As most of you know, July 26, 2011 was a life-changing day for my friend Chris Tagatac. Chris suffered a spinal cord injury after falling from his roof in Stowe, Vermont. I can tell you there have been some very dark days for Chris but his spirit is intact and his will to fight has never been stronger.
It is hard to believe that it has been almost six years since Chris was injured. He has participated in a few of his favorite sports including monoskiing, bicycle racing, and sled hockey. Chris is now trying to add golf back into the list of sports he wants to get back.
The Paragolfer by a company called Ottobock will allow Chris to stand up and play his ball from anywhere on the golf course including traps and greens. It is a one person golf cart that will hold his golf bag and allow him the freedom that all golfers enjoy on the links. Chris does not have lower limb mobility or most of his core strength so he will have to learn to swing the club in a whole new way. Chris is very interested in purchasing a Paragolfer this year. They cost roughly $32,000. Please consider helping Chris offset this expense by donating to this page.
A fundraising campaign in Chris’s honor has been established with Help Hope Live, a nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law.
For credit card contributions, select the DONATE NOW button or call 800.642.8399.
Or:
Make checks payable to:
Help Hope Live
Note on check’s memo line:
In honor of Chris Tagatac
Please mail to:
Help Hope Live
2 Radnor Corporate Center
100 Matsonford Road, Suite 100
Radnor, PA 19087
Thank you. Your generosity will help Chris play golf again and maybe have a beer or two on the 19th hole.
