One-Eyed Richmond Forum
Football => Richmond Rant => Topic started by: mightytiges on February 07, 2006, 12:29:44 PM
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Well done to the Tigers today.
3aw and Neil Mitchell rang the club at 7.30 this morning asking if two of our players could visit this poor 3 year old Tiger supporter called Tyler who has aggressive cancer of the retina. He has already lost one eye and is about to lose his other eye and his remaining sight in an operation tomorrow :'(.
Within 20 minutes the RFC rang back saying Nathan Brown and Kane Johnson would be there at 11am after attending Terry's dad's funeral. It made Tyler and his family's day in obviously difficult times to say the least.
Heartbreaking :'( but it makes you proud to be a Tiger.
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its very sad news 4 the boy, and hope he gets through this traumatic time.
i also take my hat off to teh tiges, they could have sent a couple of younger players or less profile ones to visit but the fact that the captain and vc went shows the tigers are made of gr8 stuff!
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Heard it on the radio this morning - pretty gut wrenchiing stuff.
Good luck to the boy - hope the operation gets rid of all his tumours and he is finally free of this dreaded disease.
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best wishes to tyler and his family.
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There's a story on Nine news coming up soon.
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Not a dry eye in this household at the moment.
Well done to the club in responding so well.
Will mean a lot.
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Not a dry eye in this household at the moment.
Well done to the club in responding so well.
Will mean a lot.
It's pretty gutwrenching stuff isn't it. Especially as young Tyler has such a positive attitude despite what he's gone through and will be going through.
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It was also on Channel 7's news.
Best of luck to Tyler tmorrow for his surgery and to his family.
Thought Suga and Browny were sensational with the young bloke :thumbsup :bow Top effort fellas :thumbsup
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Tyler a Tiger with tankful of courage
Kate Jones
Herald-Sun
08feb06
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THEY don't come any braver than little Tyler stuff.
Today the plucky three-year-old will undergo a heart-breaking operation to remove his remaining eye as he battles a rare cancer.
But there was no trace of sadness yesterday as the Richmond fan enjoyed a surprise visit from Tiger stars Nathan Brown and Kane Johnson.
"You can get caught up and stressed about football but when you see kids like Tyler it puts you back in your place," Johnson said.
Through all his troubles and treatment Tyler has remained the same fun-loving boy who is obsessed with footy, cars and motorbikes – especially Harley-Davidsons.
"He has got us through it. He's an amazing kid who just keeps us smiling," said his mother, Georgette stuff.
"He enjoys every minute he's awake and talks for every minute he's awake, too.
"It's going to be very hard but I want my son more than I want his eyes. He's going to be blind but I don't think it's going to stop him achieving his utmost."
Tyler's right eye has been so badly ravaged by retinoblastoma that doctors at the Royal Children's Hospital have no option but to remove it.
The genetic disease occurs in just one in 17,000 Victorian children, but only one in three have cancer in both eyes.
Ms stuff and husband Brad knew something was wrong when Tyler's eyes appeared swollen and puffy.
A GP initially told the Caroline Springs family Tyler had bad hay fever, but when he began bumping into furniture they knew it was much worse.
Doctors at the RCH diagnosed the then two-year-old with retinoblastoma.
"Brad and I fell to the floor and said, `This can't be right'. Tyler had never even had a cold before, I'd protected him so much," Ms stuff said.
Ophthalmologist James Elder said Tyler's cancer was so advanced his left eye had to be removed in July, just after he was diagnosed.
"He was already blind and had multiple tumours in both eyes," Dr Elder said.
Tyler then had extensive chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Tragically, it failed to eradicate the cancer from Tyler's right eye and last week doctors told the Fishlocks it would have to go.
To get all the cancer, Dr Elder's team must also remove part of the optic nerve.
Tyler will spend two days in hospital and eventually be fitted with false eyes.
Ms stuff was brimming with pride as Tyler and sister Madeleine, 8, played kick-to-kick with his Tiger idols.
"Tyler kept showing off for Nathan and it was just fantastic to see him so happy."
Next year Tyler will start prep at the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind School in Burwood.
The daily trip to Burwood will be a financial hardship for the Fishlocks. To help, you can donate to Tyler's trust fund: G. and B. stuff, BSB: 484 799, account No: 083 854 523.
http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5478,18075485^2862,00.html
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Didn't see the news report yesterday and just read the news article. I'm in tears.
stuff life isn't fair sometimes.
