Dear Johnny,
My name is James and I have a full time job in waste management. I’ve been a driver for 17 yrs. My wife works part time and our kids are all grown.

On Sunday December 11th I didn’t feel good and my chest felt really heavy. My wife called 911 and an ambulance arrived. It turns out I was having a major heart attack, and I’d just turned 50 years old.

It was so unexpected and it will put me out of a job for a few months until I get
released by the doctors. My wife and I are worried because we always struggle to get
ends met but we always find a way. Now with being out of work I’m worried about the
mortgage and keeping up on other bills.

I have to say I’m so scared this was something I never planned for. I want to get back to work because I just don’t want to feel like I’m letting anyone down.

Thank you for reading my letter and I hope you have a good holiday.
James

Who Helped: Glen, Scotty, Ronni, River, Jacob, Seth & Pipefitters Local 533

How You Helped: Paid 2 months mortgage, gas & Electric bills