sportsbarInspirational Tiger - A story of perseverance and determination
February 29th 2008 03:26
John ‘Tiger’ Tassone can still vividly recall the accident that caused him to become a quadriplegic 18 years ago.
Aged just 15, Tassone was involved in a freak accident that left him paralysed, but it was a meeting with Tigers great Wayne Pearce 14 years ago that he says really changed his life.
Tassone is paralysed from the shoulders down, but that has not slowed him down…
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Well, I met this guy and it is truly inspirational – a top bloke and a remarkable story.
His wheel chair is controlled by his chin and he does all his statistics using a straw like implement… He hasn't missed a Tigers game since 2000 and says although he has his tough days - knowing that his Tigers are playing on the weekend gets him through.
“I might have a bad week but knowing that the Tigers are playing on the weekend, it gets me going and I look forward to it every week – win, lose or draw.
“That’s the great thing about the Rugby League community, when there is someone down and out and needs help the Rugby league Community – maybe I am being bias but there is nothing better than the collective group of Rugby League that helps people in need.”
The tackle that caused him to be paralysed he says was nothing more than a standard hit-up. He just got into an awkward position clashed heads and in an instant his life was changed forever.
He requires 24 hour care - but this man knows his Rugby League and is in regular consultation with coach Tim Sheens - the longest serving NRL coach.
I just found it a really good story - hope you do to.
To read full article click here
He is having a Benefit night on Saturday and if you want to know more information go to
http://www.weststigers.com.au/
Aged just 15, Tassone was involved in a freak accident that left him paralysed, but it was a meeting with Tigers great Wayne Pearce 14 years ago that he says really changed his life.
Tassone is paralysed from the shoulders down, but that has not slowed him down…
Click Here for the Full Story
John Tiger Tassone soes over stats with Tim Sheens
Well, I met this guy and it is truly inspirational – a top bloke and a remarkable story.
His wheel chair is controlled by his chin and he does all his statistics using a straw like implement… He hasn't missed a Tigers game since 2000 and says although he has his tough days - knowing that his Tigers are playing on the weekend gets him through.
“I might have a bad week but knowing that the Tigers are playing on the weekend, it gets me going and I look forward to it every week – win, lose or draw.
“That’s the great thing about the Rugby League community, when there is someone down and out and needs help the Rugby league Community – maybe I am being bias but there is nothing better than the collective group of Rugby League that helps people in need.”
The tackle that caused him to be paralysed he says was nothing more than a standard hit-up. He just got into an awkward position clashed heads and in an instant his life was changed forever.
He requires 24 hour care - but this man knows his Rugby League and is in regular consultation with coach Tim Sheens - the longest serving NRL coach.
I just found it a really good story - hope you do to.
To read full article click here
He is having a Benefit night on Saturday and if you want to know more information go to
http://www.weststigers.com.au/
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