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What a heartbreaker :'(
It just doesnt seem fair, life isnt right sometimes, I'm proud of our club.
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:'( :'(
What a courageous and inspirational little man.
TS, Just changed the thumbs down to a thumbs up ;) Rgds WP
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I hope the Club keep in contact with the little blokes family and when he is well enough I would love to see Tyler run out on the ground as our mascot for the day - with Johnno or Browny holding his hand (perhaps even carrying him) as they run through the banner :bow :bow
I reckon the Tiger Army would make enough noise that'd he'd know what's going on :thumbsup
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I hope the Club keep in contact with the little blokes family and when he is well enough I would love to see Tyler run out on the ground as our mascot for the day - with Johnno or Browny holding his hand (perhaps even carrying him) as they run through the banner :bow :bow
I reckon the Tiger Army would make enough noise that'd he'd know what's going on :thumbsup
The best idea I have ever heard.
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I hope the Club keep in contact with the little blokes family and when he is well enough I would love to see Tyler run out on the ground as our mascot for the day - with Johnno or Browny holding his hand (perhaps even carrying him) as they run through the banner :bow :bow
I reckon the Tiger Army would make enough noise that'd he'd know what's going on :thumbsup
Great suggestion WP :).
You should mention it to the Club.
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3aw is reporting that Tyler's operation yesterday has been a success and he's so far adjusting well to life without sight.
Best wishes for the future to Tyler and his family.
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Said he could be out of hospital tomorrow or the next day. Sounds like the op went to plan :thumbsup
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I hope the Club keep in contact with the little blokes family and when he is well enough I would love to see Tyler run out on the ground as our mascot for the day - with Johnno or Browny holding his hand (perhaps even carrying him) as they run through the banner :bow :bow
I reckon the Tiger Army would make enough noise that'd he'd know what's going on :thumbsup
The best idea I have ever heard.
I'll second that.
Good luck to Tyler and his family.
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Just to let everyone know the RFC has on their web-site has set up an area where you can send messages to Tyler and his family. The plan is for the club to collect all the messages and then pass them onto Tyler and his family :clapping
Here's the link:
http://richmondfc.com.au/default.asp?pg=tyler&spg=messages
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Tyler is learning to see by touch
Michelle Pountney
Herald-Sun
10feb06
TYLER stuff is learning to see the world through his hands. A day after doctors removed his remaining eye in a battle against a rare genetic cancer, the gutsy toddler told his mum Georgette he could "see" her through his hands.
"He said: `Mum, is it over, is my eye out?'," Mrs stuff said yesterday.
"I said `yes'. He said `I can't see you' and I moved closer to him, he grabbed my face and said `I can see you now'."
That moment was one of relief for Mrs stuff and husband Brad.
"It is the start of a new chapter of his life and we will move forward from this," she said.
Just hours after the operation to remove his remaining eye Tyler, 3, was sitting in bed singing the Richmond theme song keeping fellow patients at the Royal Children's Hospital awake.
Doctors operated for 90 minutes on Wednesday to remove Tyler's right eye after a 15-month battle with the eye cancer retinoblastoma.
The cancer had ravaged his left eye so badly it was removed soon after diagnosis.
Despite extensive chemotherapy and radiotherapy, his heartbroken parents last week learned the cancer had also claimed his right eye.
In a bid to stop the cancer spreading through the optic nerve to his brain, doctors removed the eye and part of the nerve in a delicate 90-minute operation.
Tyler is just the fourth child in 20 years at the Royal Children's Hospital to lose both eyes to retinoblastoma.
The fanatical footballer's last words before the operation were "Nathan Brown" in reference to his Tigers hero, who visited with teammate Kane Johnson at home on Tuesday.
He then added "I love you mummy and daddy".
"He's obviously taken this memory from the day before into surgery, which is fantastic," Mrs stuff said.
She said the footballers' visit was a precious final memory of sight for Tyler.
"He was ecstatic after the footballers left," she said. "It was just an unreal feeling to see my son so happy – a gift you could never buy to see the happiness on his face."
The couple are amazed at the resilience of their boy – how quickly he has begun to adjust to life without sight.
