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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Megan Carey
Megan Carey donated $50
18 hours ago
Les Lambert
Les Lambert donated $50
20 hours ago
Amanda Cohn
Amanda Cohn donated $100

Keeping you and your family in our prayers

20 hours ago
Joe Sharp
Joe Sharp donated $100
21 hours ago
paulette rohde
paulette rohde donated $50
21 hours ago
Joe & Jamie Krueger
Joe & Jamie Krueger donated $200

Stay strong Jim & Erin!!

21 hours ago
Allan Birmantas
Allan Birmantas donated $25
21 hours ago
Mike Glover
Mike Glover donated $50
22 hours ago
Aalto Family
Aalto Family donated $50
1 day ago
Bill Brogan
Bill Brogan donated $250

You got this Jim! Prayers for you, Erin and the Harris family. 🙏🙏🙏

1 day ago

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