UPDATE: 01/01/2026 – It is with a full heart that I send this message out to let you know that Jim passed peacefully late on New Years night. Because of the love and support of the many generous donors and the incredible Perry Point VA Hospice Team we were able to meet our highest goal of spending important time with Jim. Because of the wonderful donors we did meet several of the financial challenges brought on by this unrelenting disease. Thank you to all and from my family to you and yours We Wish For A Year Filled With Blessings, Comforting Memories, Love, Health and Prosperity. We will continue to support our veterans and the great works of the Veterans Administration! 💞🙏🫂
UPDATE: 12/15/2025 – This is the month for hope and blessings. We send out our wishes that all receive blessings and comfort. Jim is holding on in his fight and we are sharing our strength and love with him and send our thanks, and gratitude to all those that continue to fight their own good fight while still supporting our brother and family. Blessings for a healing, and loving season and new year for all. 💝🙏🫂
UPDATE: 11/24/2025 – Jim was able to fight through and has been cleared of the infection! A great big THANK YOU 🤗 goes to the incredible medical teams providing their tireless, dedicated service!! He is able to breath more comfortably, rest and visit with family and friends. The financial support received to date has provided the ability to begin to pay for some of the outstanding emergency medical bills which have not been covered by insurance or other financial assistance. We are so grateful for all of the medical, emotional and financial support which has allowed us to be there with Jim, easing his worries. We send out our heartfelt gratitude as we continue the journey with love and hope ❤️ 🙏🫂💞
Update: 11/16/2025 – The weather has thrown Jim a curve, due to virus and cold season he has developed a lung infection. We are praying and doing what can be done with antibiotics and his exceptional medical team! Please continue to share and challenge your connections to support and double the donations whenever and where ever possible. We need you all in this fight. Sending much gratitude and love for the generous support received and pray everyone can and will enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving 💝💝
11/7/2025 — Well, Thanksgiving is on the way and we have so much to be thankful for. Yes, we are humbled by the support and all the kindness you’ve shown for our family! Please continue to share and support, together we are making a positive difference!!
3rd UPDATE: 10/31/2025 – Well it’s Halloween and, we are so grateful to all the caring generous donors and share supporters! Also, grateful because Jim received a bit of positive news from his radiologist. His follow-up testing showed that the radiation treatments on his brain are working! We are hopeful that his immunotherapy treatments will continue the progress and shrink the cancers in both his brain and lungs! Our hope is also, to continue the fight and to connect to more incredible supporters💝 We can not do this without you! Finally, please do invite any company match opportunities to join in for double the donation and the tax free benefit as well👍👍!!
UPDATE: 10/24/2025 – Jim continues to work through his treatments gathering strength. We want you to know that your kindness and generous donations to date have helped ease the stress. Giving hope at this time is so important, and so we continue to share and raise his spirits as we continue to raise support and share his story. Thank you for sharing the journey!! 💞
UPDATE: 10/17/2025 – Jim has been able to begin his physical therapy, and his lung cancer treatments. He is so appreciative and thankful to all of you for caring and showing up!
The Heartfelt Request for Support Continues for Our Beloved Brother, Father and Veteran
Dear Friends and Supporters,
I hope this message finds you well. I am reaching out with a heavy heart but also with hope, as I share the story of someone truly remarkable—James B. Smith, Jr, (Smitty) a loving father, brother, and a proud veteran and security officer who has always put others before himself. Today, he is facing one of the toughest battles of his life: a fight against lung and brain cancer.
Jim has spent his life serving his country, his family, and his community with unwavering dedication. As a Naval veteran, with 16 years of dedicated service, and 25 plus years to the community serving as a dedicated security officer he has exemplified courage and selflessness. As a father and brother he has been a source of strength, love, and inspiration. Now, as he undergoes treatments, the financial burden of unexpected medical bills, travel expenses, and daily living costs has become overwhelming.
We are humbly asking for your support to help ease this burden. Your generous donation, no matter the size, will go directly toward covering medical costs for treatments, transportation to appointments, and ensuring his family can focus on his recovery without added financial stress.
Every contribution brings us closer to ensuring Jim can focus on healing and spending precious time with his loved ones.
If you feel moved to help, donations can be made directly through this fundraiser account link, please be aware there is a small credit processing fee.
Additionally, if you can’t give now, sharing this message with your work, worship, friends or family networks would mean the world to us.
Thank you for taking the time to read this and for considering supporting Jim during this challenging time. Your kindness, words of support, and generosity will make a profound difference in his life and remind him that he is not alone in this fight.
With heartfelt gratitude,
Pat Osborn
Together, we are making a meaningful impact. Thank you!