"Today was a turning point for me," Ms stuff said. "Tyler is still going to be able to see me in another way, in a touching way.
"Tyler is a very emotional and loving child anyway and to show his affection through touch is completely natural."
After the operation, the courageous toddler sat up talking to his parents and demanded juice and food to quell his rumbling stomach.
"He sang the Richmond theme song and I think half the ward heard him," Ms stuff said.
Proud father Brad predicted blindness would not stop Tyler from achieving in life.
"It's not going to keep him down. It will make him even more determined and he will achieve great things."
Ms stuff described their son as a hero.
"We have two beautiful children (daughter Madeleine, 8) and we appreciate our kids and know in our hearts that Tyler for us is a hero."
Tyler is expected to return home today.
A trust fund has been set up to help fund Tyler's education, continuing medical needs and another family car so his parents can drive him to blind school in Burwood from their Caroline Springs home.
To donate to Tyler's trust fund, quote account name G. and B. stuff, Suncorp Metway account, BSB: 484 799, account no. 083 854 523.
http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5478,18095463%255E661,00.html
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If that article, and especially the bit about him singing the theme song before his op, doesn't bring a tear to your eye then I don't know what will :'(.
What an amazingly brave kid!
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What a brave little soldier, good luck to the kid. Hope he gets to hear the noise of Richmond in a granny and the feel of the Tiger premiership cup.
Life just aint fair sometimes - what do you say.
Maybe the reason I have no faith.
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Life just aint fair sometimes - what do you say.
Maybe the reason I have no faith.
My father has been sick since 1961. Had the worst kind of health anyone could have, but he is still with us. His life has been one where you question why God, if he exists, would inflict such horrors on any one individual, time after time after time, but he keeps on going. He's 81 this year.
He is happy, he still contributes in his own way to this world, and I think it all comes down to a person’s attitude in how they deal with their plight. I think little Tyler shows all those characteristics, even at such a very young age, and it’s that which I adore about him rather than why God has been so cruel. If he stays that way, and I believe he has great character already, he can have a very happy life, no matter how long it is.
I don’t believe faith has much to do with it, but my mother (an extremely religious person) has worked overtime for many years online to someone up there lol. Maybe there is something to faith, but I believe how you deal with your illness, the support you get makes a heap of difference – and most importantly, a positive attitude. Not once have I ever heard my father whine. He’s a top bloke :thumbsup
I look at others who continually whine about what seem to me trivial things in comparison and i just roll my eyes and laugh. As sad as it is, i have a good feeling that little Tyler will be okay :)
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Ch 9 news just showed young Tyler back at home :thumbsup playing on his slide and with a huge toy dog and a Richmond beanbag he has received from complete strangers in the last couple of days.
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What an amazingly brave kid!
Man, I doubt i could stand losing 2 eyes let alone one. The kid has plenty of courage
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If that article, and especially the bit about him singing the theme song before his op, doesn't bring a tear to your eye then I don't know what will :'(.
What an amazingly brave kid!
SO ture MT - I saw him on the news back home playing on his slide and I smiled and then his Mum made a comment about how he'd asked her to turn the light son when they got home because it was dark and it broke my heart and then a second later he was finding his way around his home and my smile came back.
This young fella is a true hero - brave with no fear and I must add his parents and sister aren't that far behind either the courage they are all showing
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Believe it or not, Tyler started kinder today.
Go kid :thumbsup
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Believe it or not, Tyler started kinder today.
Go kid :thumbsup
That's great news :clapping
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Rumour File caller this morning said in the next couple of days, the RFC will do something to reconfirm what good guys they are.
That's all he said :thumbsup
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Neil Mitchell interviewed Tyler's mum this morning and the good news is Tyler just got the all clear and the cancer has been removed and hasn't spread to his brain.
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TYLER stuff and his parents yesterday got the news they had been anxiously waiting for.
Doctors at the Royal Children's Hospital told them Tyler was clear of the cancer that claimed his sight.
"We are just so relieved and so happy," said Tyler's mum, Georgette.
"As far as (the doctors) are concerned all the pathology shows there were multiple growths on top of each other in the eye but it was fully contained within the eye.
"It was ready to go off and spread like a time bomb. It was good timing for Tyler and us that he had it removed."
