Benefit to be held for Brock Taylor

Brock Taylor, four-month-old son of Brian and Brenda Taylor, has had a traumatic beginning to his little life. Born six weeks prematurely, Brock was born Oct. 2, 2004. At birth Brock's esophagus was not attached to his stomach and therefore it is impossible for him to eat. He has already had several surgeries trying to correct the condition as well as having been hospitalized with pneumonia several times. The little lad was scheduled for another round of major surgery on Monday, Feb. 7. Currently Brock must be fed through tubes.
A benefit for Brock is scheduled for Feb. 18 at the Oaks Steakhouse (formerly The Cliffhouse) in Decorah. There will be an auction from 6:30-8 p.m. followed by music of the Back Home Boys from 8 to midnight. Tickets are $5 in advance or at the door.
Anyone willing to donate items for the auction should contact Mary Jo Moore at 563-864-7171 or the Decorah Chamber of Commerce at 563-382-3990.
The Taylors, who operate Taylorooskies Deli in Decorah, are also the parents of Blake, 9; Amanda, 8; Gracia, 4 and Peyton, 2. Brian, a graduate of Postville High School, is the son of the Ron Taylors of Postville.