Community Corner

Help a Melrose Man Battling Kidney Cancer

Each week, we'll be highlighting a GoFundMe campaign in the Melrose area.

A GoFundMe page has been created for a Melrose man battling kidney cancer.

"Jim is a hardworking guy, a loving husband, friend and father. He is the guy you can always count on to lend a hand. Now he needs our help," reads the post. "In November, Jimmy was diagnosed with stage 4 kidney cancer. Always a hard worker, due to aggressive treatment and surgery, Jimmy is unable to work, yet the bills keep coming in. Any money raised will be used to help offset out-of-pocket living expenses, transportation and medical costs.

"Please consider helping Jim and his family as he battles this illness. We appreciate the support."

As of 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, $200 of the $10,000 goal had been raised for the cause.

Donations can be made by clicking here.

To view more GoFundMe campaigns, click here.


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