*Former Temptations member, Damon Harris, is in the fight against prostate cancer.
The singer, 62, has been fighting the disease since 1999, but now spends a lot of time under careful watch and chemotherapy at the John Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Although many would like to be optimistic about the outcome, he’s preparing for the worse.
“Look, cancer is what it is. I know my time is now very short, and I’m just thankful to have God and to be able to somehow have the care that I have,” he told the Sentinel.
Harris joined the group with his falsetto voice in 1971, replacing Eddie Kendricks who had left.
Not only has the cancer and treatment taken a toll on his body, but also his finances. His savings is all spent and he now lives check to check.
According to NewsOne, Harris’ friends and booking company has set up a fund-raiser to help the entertainer pay for his expenses. If you’d like to contribute, you can send your donation to:
RTJP Company, LTD., c/o the Damon Harris Fund, 717 Market St., Box 411, Lemoyne, PA 17043
My prayers go out to him. He was the first replacement for Eddie Kendricks of The Temptations. His falsetto was equal to Eddie’s in range and strength. Black men are in a high risk group for this disease, I sincerely hope that it will be arrested again. Hang in there Damon.
The Temptations were the sound track of my teenage years at Crispus Attucks High School, home of the great Oscar Robertson. These days my money is shoo-nuff funny but I’m gonna break off a $20 and send it to him. I challenge all other folks to help this brother in his time of need. Damon, keep on fightin’ man!! You can make it. God is on your side. Bless you, Fanteeking, Cape Coast