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Vista Fire Dept. Smith Ridge Road South Salem NY A Blood Drive to Benefit Jimmy Boy Arena a 5 year old Boy son of Jim Arena Ex Chief of Katonah FD, Jimmy had a relapse in the tumor and he will be under going more chemo he will be in need of Blood Transfusions in the near future.Jimmy is an Honorary Member of Katonah, Somers and Goldens Bridge FD s . He was supposed to be Grand Marshall of the Katonah Parade this year, He was in the Hospital where we found out he had new tumors and growth. Please come out and Support my son he is in the battle of a life time. 914 533 2727

Dear Family and Friends, I can only muster up the facts right now. 1. a new fast growing satellite tumor has developed on the left side of the brain (original is on the right) 2. this tumor was not there 6 weeks ago. 3. two spots in the original tumor seem to have become faster growing. 4. the neurosurgeon is working hard on finding the best coarse of action 5. the oncologists are working hard on and investigating studies that will be of benefit immediately. 6. all standard treatment has been used, therefore, it is time to investigate clinical trials 7. this is all very hard to digest, but we are thinking positive and hopefully, will have some answers within the next 24 hours. Please pray, and know that we love you. Don't hesitate to visit or call - we need support. Jimboy is stable at the moment and still looking great. We are currently at Westchester Medical Maria Fareri Children's Hospital. We are going to give this our all. There will be no stone unturned. PRAY!!!! We love you all. God and Jimboy will guide us. Love, Gina, Jim and Family

Everyone Thank You for your sentiments and wishes, keep them coming, he is having as much fun as we can pack into his day, on the way home yesterday we stopped at the Katonah Carnival, he had his picture taken with the Monster trucks and drivers, we took him out in an Engine and drove around town blowing the sirens etc. we let him do that of course, he went on the ferris wheel and some other rides he had such a huge grin on his face it was greatits priceless to be doing all this stuff with him we are and will be taking nothing for granted. Any one that wants to come by the door is open and the numbers are posted above. My wife and I are so proud of him and all of you, he has taught us all so much remember he is not just our son he is all of yours you have adopted him right from the start we have just been blessed to have him under my roof.

I feel I need to touch base. We are marching forward as best we can. We will be getting information this afternoon. Until then, I needed to thank each and every one of you for your constant love, support and prayers. I know God is watching us carefully. I know He is with us every step of the way. I know you don't know what to say. . . neither do we. Just know that we need all your support. We don't know this outcome, but we were never meant to. We will be gaining our strength from all your prayers and love. Please, please, stay in touch with us even if it is an email, phone call or message. YOU DO NOT NEED TO KNOW WHAT TO SAY!!! Our love for our boy is deep and strong, he has guided all of us so far. We owe it to him to give it our all. This is the path that we have chosen. We will do nothing that disrupts his quality of life, but will give him everything he needs. Please know this is very difficult for us, but we are trying to stay realistic. We have a lot of decisions to make, but will be praying real hard. We will be giving it our all for Jimboy. Remember his incredible spirit and pray for his strength. He has taught us all something important. He has affected and continues to affect how we live and think. He is an incredible inspiration to us all. Pray for him, God is listening. Live each day by the moment you are in. Love your family like no tomorrow. Be passionate about life. . .and teach your children the same. We love you all. I will update you all with the next steps . . . until then keep smiling. Someone said to me recently. . . "I guess it doesn't really matter how long you have been here. . . it is how much you have done while you were here." It is so true. All our love and God Bless You All, Gina, Jim and Family Gina - 914 438-3088 Jim - 914 403-1871 House - 914 277-8213

Alright this is what I was hoping would happen I have the contacts to help pull this off on the inside I can and will talk to them about this. I at this time with Jimmy's diagnoses still up in the air will do what I can to help out,but most of you knew that anyways the clowns from Katonah are an easy one to get. We will build it up from here.

June 8th 2005 Jimmy boy will be the Grand Marshall of the Katonah Parade. As well he was made an Honorary Member of Katonah Fire Dept. So we hope to see all of you there this is a very proud moment for my family as to think this time last year he had surgery #2 and we were all praying and wondering if he would be recovering from all his left side deficets. He is truly a miracle and we would have never made it with out all your help and prayers. As well I can not forget that he is also a Honorary Member of Somers and Goldens Bridge Fd's. Jimmy is one lucky little boy to have so many people pulling for him.

Well as most of you know by know he was not at parade we are back at WCMC he had a bleed and we are awaiting the results of the MRI as soon as we know anything we will post it please keep praying for him.

Boy isnt that the truth have seen this numerous times it still invokes great memories and then it makes me wonder how my children will turn out with all todays great inventions.

I agree with you ALS, we all need to do Fund raisers and help them out, this is something I have been saying since I have learned about the issuses at WMC I havenot pushed the issue yet I was waiting until everything is calm at home with Jimmy.

Yes the county does not "run the Hospital" but they are stilll holding the bag and a lot of the responsibility for it. When they made it a private entity they made themselves responsible if they would default.Enough said about that, the Burn Unit is very important supposebly the only one from here to Albany. We all need to do and go the extra mile to make sure it gets back on track and stays open. It was the Bright and shining star for my son Jimmyboy and for so many of us in Westchester and surronding area.As well the Westchester County Volunteer FireMans Assoc. recently donated 10 VCR /DVD players to the unit.