Last week Tyler lost his remaining eye to retinoblastoma -- a rare genetic cancer that he has been fighting for 15 months.
After surgeons finished the delicate surgery last Wednesday they sent the eye to pathologists to determine if the cancer had spread.
Yesterday's good news will allow the Caroline Springs family to relax.
But the little boy who has captured the nation's heart has not let losing his sight hold him back.
He is already back at kinder.
http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5478,18161850%255E2862,00.html
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Some Braeside car dealership has given Tyler's family a brand new car. They said on 3aw that Tyler was playing the Richmond theme song on the horn :thumbsup. He was pressing it non-stop so they had to take the fuse out to do the interview ;D.
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the car is appar done up black and yello and been signed by the players :thumbsup
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Tyler coming up on Channel 9
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Forgot to post the other day that 3aw also said that Tyler will get the chance to run out on the ground with the boys as the mascot next Saturday in our NAB Cup match against the Hawks. Someone must have read WP's suggestion on here. Once again top stuff by the RFC :thumbsup.
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Good on ya Browny for giving Tyler a moment to remember forever today carrying him onto the Dome :thumbsup
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Watching the replay Channell 10 showed Tyler quite a bit - in the rooms before the game, Suga taking him through the banner and then giving him to Browny. Spoke to the stuff's at half time, Tyler was having a ball with his blow up finger. But the best moment was during the last quarter when we saw Tyler sound asleep in his Mum's arms just after we hit the front. Would have been a massive day for the little fella :thumbsup
Kudos also to the Club for getting his big sister Madeline involved - she ran out through the banner too :thumbsup
There's a great photo of Browny carrying the little bloke and holding Madeline's hand as they wnet off the ground yesterday. You can find the pic in the Sunday HUN with the article that is posted as separate thread. Let me know if you want me to scan and post it - only problem with it is it is in B&W
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Great to see Tyler happy as larry on the news when he visited the Children's hospital today :thumbsup.
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Some kids cop more than their fair share in life to say the least :(. Tyler stuff's mum was on 3aw before midday and apparently the poor kid copped an illness (sounded like an infection in his ears) that perforated his eardrum and now he may have lost some hearing in his right ear :(.
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Some kids cop more than their fair share in life to say the least :(. Tyler stuff's mum was on 3aw before midday and apparently the poor kid copped an illness (sounded like an infection in his ears) that perforated his eardrum and now he may have lost some hearing in his right ear :(.
He's one tough little dude (and top model too :thumbsup) and despite any possible set-back he'll be right.
Tiger tough that young fella
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What an inspiration :thumbsup.
Bravest little battler Tyler set for first day at school
Sunday Herald Sun | Shannon Deery | January 27, 2008
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HIS smile says it all. Tyler stuff can't wait for his next challenge -- starting school.
Tyler touched the hearts of Victorians when his battle against a rare eye cancer was revealed. It cost him the sight of both eyes. Now, with almost 45,000 other five-year-olds, the little dynamo is set for his prep year at a mainstream school.
No back-to-school blues for Tyler -- simply unbridled joy.
As the youngster packed and unpacked his schoolbag, he beamed: "I'm a big boy now."
He said he could not wait to sample the canteen's gingerbread men, meet new friends and play with cars and trucks -- a favourite pastime.
But Tyler's not setting off with just a backpack and lunch -- he needs a full-time personal aide, different teaching methods and textbooks and work sheets translated into braille.
The mother of the brave boy, who had both eyes removed during his battle with retinoblastoma, said she was praying he would be all right. And Georgette stuff told of the difficulty of deciding to send Tyler to a mainstream school.
"We want him to be able to live as normal a life as possible. I hope this is the first step towards doing that," she said.
"But I'm very apprehensive. I am excited, but for (father) Brad and I, the nerves are about whether we're doing the right thing sending him to a mainstream school. "The biggest concern is will he be accepted by the school and students and whether or not he will accept them."
Mrs stuff admitted waving goodbye at the school gates would be the hardest part.
"I don't think I'll get a wave back and that will be hard," she said. "I've prepared him and explained I won't be there all day."
Tyler could not understand what the fuss was about.
"Mum, I'll miss you, but I'll see you after school," he said.
It's that optimism that reassured Mrs stuff about her decision. "He is my inspiration and he will inspire me to get through the first day," she said. "He has such a positive outlook on life. His disability doesn't even bother him."
