myfireart.com

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Firefighter, Fire Buff / Fire EnthusiastAdministrative Staff / Team Member
Years in Fire/EMS:
16
Dept. Web Site:
http://www.myfireart.com
About Me:

I am a two time cancer survivor and 12+ year Volunteer Firefighter.

In 2003 I was diagnosed with a grade 2 Astrocytoma (brain tumor) and underwent surgery to have it removed.

Almost 2 years to the day, I was told that the tumor had returned and once again underwent surgery.

I have fairly good insurance coverage but it only goes so far. I have to make a trip to the Cleveland Clinic every 3 months for an MRI to see if the tumor has returned. My insurance only pays 80% of the MRI, leaving me with the remaining that I have to pay out of pocket (about $2000 each time).

Needless to say, I simply can not keep up with the medical bills and am slowly falling further and further behind.

I decided to put my photography and graphics artistic talent to use and open an online store. I have put up this MySpace page to help spread the word about my online store so that I can make more sales. All of the profits go towards my ever mounting medical expenses.

I will also be announcing new products as they become available here!

Please, take a look at http://www.myfireart.com and if you see something you like, buy it... or if you see something that someone else might like, please let them know about it.

Thanks for looking!

Remember: Volunteer Firefighters - What if you called for help... and no one came?

Day Job:
Manager - Computer Software Company
Relationship Status:
Married

Comment Wall:

  • myfireart.com

    Now taking orders for designs with your Fire Department Engine, Rescue, Ladder Truck... whatever you want on 2008 calendars!

    Here are a few samples from 2007:

    Here is the deal:

    1 - send me a photograph (800x600 min).
    2 - Give me a description of how you want the text to read
    3 - I will design the calendar for free and make it available for purchase on my CafePress store.

    4 - I send you the link... and then you decide if youwant to buy and how many.

    That's it!

    Samples shown are single photo - I can also do 12 month/12 photo calendars as well!

    Drop me an email: john@myfireart.com if you have any questions or would like to send me a photograph.

    Thanks!

    Aug 19, 2007

  • traci thompson

    Hey buddy!!! Glad you see you here! Give hugs to your family for me.

    Aug 22, 2007

  • TWYLLA

    THANKS FOR THE ADD

    Aug 23, 2007

  • Patricia Lawing

    Your pictures are so unbelievable. They seem to put you right there in the fireman's shoes. I'm so sorry to hear about your cancer. Pray hard and I and my friends will too, and maybe those MRI trips will eventually stop. Have faith. God loves you. I will look at what you have for sale. Your pictures rock! Keep on taking them. They are so enjoyable to look at.
    Talk to you soon.
    Patricia

    Nov 30, 2007

  • Alexandra Sutton-Pyle

    Thanks for letting me know about your "firefighters with cancer" page. Your story was really touching. I joined ACS relay for life because I've had family members and friends of mine touched by cancer. And I wanted to help in the fight against cancer. Thanks again with best wishes.

    Jan 8, 2008