Like Tacos? Who doesn't, but these could be the best you ever buy

By Tom Peterson

A taco feed is set for Thursday, Sept. 29 at St. Mary’s Academy. But on Thursday?

You bet. 

Because a local family needs your help. Max McNeel, a college student and employee at Columbia Cinemas has suffered from his lungs collapsing, and his parents Andrea and Chris have had to cut work hours to assist their son. They need financial assistance.

And a taco from Casa El Mirador with rice and beans? Come on. What more do you need to know? Hooray for Jorge and Lupe Barragan!

Donations will be accepted for the McNeel family in lieu of payment.

They are family to our friends and neighbors Alan and Bev Eagy, who are always doing for others whether it is coaching basketball, teaching science, cooking for people or donating their rental house to events like the Walldogs.

So bring your appetite on Thursday night to the gymnasium between 5:30 and 7 p.m.

And make a donation to help the McNeel family. 

More on Max 

Max McNeel has suffered multiple lung collapses over the past year, beginning in July 2021. After a series of hospital stays and recurrent collapses, he was eligible for a procedure called pleurodesis, which would essentially “glue” the lungs in an expanded position to the pleural/lung cavity. Max’s left lung was operated on at OHSU in June 2022. However, only a few short months later, his lung collapsed again, and he was immediately taken back to OHSU on August 5th. 

A second surgery to correct the original failure was performed on August 9th. Max bravely opted to have his right lung corrected at the same time. After nearly one month at OHSU, Max’s lungs remain under the close supervision of his doctors and parents as he transitions to recovery at home.

Click here to read more about the gofundme for the McNeel family.