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James was born with Neurofibromatosis. As a child he had surgery pretty much every year to keep up with the growths on his face. His dad would take the family on a summer vacation after his surgeries so he could recover and have fun. When he turned 18 he didn't have any more insurance to cover more surgeries. The tumors have stopped growing now and he would love to have the last procedures done. Several years ago he was told that his insurance company wouldn't cover it because he was born with the condition, so we are working toward a goal of $50,000 to cover the cost of treatment and recovery. We really won't know how much money is needed until he is thoroughly evaluated, but James is very excited that we have taken this project on, but I know he's a little leery of it actually happening. I am committed to doing everything I can to get him into the recovery room.
12 comments:
You should be the one who gets the "THANK YOU". If it wasn't for you setting up this fundraiser all of this outpouring would have never happened. When I saw James' story on CNN my heart stopped and tears welled in my eyes. I immediately doanated towards this most worthy cause. Good luck James and peace be with you.
Jace Stansbury
Nederland, TX
James . . . you're an inspiration to us all. Thank you for providing a real-life example of courage, integrity and strength.
Best wishes for reaching your goal quickly.
Sincerely,
Steve Powers
St. Michael, MN
James,
I am so greatful to be able to help with the financing of
your surgery. I have had some minor defects myself in comparison to yours. Some how I received the help that I needed and I want to pay back somehow for my fortunate assistance.
Insurance companies have no soul and should be challenged any way possible.
Good luck
Remember this day is the first day of the rest of your life and God Bless your family and their support of you.
Cindy Lissau
Wow. What an incredible inspiration James is. I wish I could have donated more! Thank you Katie for undertaking this wonderful cause. And James, we could all learn something from your courage and determination. You're living proof that you don't have to look a certain way to be a beautiful human being! God bless you and I wish you a speedy, successful recovery!
We are so happy to be able to give back some of God's blessings to a great guy made in the image of our great God. We love you and will continue to pray for you.
In His likeness
jehoshaphat, Nora, Elianna, Elijah Cardona
Lexington, Ky
James,
I wasn't able to give much, but your story touched me and I had to help. You are an inspiration and I hope that you are able to get enough funds for the surgeries. May God richly bless you in the years to come.
Please pray for me, as I will pray for you.
Craig Nessel
Bonneau, SC
I just donated to the cause.... so happy to help. Please keep the updates fresh so we can know the efforts are going.
Tony Miller
James God bless you and I hope you get the surgery you need I have sent this link to almost all in my address book and asked them to send it on I wish I could do more but If we all give a little it adds up to a lot all the best James from Las Vegas Nevada
I feel very blessed that I am able to help. Thank you to Katie for starting this amazing fundraiser, and thank you to James for being such a wonderful example of what people can be and do.
Katie & James, whisper HIPAA to the insurance company and mutter creditable coverage and bad faith, see how fast they move. In the meantime, I was more than happy to contribute. James, your inner strength and spirit are admirable. You face each day with warmth and optimism and you are truly blessed with such wonderful friends to surround you. May my small donation lead to the greater cause and you get what you need that much sooner. You Rock, James!
Lisa Hupman
I just sent over my donation.
James, you seem like an incredible person...keep holding your head high!! Katie, I can't even express how awesome it is what you're doing. And kudos to Safeway for everything they have done.
Good luck and God Bless!!
David
Atlanta, GA
After reading this story, and seeing how loved this man is in his community, I couldn't help but send in something to help out! He is an inspiration, and the world needs more people like him in it!
Good luck with the surgeries James, you will be in our prayers!!
God Bless!
Rich and Donna H.
Muncy, PA
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