Just a little update.
Quite by chance, I saw Jim's dad this evening -- first time I've seen him in about 3 years. I asked him how Jim was doing.
Cancer is a tough beast, and there are no guaranteed treatments for the type of cancer that Jim has. So his dad was careful with what he stated. He indicated that his care is being supervised by CHOP (Children's Hospital of Philadelphia), but that his treatment is at a hospital much closer to his home. He had, in fact, just had a chemo treatment earlier today. (Actually, I can't remember if it was that he had recently had a blood transfusion and then a chemo treatment earlier today, or that he was undergoing chemo, and had had a blood transfusion earlier today. My apologies for not remembering the exact sequence.) He indicated that the chemo really is tough, and that Jim's counts were way down.
They're hoping that the chemo does the trick, and that after that Jim can undergo radiation treatments.
Jim's dad was aware that we had linked the gofundme site on this board, and he said the money had really been helpful. He mentioned that some of Jim's former teachers, as well as the Council Rock wrestling community, had recently staged some type of event to raise funds. (I think it said it was a beef and beer, at a pub in Richboro, PA, but I'm not certain of the details. dice, do you know the specifics?) As his dad did mention how helpful the gofundme site had been, and how appreciative they were of everyone's help, I can't help but point out that the link is still active. Tank recently donated to it, as did a couple of Nico's relatives, as well as various members of the Council Rock wrestling community.
We're all been waiting months for the season to start, and tomorrow night we get our wish. Along with our celebration of the start of PSU wrestling, I hope many of you will also continue to keep Jim in your thoughts and prayers, and if so motivated will also donate money to assist Jim.
