AJ Allmendinger’s wife Tara shares why their son had to undergo surgery last year

AJ Allmendinger's wife Tara recently opened up about a congenital disability affecting their son, Aero James, and how she aims to spread awareness through the P.U.R.P.L.E. Ribbon Project.

AJ and his wife Tara welcomed their firstborn Aero James on September 7, 2023. Their son was born with craniosynostosis - a congenital disability that affects 1 in 2,500 babies. It is a birth defect in which bones in the baby's skull join together before the brain is fully formed.

Tara Allmendinger shared that their son underwent surgery at just three and a half months old, last December to remove prematurely fused bones. As a first-time parent, she described the experience as terrifying.

"Becoming parents has been our greatest adventure. Our son Aero was born with craniosynostosis, a congenital disability that affects 1 in 2,500 babies. He needed surgery to remove prematurely fused bone from his skull at three and a half months old; my husband and I were brand new parents, absolutely terrified," she said.

"I created the P.U.R.P.L.E. Ribbon Project to ensure no family feels alone in their journey with Craniosynostosis," she added.

Tara Allmendinger, representing North Carolina as USOA Mrs North Carolina at the National Pageant, opened up about her experience with craniosynostosis. Drawing from her experiences, she has created the P.U.R.P.L.E. Ribbon Project to support other families facing similar challenges.

As explained by AJ Allmendinger's wife, the acronym PURPLE stands for how

P: Powerful these cranio babies are and empower other families through my

U: Understanding, just like this family did for me. Let me tell you, we felt so uplifted when we heard about someone else’s success story. I realize how important it is to provide families in similar situations with additional

R: Resources

P: Plan for recovery

L: Love through care packages

E: Education for the public.

Aero James had a successful surgery last December and is currently undergoing helmet therapy.

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AJ Allmendinger's wife shares adorable post on Father's Day

Tara Allmendinger shared an adorable post commemorating her husband's first Father's Day, last weekend during NASCAR's visit to the Iowa Speedway.

She shared endearing pictures of AJ Allmendinger and Aero James while writing in the caption how her husband had evolved into a "wonderful dad" and a supportive partner. She wrote on X (formerly Twitter):

"Happy first Father’s Day to @AJDinger! You are such a wonderful dad and supportive partner. I love you so much and I love raising Aero James with you...Happy Dad’s day to all of the dads!"

Tara Allmendinger attended the inaugural Cup Series race at Iowa Speedway, but her husband had to retire from the race and was classified P36.

AJ Allmendinger has stepped down to the Xfinity Series this season and currently sits in eighth place after 15 rounds.