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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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Anonymous
Anonymous donated $50
3 weeks ago
Kim Ribar
Kim Ribar donated $100
3 weeks ago
Kari Duke
Kari Duke donated $100

Hugs to you and the family!

3 weeks ago
Anonymous
Anonymous donated $100

Thoughts and prayers for all of your family!

3 weeks ago
David & Cristy Binz
David & Cristy Binz donated $100

Sending you all prayers and hugs.

3 weeks ago
Dana & Jimmy Clingingsmith
Dana & Jimmy Clingingsmith donated $100

Jim & Erin, We are praying every day, and here any way we can be!

3 weeks ago
John & Julie Rice
John & Julie Rice donated $50

Sending love and prayers to you both!

3 weeks ago
Armando Martinez
Armando Martinez donated $20
3 weeks ago
Chris & Cheryl Winkelmann
Chris & Cheryl Winkelmann donated $25
3 weeks ago
Kellie Truppa
Kellie Truppa donated $25
3 weeks ago

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Support Officer Jim Harris & Family: Fighting Cancer with Courage
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