Dear All You Wonderful People in Our Life, So, yesterday Jimboy gained another 2.5 pounds. We are at a whopping 36.5 pounds!!!! YAHOO!!!! He is moving around more, looks clearer than I have seen him in a long time, talking more and just plain old happy. But then again, throughout the entire past year, I don't ever remember him not giving us a smile. No matter what he faced there was still a smile to be had. He really is a true living, breathing inspiration. Wow - what a year and a half. Which brings me to a conversation I had with a friend this morning. She asked how he was doing and I explained how well he has been, and that the tumor is still stable and that now we wait until July for the next MRI. Her reply was so what you are telling me is "He is truly a miracle." I answered, "Yes I guess so." I hung up and really started to think about it. Which, leads me to the questions, "What constitutes a miracle?" Please share your thoughts on this. I have believed from day one that this little angel was a miracle just because he was living with such a large tumor and was still living his daily life. Walking, talking etc., but now I think about the incredible obstacles he has overcome, and that is a miracle. When is something officially declared a miracle? He still has a stable tumor? As long as it does not grow? I am at a loss. He is alive - that is a miracle!!! We still have to wait and watch. Thoughts on this subject are very welcome. I believe that so many miracles have happened throughout this course. The miracle of people. The miracle of love. The miracle of life. The miracle of God. Is that the miracle? The miracle of taking each day at a time, and realizing what life really is? Interesting isn't it? As always, I love you each and every one for your continuous miracle in our life. I always thought the miracle was the BIG ONE. I think we have to look at all the little ones, and pray for the one that will make the big difference - tumor free. So there you all have it, from the incredibly over active thinking mind of Gina Arena. Take a big deep breath today and enjoy the miracles around you. Love, Gina and Family

Well at The Goldens Bridge Installation dinner on May 7 2005,Jimmy became an Honoary Member of this Dept. as well he was already named ahonary Member of Somers FD the previous week. Also in attendence and Proclaiming May 7th Jimmy boy Arena Day was Andrew Spano, westchester County Executive. This was quite an Honor for our Family as well as Jimmy. Thank You all so much you all have made the Last Year and 1/2 a lot easier on all of my family. Pictures are posted on Photo section

Katonah: 1 New Tanker Pierce 3000 Gallons and on Board Foam 6 man cab bid already awarded. Replacement of 115 , Truck Comm. to Start replacement of MA 15 same truck Comm. Possible 2 New Asst. Chiefs Cars Tahoe Already have New utility in Service

May 15th 2005 Sunday registaration 8 am to 10 am Walk Starts at 9 30 and 10 30 at the Childrens Hospital There is a Jimmy boy Arena Team if you want to join it or contribute to our team you can call us at 277 8213 or start your own team call 493 2575. you can get forms from : www.jimmboy.com PLEASE COME OUT AND SUPPORT THE CHILDRENS HOSPITAL

THE TUMOR IS STABLE - NO GROWTH AS JIMBOY TOLD THE NURSES "WE HAVE GOOD NEWS!!!!" Thank you everyone for your prayers, and we are smiling a lot today. Although, my nerves were shot - now I will take a nice long nap. We are so thankful to God, family and friends. Thank you!!! We love you, and please put a smile on your face - NOTHING is EVER THAT BAD!!! It will always pass, and brighter days will come. God Bless You and Your Family Today and Always, Gina, Jim and Family

Jimmy is Very Pleased with his Badge and we in our family our Proud and Honored to Have him as a Honorary Member. Thank You and all the Somers Members for this Honor.

THE TUMOR IS STABLE - NO GROWTH AS JIMBOY TOLD THE NURSES "WE HAVE GOOD NEWS!!!!" Thank you everyone for your prayers, and we are smiling a lot today. Although, my nerves were shot - now I will take a nice long nap. We are so thankful to God, family and friends. Thank you!!! We love you, and please put a SMILE on your face - NOTHING is EVER THAT BAD!!! It will always pass, and brighter days will come. God Bless You and Your Family Today and Always, Gina, Jim and Family

CONGRATS And Good Luck, if you need any Baby Sitters you know who to call!!!!!!!!!!!!

firemn23 that is the whole problem they do not tell us or actually the ego you can't tell me what to do kicks in while a lot of dept's or some members say this, it won't change. Leadership from within will, needs to be stated what they want to do all the chiefs need to agree to do it when some of the non complient members do not, instead of letting it go let them have it. The life you be saving could be your own. everyone's ego needs to go toe the line and lets all do it.

There has been a Westchester Tech Rescue Team, Training every month for 3 or more years,they do not have funding and are not recognized by the County as of yet if you want info PM me and I can get you more

Hello All First and foremost Jimmy gained 2 pounds this week and we are at the point in weight that we can start setting up Physical and Occupational Therapy for him, His spirit and mindset is as usual outstanding. WE have our first follow up MRI on Tuesday the 26th so PLEASE keep praying for him also 47 pints of blood and a great time at Brewster Ice Arena Sunday Thanks to all that came out.

Okay Thanks for all the applause but all we did is call 1 person, anyways they have a new director of the ER from what we hear,I wish him well, okay now onto the important stuff, I do hope that all the Mt. Pleasant FD s that surrond WCMC are trained on the use and set up of all the DECON equipment. Another point to make is know that it is in the Trailer maybe it should be set up and checked out to make sure it weathered the winter well. EVeryone PLEASE understand that myself and my wife want to see the Medical Center not only survive but flourish so anything we can do to make it better we will do and continue to keep doing.

The South Salem Fire Department Invites All Departments, Friends and Families To Skate for Jimboy Arena At the Brewster Ice Arena 63 Field's Lane Brewster New York On Sunday April 17th From 4:30PM to 6:10PM $10. donation for adults $5. donation for children under 12 Your donation covers skate rental and admission to skate All proceeds will be donated to The Jimmy Arena Fund Dress warm and arrive early to skate up! Made possible through the generous support Of the Brewster Ice Arena and the Santini Family For more info call SSFD (914)763-3706

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