Jim’s Bio

James Chmielewski was born on September 28, 1961 in Port Jefferson, NY.  In early childhood, Jim, moved to Ventura, California where he lived out the remainder of life.  To those who were not fortunate to know Jim these words will give you a sense of the type of man he was and as an ideal for which we all should strive. Jim had his battles in his early adult life.  He soon found the word of God to get him through it.  Jim continued living his life everyday through the word of God.  Jimmy told his story to those that were struggling and changed the lives of many.  He didn’t just teach it, he practiced it.

Jim had often been described as a gentle soul. He was pure of heart and had a great sensitivity for the world around him.  Jim was someone who would see a homeless person and drive around the block to bring that person two Big Mac meals and a cheeseburger for their dog.  He had a way with people that made them feel comfortable around him and infected others to gravitate toward him.  Jim showed kindness and pulled generosity and altruism out from everyone he touched.  He was everyone's best friend.

Jim was a man with many hobbies and was always tinkering with something.  He loved to ride his dirt bikes, building and flying (and crashing) his radio control air planes; Jim became a member of the Bikers for Christ and was a proud participating member.  He is the founder of the Bikers for Christ Chapter in Ojai, California and with his brother hood he participated and organized many charities; Toys for Tots, Teen Challenge, and Youth Prison Ministries – just to name a few.  They were always one of his top priorities. Jim always had a smile on his face and was never a selfish person.

On December 1, 2008, Jim was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer.  How did this happen?  Why were there virtually no signs?  Jim was always a very health-conscious person and for the past 13 years he did not smoke or drink.  He ran 2 – 3 miles several times a week along with yearly check ups.  He asked his doctor a year prior for a colonoscopy and his doctor told him he was “ONLY” 46 years old and that he didn’t need to worry about that until he was 50 years old.  Jim lost his brave battle to colon cancer on July 28, 2009.  Seven months and 28 days after being diagnosed. 

This website was founded in his memory.  For whom he was and what he represented.  A YOUNG man that changed the lives of many.  Jim’s last request was for every man and women to get a colonoscopy.  Don’t wait until your 50 years old.  Don’t say, “I’m only 38” or “I’m only 43”.  “ONLY” don’t matter when it comes to colon cancer.

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