In 2010, at the age of 45, Jim was diagnosed with CLL.  He received treatment at the time and went into remission.  5 years later, there was a recurrence and Jim again received treatment.  The doctors anticipated that this new round of treatment would keep the cancer at bay for approximately 5 years, but sadly, it only lasted for 2 years.  Jim entered the next phase of his battle with CLL and this time we almost lost him, but he fought back bravely and the doctors were able to get the cancer back into remission and Jim entered a Car T-cell therapy trial.  Once again, things were looking good with Jim’s lab results and he was getting stronger, but at the end of 2020 and the beginning of 2021, Jim’s lab results started declining and further test results showed that the CLL had mutated into a more aggressive form of Leukemia and, on top of that, the test results also diagnosed him with Lymphoma.  Jim is once again undergoing chemotherapy with the next step being a bone marrow transplant.  Jim has 3 siblings, all of whom have been tested, and none of whom are a match.  His children are being tested next and, while they will be a 50% match, we are hoping for an even better outcome.

Jim and his wife, Jolyn, have been married for almost 28 years.  They have 2 beautiful, kind and responsible children, Grayson (24) and Connor (22).

Jim loves woodworking, boating, bike riding, movies, going to the beach, and, above all, spending time with family and friends.  He has an endless amount of energy, which has only waned during the most challenging times of his treatment, and he is always the first one to lend a helping hand.  He has the most positive attitude and outlook which has been on display throughout this challenging journey.  He is smart, warm, playful and funny and is a loving and selfless human being.  The world needs more Jim Harveys and we need our Jim Harvey so we are asking for your help and praying that we are able to find the best possible donor match.

Jim's ethnic background is half Italian and half Irish/Scottish/Welsh so if you happen to share a similar background you have a greater chance of being a match.  

WHAT YOU CAN DO

• Join the registry! Click on the blue "Get Swabbed" button.
  • Donors may join the registry on turning 18. Donors over the age of 35 can join the registry but we ask that you to please donate $60 to offset the lab fees – Click here to learn why.
  • Eighty percent of donors requested by transplant centers are 18 to 35 years old for medical reasons – Click here to learn why Age Matters.
  • Donors can remain in the registry until their 61st birthday – Click here to learn why the registry has an Age Limit.
  • Certain medical conditions may mean you are not able to join the registry or donate – Click here to check the Conditions List. If you're not sure, a health history questionnaire is part of the registration process. 
• Sponsor a swab kit. Click on the orange "Give to My Circle" button. Lab processing of every kit costs $60. Your contribution will help add new donors to the registry, who may be a match for Jim or another patient. 
• Spread the word. Use the social media links to the right to share Jim's story in your Facebook and Twitter account. The more people who order a swab kit and join the registry, the faster Jim will find a donor.