V11 N. 84 Christmas Card Opportunities This Year

 Last year we brought your attention to the plight of Jim Kerr former US Olympic Pentathlete living in The Virgin Islands and many of you responded generously by sending him a card to his care facility.

We're happy to say that Jim is still alive and kicking in his new home in California.  I recently received this email when I wrote to the care facility where he was staying.

Thank you so much for reaching out again.  Mr. Kerr is no longer in St.Thomas. He relocated to California several months ago

and is in a facility where family can visit with him. His leaving was a sad occasion for all of us but we realize it is much better for him to be 

closer to family. Before he relocated, it was clear to us that he was understandably slowing down and having some memory loss.

His brother said he is much more acclimated to the new environment and is now  interacting with staff. I call him  from time to

time, but he does not pick up. However, if a worker is in the room they will get the phone to him.  Here is his new p

address: 

  Jim Kerr 2nd from left

               Address: The Inn At Park Ventura 

               21200 Ventura Blvd. 

                Woodland Hills, California 91364

Again, thank you for reaching out and I know Mr. Kerr will be happy to receive greetings from Canada.  Do have an enjoyable Holiday Season. Felecia

Here is a link to last year's article we did on Jim.     Jim Kerr Story

Then we have 1964 Olympic Gold medallist in the 5000m, Bob Schul.  As recently reported, Bob has been moved to a care facility in Middletown, Ohio.   If you care to send him a card, his address is:  

His contact info:

Bob Schul

Bickford Assisted Living 

 4375 UNION RD
Middletown , OH 45005
Phone 937.550.4911

If any of you know of other former track and field athletes who could use some cheering up and know that they are not forgotten please let us know at   irathermediate@gmail.com