Jared

WELCOME FRIENDS!

I'd like to take this opportunity to introduce you to a special friend of the BIGFOOT Organization.
Jared Aldrich, born July 25th, 1982, first met up with the BIGFOOT Organization at age 8.

Multiple physical problems were noted at Jared's birth. He had difficulty eating and gained little weight during his first year.  Development in all areas was delayed, and at two years, he began experiencing seizures.  Jared's mother says that seizures may be triggered by a variety of stressors including environmental stimuli (e.g., noise and confusion) and emotional stress.  Each seizure Jared has puts more and more stress on his brain.

Around the age of 8, Jared became interested in the BIGFOOT Monster Trucks.  He enjoyed attending the truck shows and visiting with many of the people involved.  He was "adopted" by the show promoters as well as the BIGFOOT Organization.  His phone skills were enhanced when he began talking with the drivers and other personnel on the telephone.  Jared works at difficult tasks for a "BIGFOOT reward" (i.e., toy truck, video tape).  Jared's interest in BIGFOOT has been successfully used by his mother to motivate him to learn concepts as well as appropriate behaviors.  Jared's seizures have actually been stopped by talking to him about BIGFOOT or giving him a "BIGFOOT reward".

Jared and his family have become a part of the BIGFOOT Family.  Whenever BIGFOOT is in Jared's area, he is sure to be there along with his father Jerome, mother Debi, brother Christopher, and sisters Shannon, Kelly,  and Erin.  We've even gone to his home & visited!  His father customized a BIGFOOT wagon to push Jared around in at shows.  While Jared has now outgrown his wagon, that didn't keep him from coming to the events whenever possible.  In 1994, Jared was named the MTRA's Mascot.

Recently, it has become difficult, if not impossible for Jared to visit with the BIGFOOT crew.  His health keeps him from doing many activities.  Against all odds, Jared is now 21 years old, and is still BIGFOOT's biggest fan.

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		Jared gets a visit from Donna Purcell, Eric Meagher, Dan Runte, Ken Koelling & Eric Tack.
	Jared's BIGFOOT Wagon.				Jared visiting with Bob Chandler & Dan Runte.

Jared's 27th Birthday Party - CLICK HERE.

Jared with the BIGFOOT family in Canfield, OH in July of 2004.

CLICK HERE to see Jared's most recent collection of pictures.