Prayers Needed for a Very Good Friend

FOR REAL · 11-30-2007, 07:05 PM

A few months ago, Jim Smulligan, a well-known and respected Division 1 Super Gas racer was diagnosed with later stage esophageal cancer. Esophageal cancer is very difficult to cure since it is usually diagnosed at a later stage as is the case with Jim. I have been in contact with him and he is currently continuing chemo treatments with ten or so left before a scan will be performed to see if he is winning the battle. As always with chemo treatments, Jim has lost a lot of weight and is sick daily. He is trying to stay positive and hoping for the best. He is even looking to possibly buy another race car.

Anyone who has ever met Jim and his wife Kathy know that they are both wonderful people and great racers. Therefore, I ask everyone to keep them in their thoughts and prayers because they need the extra strength to keep going and to win their battle against cancer.

Should you wish to contact the Smulligans please send me a private message.

(No Harry, I did not type this myself.)

Asta

990 Novas · 11-30-2007, 09:53 PM

Best of Luck Jim, our prayers are with you. I have never met Jim but why do things like this happen to good people as opposed to it happening to some scum of the earth that has either killed, raped, or stole from someone?...I wish the best.

-Ventura Motorsports

Bill Jackson · 11-30-2007, 11:49 PM

Jim & Kathy
We will be praying for you. You and Kathy are winners and will get through this.
Keep your heads up and keep winning.

Bill, Mary Ann, & Nitro Joe
The Jacksons

jacksons@neo.rr.com

Ps. John we need Jim's address.

Dave Goob Cook · 11-30-2007, 11:59 PM

Thoughts and prayers from here.

I'm a Cancer survivor, tell him he can lick it too!

thumbprint · 12-01-2007, 01:08 PM

John & Michelle, Thanks for finally letting everyone know. If ya' know Jim he's a stand up guy.My prayers and wishes go out to Jim & Kathy.

John (Screw Harry)

Dottie DiBartolomeo · 12-02-2007, 12:24 PM

Kathy and Jim our prayers are with you. If there is anything that we can help you with please call us.

Dottie & John DiBartolomeo

wsmracing · 12-02-2007, 06:17 PM

Good Luck Jim, Our Best Wishes & Prayers Go Out To You & Kathy

Wayne & Judy

H.A.A.C. Racing · 12-02-2007, 06:43 PM

Jim, best of luck to you and your wife.

Jason Oldfield · 12-02-2007, 09:12 PM

I'm very sorry to hear this, though with his winning record I'm sure he'll have no problem beating this too.

We'll keep Jim and his family in our thoughts...

Iggie Boicesco · 12-03-2007, 10:55 AM

Jim & Kathy,

Best of luck in your fight against this thing. Way to many people are fighting this thing in one way or another.

Would'nt it be nice if more of our tax dollars and the Gov't were helping with this type of fight instead of some of the other one's they're fighting.

Iggie

11-30-2007, 07:05 PM	#1
FOR REAL Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 205 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Prayers Needed for a Very Good Friend A few months ago, Jim Smulligan, a well-known and respected Division 1 Super Gas racer was diagnosed with later stage esophageal cancer. Esophageal cancer is very difficult to cure since it is usually diagnosed at a later stage as is the case with Jim. I have been in contact with him and he is currently continuing chemo treatments with ten or so left before a scan will be performed to see if he is winning the battle. As always with chemo treatments, Jim has lost a lot of weight and is sick daily. He is trying to stay positive and hoping for the best. He is even looking to possibly buy another race car. Anyone who has ever met Jim and his wife Kathy know that they are both wonderful people and great racers. Therefore, I ask everyone to keep them in their thoughts and prayers because they need the extra strength to keep going and to win their battle against cancer. Should you wish to contact the Smulligans please send me a private message. (No Harry, I did not type this myself.) Asta

11-30-2007, 09:53 PM	#2
990 Novas Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: So. Cal Posts: 28 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Prayers Needed for a Very Good Friend Best of Luck Jim, our prayers are with you. I have never met Jim but why do things like this happen to good people as opposed to it happening to some scum of the earth that has either killed, raped, or stole from someone?...I wish the best. -Ventura Motorsports

11-30-2007, 11:49 PM	#3
Bill Jackson Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Mansfield, Ohio Posts: 19 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Prayers Needed for a Very Good Friend Jim & Kathy We will be praying for you. You and Kathy are winners and will get through this. Keep your heads up and keep winning. Bill, Mary Ann, & Nitro Joe The Jacksons jacksons@neo.rr.com Ps. John we need Jim's address. __________________ Bill & Mary Ann Jackson 3213 SG 351 & 352 SC Last edited by Bill Jackson; 11-30-2007 at 11:56 PM.

11-30-2007, 11:59 PM	#4
Dave Goob Cook Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Indy Posts: 422 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Prayers Needed for a Very Good Friend Thoughts and prayers from here. I'm a Cancer survivor, tell him he can lick it too!

12-01-2007, 01:08 PM	#5
thumbprint Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: N.Myrtle Beach SC. Posts: 109 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Prayers Needed for a Very Good Friend John & Michelle, Thanks for finally letting everyone know. If ya' know Jim he's a stand up guy.My prayers and wishes go out to Jim & Kathy. John (Screw Harry)

12-02-2007, 12:24 PM	#6
Dottie DiBartolomeo Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Beaver Springs, PA Posts: 18 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Prayers Needed for a Very Good Friend Kathy and Jim our prayers are with you. If there is anything that we can help you with please call us. Dottie & John DiBartolomeo

12-02-2007, 06:17 PM	#7
wsmracing Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NEW JERSEY Posts: 170 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Prayers Needed for a Very Good Friend Good Luck Jim, Our Best Wishes & Prayers Go Out To You & Kathy Wayne & Judy

12-02-2007, 06:43 PM	#8
H.A.A.C. Racing Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 319 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Prayers Needed for a Very Good Friend Jim, best of luck to you and your wife.

12-02-2007, 09:12 PM	#9
Jason Oldfield Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 619 Likes: 1 Liked 10 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Prayers Needed for a Very Good Friend I'm very sorry to hear this, though with his winning record I'm sure he'll have no problem beating this too. We'll keep Jim and his family in our thoughts... __________________ Jason Oldfield S/G & S/St 1838

12-03-2007, 10:55 AM	#10
Iggie Boicesco Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 65 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Prayers Needed for a Very Good Friend Jim & Kathy, Best of luck in your fight against this thing. Way to many people are fighting this thing in one way or another. Would'nt it be nice if more of our tax dollars and the Gov't were helping with this type of fight instead of some of the other one's they're fighting. Iggie __________________ OBSESSED