The Brief Jimothy, the viral Ballard raccoon with a rare spinal condition, has become an internet sensation with fans around the world. The quirky raccoon has inspired a neighborhood mural, Mariners tributes and a growing collection of local artwork. Jimothy's fame has also raised thousands of dollars for the Ballard Food Bank through charity art auctions and matching donations. A peculiar raccoon known as "Jimothy" has become an unlikely internet celebrity, inspiring artwork, a neighborhood mural and thousands of dollars in donations to the Ballard Food Bank. Seattle artist Ryan Henry Ward, known as "Henry," created an acrylic painting of the raccoon and auctioned it to benefit the Ballard Food Bank.