Posted by Beau Barry on February 12th, 2010 — in General Information
On January 25th Jim Hegg had a stroke on the left side his brain. After surgery and time in ICU, Jim is now stable and his and our focus is on his recovery. Jim knows how to make friends. This web site is a gathering point for all of us that are lucky enough to know and love him. Among Jim’s friends are lawyers, social workers, health care professionals, web designers and a great many other brilliant people. With this site we can coordinate all this talent. We’ll post medical updates. We provide a blog so that we can talk to each other. Additionally, there is a visitation calendar. Visitation DOES NOT REQUIRE USE OF THE CALENDAR. It exists only to ensure that we avoid days with too few or too many visitors. We want to use every medical, practical, emotional, and spiritual tool at our disposal. Hopefully, this web site will be part of Jimmy’s recovery. Jimmy needs us and we need each other. It is amazing how loved Jim is. It’s a beautiful testament to his character and how he treats people.
All suggestions about the web site or anything related to healing are more than welcome. LOVE AND RECOVERY.
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Posted by Bob Cotter on May 16th, 2010 — in Location
Jim is now (as of Sunday May 16th) at Amy and Erwin’s, another move forward for Jim.
Thanks to everyone who worked on the fundraiser! We took in almost exactly what we raised last fundraiser. Really great. And it was a good time too.
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Posted by admin on April 29th, 2010 — in Fundraising
Fundraiser for Jim Hegg
A Musical Extravaganza
Day & Date: Friday May 14th 2010
Time: 6pm – 9pm
Performers include:
- Beau Barry Jazz Quartet – exciting renditions of standards and Beau Barry original works
- Greener Field Quartet – gypsy jazz – heard recently at a Garfield Park Conservatory bash
Cost: Thank you for your donations!
Place: Gallery Cabaret – 2020 N. Oakley (1 block E. of Western, 1 block N. of Armitage)
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More details to follow soon.
*Click here to view the Jim Hegg Fundraiser flyer as a PDF! Download it, print it, and give it to all your friends!
*Click the above image to view flyer as a PDF - please print and distribute to all your friends!
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Posted by Bob Cotter on April 20th, 2010 — in Location
Jim is out of the hospital and doing better.
We will let you know more details soon.
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Posted by Bob Cotter on April 15th, 2010 — in Location, Medical Updates
Jim has been continuing to improve lately while living at his new apartment in Northbrook and doing rehab at RIC. However, on Wednesday morning he had abdominal pain and the Dr. suggested on the phone that he go to the hospital. Turns out he has a urinay tract infection. He’s at Glenbrook hospital until Saturday at least.
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Posted by Chris Gagliano on April 10th, 2010 — in Fundraising
Thank you for making last night’s fundraising event a great success! Congratulations on raising $1,600.
Many friends, family, and co-workers of Jim enjoyed a night of fun at the Gallery Cabaret. We were treated to two powerful sets of inspiring jazz music by the Beau Barry Quartet. Thanks again to Beau for doing a great job organizing this event, and thanks to all the musicians and everyone who helped make this event successful. The Gallery Cabaret was a gracious host, a perfect venue for the event, and also donated to the Jim Hegg Fund.
It was great to see so many people attend. It was nice to meet new people and in some cases reconnect with people we haven’t seen in a long time. Several people who were not able to attend also donated.
The need for more donations is continual, so please continue to donate and spread the word! Jim keeps making good progress, and having great friends like all of you helps!
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Posted by admin on April 8th, 2010 — in Location
More details to follow, but as of Tuesday Jim is settling into the Northbrook location.
Email or call for details and to volunteer to spend time with Jim on a regular basis. His care, meds, housing, and therapy are all adding up to be expensive. Any hours that you can regularly volunteer to cover is extremely welcome. Your training will not be difficult and you don’t need to be super-strong because Jim is getting more and more proficient at transferring himself.
Thank you and see you tomorrow at the fundraiser!
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Posted by Bob Cotter on March 31st, 2010 — in General Information
If you want to get trained by RIC on how to help Jim… sign up with Bob or Armensue ASAP.
The last week we have been on pins and needles about if his insurance would pay for this last week of therapy at RIC. We finally heard that they will, so that’s great news.
Thanks to everyone for participating and supporting Jim… see you at The Gallery for the 1st Jim Hegg Fundraiser!
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Posted by admin on March 27th, 2010 — in Fundraising
1st Jim H. Fundraiser
A Musical Extravaganza
Date: April 9th 2010
Time: 6pm – 9pm
Performers include:
- Beau Barry Quartet (jazz originals)
- Beau Barry Quartet w/ special guest Val Lewenthal (jazz standards)
- Blue Knights (high energy rock)
Cost: Admission is $25 (additional donations will be accepted graciously)
Place: Gallery Cabaret – 2020 N. Oakley (1 block E. of Western, 1 block N. of Armitage)
Get Directions
More details to follow soon.
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Posted by admin on March 15th, 2010 — in Fundraising
Thank you for your interest in donating to the Jim Hegg Fund! Many expenses are not covered by Jim’s insurance etc… so any amount you give is like a weight off the shoulders of his family. Thank you!!
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Posted by Chris Gagliano on March 14th, 2010 — in General Information
This page is an online “get well card” for Jim. Leave a comment / message (below) to sign the card. People who visit Jim might want to print this out and read him some messages. Feel free to post new messages often.
You can send real cards, gifts, and donations to Jim soon! Address to follow January 1st 2011.
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