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Save Jim

Who is Jim?

Jim Cerutti is a loving husband and father, a consummate storyteller, and a man who has worked hard for others his whole life.

From his younger years working as an EMT and decades of volunteering for the East Franklin Fire Dept., to the last two decades driving truck over the road, Jim has dedicated his life to hard work and sacrifice for his community and for his family.

But now, Jim needs our help.

Jim's Urgent Need

Recent tests have revealed devastating news—Jim has been diagnosed with liver cancer. Combined with his ongoing battle against non-alcoholic cirrhosis, Jim urgently needs a living donor liver transplant to survive. A living donor can provide a portion of their liver, giving Jim the best chance to regain his health and overcome this life-threatening condition.

How You Can Help (more details below): 

  • Sign up to evaluated as a potential donor.​

  • Support Jim's medical costs through donations.

  • Share this campaign widely to spread the word.

Help Cover Expenses

Be a Living Donor

Living donors save lives. If you’re healthy and willing to explore being a living donor for Jim (James Cerutti), please fill out this form, and be sure to choose "Donation to specific individual" and enter James Cerutti.

A medical team will guide you through the process step by step.  Have questions? Contact UPMC Transplant Services at 412-647-4438 or transplant@upmc.edu.

You may be a good candidate if your BMI is 34 or less and you are under the age of 55.

Share Jim's Story

Spread the word! Sharing Jim’s story on social media increases the chances of finding a donor and raising support.

 

Use the hashtag #SaveJim and share this link: SaveJim.com.

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Jim's Full Health Story

For over a decade, Jim has been battling the effects of liver disease. It all began with a severe gallbladder attack that led to acute pancreatitis, leaving lasting damage to his liver. Despite these challenges, Jim continued to live a life of dedication and hard work, always putting his family and community first. Over time, however, the damage to his liver progressed into non-alcoholic cirrhosis, and his health began to decline.

A few years ago, doctors told Jim that he would one day need a liver transplant. As his condition worsened, we began preparing for that reality. Recently, Jim underwent a series of evaluations to assess his eligibility for a transplant. That’s when we were hit with devastating news: Jim has been diagnosed with liver cancer. This diagnosis has made the need for a transplant more urgent than ever.

Despite the challenges, Jim remains strong and hopeful. He says he "just wants to make the best of it," but the truth is, Jim cannot face this fight alone. He needs a living donor to save his life.

A living donor liver transplant offers Jim the best chance of survival. This procedure allows a healthy donor to provide a portion of their liver, which will regenerate over time for both Jim and the donor. It's a remarkable gift of life that can give Jim the opportunity to regain his health and continue creating memories with his family.

Jim’s diagnosis has brought unexpected financial burdens as well. Between medical expenses, travel to and from the UPMC Transplant Program in Pittsburgh, lodging, and expected recovery caregiver expenses, the costs are overwhelming. That’s why we’re asking for your help. Whether it’s signing up to be evaluated as a potential donor, sharing Jim’s story, or contributing financially, every effort brings us closer to saving Jim’s life.

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