Send off Party at Pizza Bank NOV 1st 1:00 -3pm

Kirkland's Pizza Bank (across the street from James' Safeway) has volunteered to open their doors early for anyone who'd like to say "good-bye" to Old James. Everyone is welcome. Food and beverage may be purchased off the menu. Thank you to the staff who will work an extra shift for us.

Grocery workers in Woodinville offer meals & dog walking.

In an effort to be a part of the community effort, grocery workers from Top Foods in James neighborhood have volunteered to cook him some meals and walk his dog while he's under the weather.

Katie Nominated for Red Cross Hero's Award

Katie Knopf has been nominated for a local Red Cross Hero's award. The award committee will meet later this year and choose the winners who will get to attend the awards breakfast.

Woodinville Fire Department offers help

The Woodinville Fire Department has offered to help James out with anything he needs. Maybe James will NEED to drive the big fire truck...

Meals for James

Two friends from Safeway are coordinating meals for James during his recovery. We have to keep some meat on this guy, so thanks for keeping his strength up! Also, someone will be cleaning his apt for him.

Sherwood Ambulance donates services

The Sherwood Ambulance service has donated their services to James during his hospital stay, even if it's to bring his flowers home for him! James anticipates feeling great after his surgery.

James featured on Jones Soda bottles

The Seahawks do a promo every year and this year they wanted to put James picture on the Jones Soda bottles. You will only be able to buy them online when they are available. James got his Jones Soda delivered! Go to www.myJones.com to order some.

Good Morning America

James has been invited to visit the Good Morning America show sometime this December. It sounds like he will be bringing his store manager Nathan, Katie Knopf and perhaps Abbie Knopf. Abbie was a 6th grader who took part in the Woodmoor Elementary Legacy Gift to James. This will be incredibly exciting for all of us!

ABC's The Doctor's Show

James will be on a new ABC show this fall called The Doctor's. There will be a local town meeting in October where anyone can come ask questions of James, the doctors, Katie Knopf, etc and then they will add his surgery to the show and broadcast it this fall. Stay posted for the Town Meeting information so you can attend if you like.

Dinner with James

I had James over for dinner tonight so we could connect and talk about all the exciting upcoming events. He filled me in on a lot of things I didn't know about and showed us his photos from Seahawks camp. We had the Peays, Richins and Gregson's over so it was lots of fun with everyone.

James Visits Seahawk Camp!

Oh, My! Can life get any more exciting!! James visited the Seahawks practice this week and got his socks knocked off! He met just about every player on that team, they signed a helmet for him and his favorite player gave him a game jersey. Watch the story on komonews.com.

Toyota of Kirkland donates car to James!

James car has been unrevivable all year long! It can be difficult to get to and from work and now with all the appointments he will have, it has become more critical to have reliable transportation. Toyota of Kirkland heard about his dilemma and found a great car that they wanted to donate to him. I haven't seen it, but I'm sure it's as fabulous and a Ferrari!

$153,250 !

We are in awe at the number of people who have felt it in their heart to contribute to James' surgery fund. This response has warmed our hearts and strengthened our belief in the humanity of mankind. James is walking on cloud nine and is looking forward to his first surgery on November 9th. I'm sure the upcoming football season and knowing he will be home recuperating during some of the season is keeping his mind at ease.

There is talk of another Little Caesars fundraiser, I'll keep you updated here.

James Visits Quest Field, up close!

James was privileged to kiss the grass on Quest Field! Not a lot of people get to do that. Watch the story here.

5 Year Old Donates all in Piggy Bank

We got a letter from a bank teller letting us know about a five year old boy who heard James story and ran up to get his piggy bank to give the money to James. It was not a small amount. The teller sent us the cutest picture that the boy had drawn for James.

Great Fundraiser at Little Caesars!

Sorry for the delay in updating the blog. I've been a little absorbed with my family and dear friends this little while.

The Little Caesars fundraiser was a screaming success. The place was packed! James stayed for several hours passing out balloons and cookies, signing pizza boxes and saying thanks to everyone. Cheers to the guy who held the "fundraiser" sign up on the main road for hours. What a trooper! And thanks to Jesse, the owner of our Little Caesars for hosting the event.

Denmark Shares James Story

If you can read Danish, check out James story here.

Little Caesars Proceeds benefit James on Tuesday

Our new Kingsgate Little Caesars plan to show their support for James by donating a portion of every Pizza and Crazy Bread purchased on Tuesday July 22nd. James will be by between 5:30pm and 6:30pm handing out balloons and signing pizza boxes. See you there!

Autograph Signing at Kingsgate Safeway Monday

Come meet Kirkland's most recent celebrity at the Kingsgate Safeway on Monday, noon to 2pm. James will be on hand to sign autographs, take pictures, and answer questions.

Courierwest of Mill Creek Donates services to Dr Neligan

Courierwest has made themselves available to Dr Neligan for any couriering services he may need in relation to James surgery. What a wonderful offer. As Richard at Courierwest said, "We are happy to help James by doing what we do best."