brain Tumor Fund
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Here's the short story about my brother and why I have created this fund for him....
Have you ever met that person that gets along with everyone? Well, that's my brother, Jimmy! He's never met a stranger, he roots for the underdog and does not like seeing anyone hurt.
Flashback to 1988...Jimmy was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor when he was 6 years old. He had surgery to remove the tumor and was given a 30% chance to live 5 years. He has lived well beyond that but with a few setbacks.
Jimmy had to have radiation therapy after his surgery to reduce the tumor more. One of his setbacks was the radiation from his first surgery caused him to develop another brain tumor which was removed in the summer of 2008.
Now, at almost 33 years old, he has yet another brain tumor on the opposite side as the second one. The doctors need to remove it as soon as possible.
But...
Having a family of 3 children, out-of-pocket medical costs and everyday expenses, he can't take the time from work yet. Jimmy is now a truck driver with Cox Transportation in Ashland, VA and only gets paid if he is driving. After surgery, he will have to wait until he gets the doctors approval to get back on the road and that could take a few months.
I cannot imagine what he has been feeling or thinking about his third surgery. I just want to help my big brother out and hopefully make it an easy recovery process for him by not having to worry so much about money. Your contribution will help him overcome this setback and continue his life and career.
Your help is truly appreciated! I will be updating this page as soon I have more detailed information about dates!
Have you ever met that person that gets along with everyone? Well, that's my brother, Jimmy! He's never met a stranger, he roots for the underdog and does not like seeing anyone hurt.
Flashback to 1988...Jimmy was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor when he was 6 years old. He had surgery to remove the tumor and was given a 30% chance to live 5 years. He has lived well beyond that but with a few setbacks.
Jimmy had to have radiation therapy after his surgery to reduce the tumor more. One of his setbacks was the radiation from his first surgery caused him to develop another brain tumor which was removed in the summer of 2008.
Now, at almost 33 years old, he has yet another brain tumor on the opposite side as the second one. The doctors need to remove it as soon as possible.
But...
Having a family of 3 children, out-of-pocket medical costs and everyday expenses, he can't take the time from work yet. Jimmy is now a truck driver with Cox Transportation in Ashland, VA and only gets paid if he is driving. After surgery, he will have to wait until he gets the doctors approval to get back on the road and that could take a few months.
I cannot imagine what he has been feeling or thinking about his third surgery. I just want to help my big brother out and hopefully make it an easy recovery process for him by not having to worry so much about money. Your contribution will help him overcome this setback and continue his life and career.
Your help is truly appreciated! I will be updating this page as soon I have more detailed information about dates!
Organizer and beneficiary
Ashley MacFarland
Organizer
Cedar Fork, VA
James MacFarland
Beneficiary