My name is SPC/CPL Jimmy Wiles. I have been disabled for 14 years since being hit by an IED in Iraq, I was in a hospital bed for over 4 months in Germany following my injury in the field. I have been in pain for many years. I will be undergoing major surgery on my right knee in January 2019. My left knee also will require surgery. I will need extensive rehab to get back on my feet as the surgery is unprecedented for my age. On July 7, 2004 in Iraq, my life changed, I was the driver of the lead vehicle in the convoy returning to our operating base when an IED was detonated and injured myself and 3 others. I was able to guide the vehicle to a stop safely, with extensive damage to my right leg and offer support the others with cover fire until help arrived. Not a day goes by that I don't remember the blast and its affect on my life. My wish would be to see my favorite Pro Basketball team the Utah Jazz. I have always gone to Jazz games in the nosebleed section and never had the opportunity to appreciate a game from the lower levels. My dream is for my wife and I to be able to see our favorite team play from some really good seats
U.S. Army (Severely Wounded Veteran)
2002 - 2005
Wish Fulfilled By:
- A Generous Person donated $60.00
- A Generous Person donated $15.00
- Heather donated $50.00
- Shaan donated $25.00
- Megan donated $15.00
- Kristen donated $50.00
- Christopher donated $20.00
- A Generous Person donated $20.00
- DR LEAH WINGEART donated $300.00
- Karen donated $150.00
- Jason donated $10.00
- Helen in Honor of Webb donated $50.00
- Jason in Honor of Trish donated $25.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
I would like to send a sincere thank you to all the folks who donated to help make this possible. It was truly the greatest Christmas wish to ever happen. I cannot express how this experience will carry me through my upcoming recovery period from surgery. Again, thank you to all.
- Jimmy
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