Get Jim Ewing back to Maine fund
As many of you know Jim Ewing took a bad fall while climbing in the Caymans recently. He suffered broken bones including multiple fractures to his pelvis. He is currently in a Florida hospital awaiting more surgeries. Luckily Jim does have health insurance but the bills are racking up fast. Jim's goal is to come back to Maine, or at least to Boston, so he can be close to family for his ongoing medical care. Insurance will not cover this transport and he can't just hop on a commercial flight. Family and friends are exploring options and none are cheap (estimated to be between $6,000 and $18,000). We're hoping to raise some money to help get Jim home, and to offset some of the family's medical expenses.
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Hi everyone! A BIG thank you to the individuals who have donated over the past week+, as well as to the many who previously reached out to help. We're still pushing towards our $30k goal to help with the medical expenses being incurred by Jim and his family.
Just a reminder, we have a couple of fund raisers happening next weekend in North Conway, NH. Posters of classic NH ice climbs Way in the Wilderness and Dropline, as well as one of Jim on the first ascent of a modern mixed pump-fest, we be on sale with all of the profits going to Jim. I will also be at Ice Fest Friday night photographing studio-lit portraits of festival goers. If you want shot to commemorate your Ice Fest weekend, or just need a new head shot for social media or work, swing it. Digital Downloads will be available the following week for only $10, and prints may be purchased also. Again, all profits will go to Jim and his family!
On the healing front, I got to accompany Jim to his first ortho appointment since being back in Maine last Friday. He was able to get his casts off and let his limbs air out a little before having them replaced with much lighter removable splints. Though still barely load bearing, Jim isn't one to sit still, and he progressing amazingly with the physical therapists. If you are not following Cathy's blog, definitely check it out for more frequent progress updates.
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/jimewing
THANK YOU once again for your help and support. Please continue to share this campaign, and for those of you more local, I hope to see you at Ice Fest next weekend ( http://www.mwv-icefest.com/).
Eric
Just a reminder, we have a couple of fund raisers happening next weekend in North Conway, NH. Posters of classic NH ice climbs Way in the Wilderness and Dropline, as well as one of Jim on the first ascent of a modern mixed pump-fest, we be on sale with all of the profits going to Jim. I will also be at Ice Fest Friday night photographing studio-lit portraits of festival goers. If you want shot to commemorate your Ice Fest weekend, or just need a new head shot for social media or work, swing it. Digital Downloads will be available the following week for only $10, and prints may be purchased also. Again, all profits will go to Jim and his family!
On the healing front, I got to accompany Jim to his first ortho appointment since being back in Maine last Friday. He was able to get his casts off and let his limbs air out a little before having them replaced with much lighter removable splints. Though still barely load bearing, Jim isn't one to sit still, and he progressing amazingly with the physical therapists. If you are not following Cathy's blog, definitely check it out for more frequent progress updates.
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/jimewing
THANK YOU once again for your help and support. Please continue to share this campaign, and for those of you more local, I hope to see you at Ice Fest next weekend ( http://www.mwv-icefest.com/).
Eric
Off to the ortho...
Cast off for an hour or so...
Awesome posters available next weekend!
New milestone! Nice!
$20k at 3:38 p.m. Made it! Congratulations you guys! A great START!
Pulling for you Jim