Jim was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia over a year ago. An avid hockey player, Jim came to us ready to fight his disease as hard as he fought on the ice. Over the past year, I’ve come to discover that despite his disease, and despite having to face a two-year course of chemotherapy, Jim has still maintained his sense of adventure and sense of humor. Our clinic visits together have frequently ended with Jim telling me his latest adventure out on the town, his latest travels, and his most recent sports outing. His indomitable spirit and perseverance have allowed him to get back to his normal activities as he enters the final few months of his therapy.
Every now and then Jim will come into clinic with a new story and the occasional battle scar. His attempt to treat an ingrown toenail have made think that Jim has a bright future in surgery, although I’ve made Jim promise that he’ll practice on anything but himself.
Jim is are winning his fight against leukemia. Your donation to pediatric oncology programs at the Jimmy Fund Clinic allow us to help parents and families care for their children with cancer. Please click here to make a donation today in honor of Jim, his parents and their success in fighting leukemia.
