My brother Tag’s latest tattoo, Tag Jordan Ultimate Fighter. Tag is afflicted with ALS. The disease has robbed him of all motor control save his head. He requires a full time respirator through a trach. He continues to fight for his life and his family. Tag communicates his feelings and passions through his tattoos. His…
Tag Archive: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Tag’s Iron Horses Ready To Walk
Tag, my brother, designed these shirts for an upcoming ALS walk. Tag is afflicted with ALS and has formed a team for the September 11th walk in Marion, Il. Family, friends, caretakers and more will be walking with Tag for the 5k course. He will be motoring along in his wheelchair. The rest of us…
Mt. Vernon Fireman’s BBQ fundraiser
MT. VERNON PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS BBQ COOKOUT PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT TAG JORDAN WHEN: FRIDAY, JULY 16TH, SERVING BEGINS AT 11:00am WHERE: MVFD FIRE STATION 1, 1100 MAIN ST. MT. VERNON WHAT: OUR FAMOUS SMOKED PORK BBQ, BEANS, CHIPS AND A DRINK. DINE-IN OR CARRY-OUT, WE’LL GET YOU SERVED QUICKLY ON YOUR LUNCH HOUR! PRE-ORDERS ARE AVAILABLE…
The Gifted Wedding Jive and Wail Fundraiser
Dueling pianos, open bar, and tasty appetizers – now that’s a party. In this case it was a fundraiser for The Gifted Wedding at the Jive and Wail. The Gifted Wedding is an organization dedicated to giving couples with a terminal illness, disability, or a unique financial situation the wedding or vow renewal of their dreams. The…
Taggart’s Battle – ALS Update
Taggart, my brother, is afflicted with ALS. It’s not a pretty disease. Just months ago Tag was a truck driver, working 60 hours a week driving. Today he is wheelchair bound. The progress hasn’t slowed yet since they uncovered it. This week we visited and Tag requires assistance full time. I arrived in time to…
