In 2008, at the age of 24, Aaron Teel was paralyzed in a hit and run car accident leaving him instantly a C6 quadriplegic (with no movement from his chest down), and was told he would not walk again. Despite the prognosis, Aaron made a definitive goal to do just that. His goal is to get back to life like it was before the accident…to be able to play soccer, surf, golf, snowboard and skateboard.

March 13, 2016

Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 2, 2016 for the 7th Annual Spaghetti Cook-Off! Now in its seventh year, the annual event features an endless pasta dinner (partially sponsored by Barilla), a sauce cook-off contest and more! Open to the public, entrance donation is $25 per adult and $10 per child, which includes dinner, 1 drink ticket and 1 sauce cook-off voting ticket. Register early by clicking the yellow "Register" button below!

March 25, 2011

3rd Annual Spaghetti Cook-off

It’s back!!!! The 3rd Annual Spaghetti Cook-off is scheduled for Saturday, April 30th, 2011 (that's after Easter and before Mother's day). The event will include the sauce competition, raffle prizes, silent auction, live music, endless pasta and both adult and kid-friendly beverages. The auction and raffle prizes have started to arrive and will be phenomenal as always! The event will feature live music, but let’s not forget the sauces. The competition promises to be fierce this year with likely repeat contestants. Will any new-comers step up and dominate the veteran sauces?

The Spaghetti Cook-off is held each year to raise funds in honor of Aaron Teel's non-profit, NTAF Southeast Spinal Cord Injury fund to support his ongoing, uninsured therapy efforts in his struggle to live a life of independence. Three years ago Aaron incurred a spinal cord injury in a hit and run car accident, confining him to life in a wheelchair as a quadriplegic at the age of 24. Thanks to the community’s support and Aaron’s hard-headed determination, he has been able to fight back and dedicate himself to rigorous therapy in an effort to regain feeling, control and independence. Aaron’s therapy costs are nearly $40,000 out-of-pocket each year, but there is no question that it’s worth every last cent! He is the reason for this fundraiser, and he and his family can’t thank you enough for the continued support over the last three years! If your spam filters allow, check out this recent YouTube video of Aaron during a therapy session at Step It Up Recovery Center: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Es1xr1TtZwE.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Es1xr1TtZwE