Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Jim Armstrong update

Here is what Jim had to say this morning about his fitness and his plans: He is as certain as it is possible to be this far out, that whether or not he has surgery he will be able to compete in the Paralympics. The timing of any surgery depends both on the availability of a hospital slot and the health status of a close family member who is facing serious illness and who is presently in hospital. Because of that illness, Jim will not be attending the Edmonton training camp scheduled for later this week.

On a related note, I should reiterate that Chris Daw's move to BC is entirely job related and has nothing to do with any concerns about Armstrong's status.

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

I'm sure everyone wishes Jim the very best with his issues. One thing for sure is that he will overcome these trials.

Team Canada needs and deserves to have him.

Anonymous said...

Our best wishes to Jim and his family....he will be ready to rock, no matter what.

Anonymous said...

Hey, Big Guy:

Hang in there.......we're pullinmg for you, and we certainly need ya!

Anonymous said...

What a difference a year makes......last year he was the worst thing to hit our sport...now we are wishing him and his family well......AND SO WE SHOULD.........

No matter what happens next year, or in the years following, Big Jim has been the catalyst to move our sport into the media eye.....

Please join me in wishing Jim and his family all the very best.

Anonymous said...

Well put, above blogger.....

Jim has given the game a much needed shot in the arm, and has catapulted us well ahead of where we were heading.

Best wishes to Jim and the family in what must be trying times.