The benefit was a roaring success! The folks in our town are very generous.
Here's bit of news which I think deserves to be posted in bold:
Yesterday I learned that Jim served three tours of duty in Vietnam and was going to volunteer for a fourth, but his wife put her foot down and told him that three was all she could take.
He is doing poorly. Last night my mom sent a copy of this thread to Jim's wife.
I'll continue to post updates.
In the meantime, thanks so much again for all of your help and prayers.
Praying that Christ, our merciful Lord, will heal Jim White.