Jim "The Shoe" Harrington

Tom DePascale · 12-22-2009, 07:35 PM

To all of my friend and fellow racers,

I am coming to you asking for your support. As some of you may know Jim "The Shoe" Harrington has been hospitalized. Jim is in a tough battle but his spirits are strong. As Jim continues to seek treatment there are uncovered medical bills that are weighing heavy on his wife Tracey. I am asking for your help in lessening the burden on her during this Holiday Season. I will ensure that all contributions will be forwarded to Jim's wife Tracey. I do understand that we are all facing difficult economic times but I encourage you to do anything you can to help a Racer in Need. Please find my contact information below and if you should have any questions never hesitate to call. Jeff Strickland will be creating stickers which will be given to everyone that is able to make a contribution to this recovery fund.

Wishing Everyone a Healthy and Happy Holiday,

Tommy "De"
732-239-6490

Send donations to: Tracey Harrington
C/O Tom DePascale
Waynes Auto Body
1938 Highway 35 North
South Amboy, NJ 08879

John H186 · 12-22-2009, 09:16 PM

Well said, Tom. I know he will come out o/k and will be making a trip to see him and Tracey Thursday.

God bless,

John Hedenburg
Street ET / Pro ET H186

cambria · 12-23-2009, 03:59 PM

DJ Raiser and I are also organizing a fund raiser here in Buffalo at my restaurant.We will post the details here after XMAS.

tpoh815 · 12-23-2009, 05:07 PM

Great idea !

Tom DePascale · 12-24-2009, 07:39 AM

Just to update the situation Shoe has developed pnemonia and was put in intensive care yesterday afternoon. I spoke to him yesterday morning before latest battle & spirits were upbeat. Tracey said he looks ok just problems inside.Please keep Jim in your thoughts & prayers.

S.E. Buchanan · 12-24-2009, 10:14 AM

Tom:

Tell her not to pay what the hospital bills her. Find out what most insurance
companies/medicare pays for the same services. They pay a fraction
of what is billed and always bill double or more than they expect to get
so they will get more.

Tell them Merry Christmas from all 'us' racers and will include them
in our prayers;

S.E.

Sal Biondo · 12-24-2009, 01:53 PM

I just came from the hospital.. The Shoe is some fighter!!!

Spirits are high - but still in intensive care..

One request from the Hospital... Please do not call there. They are getting hundreds of calls, and can not forward a call to his room.. and they can not give a patient's status to anyone over the phone..

The hospital realizes they have a 'celebrity' in their presence.. based on the amount of visitors and phone calls..! ! !

As I was leaving he told me - "Don't worry, I'll be fine", as he winked at me..

Get well JIM...

Sal

John H186 · 12-25-2009, 01:16 PM

Very well stated Sal.

Happy Holidays.

Mountainmotorman · 12-25-2009, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sal Biondo

I just came from the hospital.. The Shoe is some fighter!!!

Spirits are high - but still in intensive care..

One request from the Hospital... Please do not call there. They are getting hundreds of calls, and can not forward a call to his room.. and they can not give a patient's status to anyone over the phone..

The hospital realizes they have a 'celebrity' in their presence.. based on the amount of visitors and phone calls..! ! !

As I was leaving he told me - "Don't worry, I'll be fine", as he winked at me..

Get well JIM...

Sal

He just loves you Sal! a/k/a "big daddy!"
Your a class guy from a class family!

RandyB · 12-25-2009, 04:08 PM

How can you not love Jimmy the shoe. The guy is allways happy no matter what. Get better Shoe we need that big smile at the reaces.

12-22-2009, 07:35 PM	#1
Tom DePascale Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sayreville NJ Posts: 471 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Jim "The Shoe" Harrington To all of my friend and fellow racers, I am coming to you asking for your support. As some of you may know Jim "The Shoe" Harrington has been hospitalized. Jim is in a tough battle but his spirits are strong. As Jim continues to seek treatment there are uncovered medical bills that are weighing heavy on his wife Tracey. I am asking for your help in lessening the burden on her during this Holiday Season. I will ensure that all contributions will be forwarded to Jim's wife Tracey. I do understand that we are all facing difficult economic times but I encourage you to do anything you can to help a Racer in Need. Please find my contact information below and if you should have any questions never hesitate to call. Jeff Strickland will be creating stickers which will be given to everyone that is able to make a contribution to this recovery fund. Wishing Everyone a Healthy and Happy Holiday, Tommy "De" 732-239-6490 Send donations to: Tracey Harrington C/O Tom DePascale Waynes Auto Body 1938 Highway 35 North South Amboy, NJ 08879

12-22-2009, 09:16 PM	#2
John H186 Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 154 Likes: 1 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Jim "The Shoe" Harrington Well said, Tom. I know he will come out o/k and will be making a trip to see him and Tracey Thursday. God bless, John Hedenburg Street ET / Pro ET H186

12-23-2009, 03:59 PM	#3
cambria Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Buffalo Posts: 235 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Jim "The Shoe" Harrington DJ Raiser and I are also organizing a fund raiser here in Buffalo at my restaurant.We will post the details here after XMAS. __________________ BS/A,A/FIA 00 Camaro- CS/A, B/FIA 94 Camaro .2012 copo 4.0

12-23-2009, 05:07 PM	#4
tpoh815 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: West Seneca Posts: 537 Likes: 62 Liked 28 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Jim "The Shoe" Harrington Great idea ! __________________ EX 5-Doorstocker

12-24-2009, 07:39 AM	#5
Tom DePascale Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sayreville NJ Posts: 471 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Jim "The Shoe" Harrington Just to update the situation Shoe has developed pnemonia and was put in intensive care yesterday afternoon. I spoke to him yesterday morning before latest battle & spirits were upbeat. Tracey said he looks ok just problems inside.Please keep Jim in your thoughts & prayers.

12-24-2009, 10:14 AM	#6
S.E. Buchanan Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 37 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Jim "The Shoe" Harrington Tom: Tell her not to pay what the hospital bills her. Find out what most insurance companies/medicare pays for the same services. They pay a fraction of what is billed and always bill double or more than they expect to get so they will get more. Tell them Merry Christmas from all 'us' racers and will include them in our prayers; S.E.

12-24-2009, 01:53 PM	#7
Sal Biondo Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 77 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 1 Post	Re: Jim "The Shoe" Harrington I just came from the hospital.. The Shoe is some fighter!!! Spirits are high - but still in intensive care.. One request from the Hospital... Please do not call there. They are getting hundreds of calls, and can not forward a call to his room.. and they can not give a patient's status to anyone over the phone.. The hospital realizes they have a 'celebrity' in their presence.. based on the amount of visitors and phone calls..! ! ! As I was leaving he told me - "Don't worry, I'll be fine", as he winked at me.. Get well JIM... Sal __________________ Sal Biondo 1162 COMP, STOCK, SS Biondo Racing Products Last edited by Sal Biondo; 12-24-2009 at 03:25 PM.

12-25-2009, 01:16 PM	#8
John H186 Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 154 Likes: 1 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Jim "The Shoe" Harrington Very well stated Sal. Happy Holidays. __________________ John Hedenburg H186

12-25-2009, 04:08 PM	#10
RandyB Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 52 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Jim "The Shoe" Harrington How can you not love Jimmy the shoe. The guy is allways happy no matter what. Get better Shoe we need that big smile at the reaces.