Tag Archives: jim’s hearts

A Message from Marah

Posted on January 10, 2025 by jimshearts

Tequila started the story, and unconditional love enhanced the story. Jimmy Maveety, 57, passed away suddenly at home, on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, after a 25-year battle with heart disease, showing his shining strength, courage and conviction to survive for … Continue reading →

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Jim’s Hearts: A New Day

Posted on November 21, 2023 by jimshearts

In September 2021 we shared with you that Jim and Marah were again facing the need for a heart transplant to address a unique type of coronary artery disease all too common in those who have experienced a heart transplant. … Continue reading →

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Trim for Jim: The Story

Posted on January 10, 2022 by jimshearts

Jack was only 15 years’ old when Jim first began his journey on the heart transplant list. At the time, the connection was boys’ minor hockey, where Jack played with Jim and Marah’s son Brett. As far as hockey communities … Continue reading →

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Just Imagine

Posted on September 13, 2021 by jimshearts

Imagine ascending to the peak of the highest mountain after a treacherous climb filled with setbacks, danger and unforeseen obstacles. Imagine your elation at finally stepping foot on the summit, surveying the path you took and reflecting on the grit, … Continue reading →

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Come Together – Right Now

Posted on July 19, 2021 by jimshearts

We can’t get the Beatles song Come Together out of our heads. It’s probably not super-appropriate, but it’s what we need to do for our friend Jim and his family. You need to sign up to be an organ donor … Continue reading →

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Jim’s Heart

Posted on September 20, 2019 by jimshearts

The saying that a father holds his daughter’s hand for a short while, but she holds his heart forever might have been written for Jim and his beautiful daughter Ellis. Their bond is strong and the brass ring of walking … Continue reading →

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#NOTDAW

Posted on April 25, 2019 by jimshearts

This week is National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week. #NOTDAW  There is so much going on in this space right now including Canadian Blood Services ramping up to be a national voice of change and the Canadian Donation and … Continue reading →

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(Not) Dressed for Success

Posted on May 24, 2018 by jimshearts

We’ve been advocating for Canadians to register to become organ donors for a long time now. Truly, we’ve been fairly pleased with our impact, though in the grand scheme of things, it’s hardly been a ripple. We’ve seen Canadians step … Continue reading →

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Blessings on Your Silver Anniversary

Posted on May 23, 2017 by jimshearts

Three years ago we shared a message from Marah that was filled with desperation. Jim was very, very sick and a new heart seemed almost impossible. The message, on their 22nd wedding anniversary, went on to circle the world with … Continue reading →

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A Life Well Lived

Posted on April 5, 2017 by jimshearts

We said good-bye to one of the loveliest men we’ve had the honour to know this week. Mr. Peter Karson passed away too soon at the age of 71, after a lengthy illness. His (very brave) daughter spoke at his … Continue reading →

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