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Law Enforcement
Support Officer Jim Harris & Family: Fighting Cancer with Courage
Law Enforcement
Illness
Illinois
Created February 20th, 2025

Officer Jim Harris has been a dedicated member of the McHenry Police Department and Firefighter/Paramedic at the McHenry Township Fire Protection District for over 25 years. Diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer in October 2023, Jim's journey has taken a devastating turn as a tumor has been found in his brain. Despite his ongoing battle with this illness, Jim continues to work full time while undergoing extensive treatments including 37 rounds of radiation and critical surgeries. Together with his wife Erin, they face overwhelming expenses and travel costs, all while Erin provides unwavering support as Jim's primary caregiver, and she is currently out of benefit time.

Jim is not only a devoted public servant but also a loving father to Jenna (a current senior in high school with plans to attend St. Norbert College in the fall), Andrew (a current 8th grader and Retinoblastoma cancer survivor), and bonus dad to Carter (currently at basic training for the US Coast Guard).

As they navigate these tough times with uncertain future treatments, we ask for your kind support. Your donations will help alleviate the financial burden on the Harris family during this critical time.

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3zero1 Boys BBQ Supply
3zero1 Boys BBQ Supply donated $150
2 weeks ago
Anonymous
Anonymous donated $25
2 weeks ago
Cheryl Zito
Cheryl Zito donated $50

God Bless - keep fighting. You’ve got this 💕

3 weeks ago
Anonymous
Anonymous donated $50
3 weeks ago
Daniel Bonneville
Daniel Bonneville donated $100

Keep fighting. F@#$ cancer.

3 weeks ago
Roger Kriewaldt
Roger Kriewaldt donated $100

Keeping your family in our prayers.🙏🏻

3 weeks ago
Mike and Kathy Kempster
Mike and Kathy Kempster donated $100

Stay strong Jim. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Erin and your family.

3 weeks ago
Karen Bush
Karen Bush donated $200

I think of you every day. You got this.

4 weeks ago
Helen Lazicki
Helen Lazicki donated $100

Our family will be praying for you.

4 weeks ago
Gold Shift Station 1
Gold Shift Station 1 donated $60
4 weeks ago

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Support Officer Jim Harris & Family: Fighting Cancer with Courage
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