Tyler has been going to school with guide dogs, familiarising himself with the school's surrounds and doing homework on his braille computer.
Mrs stuff once feared the day would not come.
"This is a huge milestone for Tyler and I couldn't be more proud of him,"she said.
http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,23113898-661,00.html
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Great to hear Tyler enjoyed his first day at school.
http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,23140913-2862,00.html
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Here's a post on Y&B from Tyler about his first day.
http://www.yellowandblack.com.au/forum/showpost.php?p=140158&postcount=33
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Here's a post on Y&B from Tyler about his first day.
http://www.yellowandblack.com.au/forum/showpost.php?p=140158&postcount=33
Cheers FF :).
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Doesn't this kind of thing make you think about the 'real' seriousness of your own problems!
While reading this I remembered how the club (in Tyler's case) went to great lengths to do what it could to help out and I believe with every bone in my body that they did so out of a genuine desire to help, with no ulterior (marketing) motive. Without trying to hijack Tyler's thread, I think it says something about the players from all clubs who put in personal time and effort outside their club for no kudos or financial return. It also got me thinking about another episode from within the club a few years ago that I had a personal interest in. Please indulge me if it sounds a bit dated - I posted the story to another forum a few years ago and copy/paste saves me re-typing on a Friday night!
A couple of years ago (pre 1998) Wayne Campbell was told of a young bloke (2 years old) from a Tiger family, doing life pretty tough. Although no formal approach or request was made by anyone connected with the family, he took it on his own shoulders to visit the family and lift the spirits of all concerned. This initial visit consisted of a chat with Mum, Dad and the boys, as well as a kick in the backyard with the kids. Needless to say, the visit had a huge impact on all the family and was a constant talking point for months, however the story doesn't end there. Over the next couple of years, he became a regular visitor (the family don't live in Melbourne), both to their house, and the Royal Childrens Hospital, where the young bloke was spending a fair bit of time. During his time in hospital, he was also visited by at least Duncan Kellaway and Mark Merenda (there may have been more) at Campbell's request. As 1998 was drawing to a close and things weren't looking too good, he then organised for the family to come down and watch the last game of '98 (vs Melb) and go into the rooms prior to the game. He then took the young bloke in his arms and carried him through the banner at the start of the game. After going through the banner, he was allowed to stand with his Dad and watch all the warm-ups before leaving the arena. Unbeknowns to the family, he had also organised a professional video to be made of the whole day, and this was presented to Mum and Dad soon after. Sadly a few weeks later, the little fella lost his battle, and one of the four pallbearers at the funeral was W. Campbell. This all occurred right in the middle of his problems and walkout with the club. He still maintains contact with the family to this day, and it all started because he heard of a young Tiger doing it tough.
I never fail to be impressed by players who are humble enough to help out just for the sake of it, and even more so, I never fail to be amazed by the courage and spirit shown by children who get dealt a rough hand. These kids are the true heroes.
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Too true - there is so much more that the players do that the media and the public will never no enough. A young family member of mine was visited by a group of the boys in hospital last year and through that a friendship was forged between Brent Hartigan and her. They still keep in contact and he makes sure to check she is OK and visits in hospital and he's not even playing the for club any more. I wish him all the best at Bendigo and hope he manages a strong injury free season to be picked up elsewhere.
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Hi everyone,
First time caller, long time listener.
Being Tylers dad i can speak first hand on the above mentioned. It is often the things that go on away from the publicity and hype that demonstrates the character and warm heartedness of so many from within our club ( not only players) RFC will always hold a special place in my heart and that of my family.
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Well done to those involved at the RFC.
Well done to the stuff family and especially Tyler.
A tough little tiger through and through.
It is heartwarming in a fast paced society such as ours that some of us can stop and take time out to fulfill a dream for a child.
A wonderful wonderful story.
Good luck Tyler.
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Hi everyone,
First time caller, long time listener.
Being Tylers dad i can speak first hand on the above mentioned. It is often the things that go on away from the publicity and hype that demonstrates the character and warm heartedness of so many from within our club ( not only players) RFC will always hold a special place in my heart and that of my family.
Hi Tyler's dad,
I often read your posts on other forums, great to see you here as well. Your son is an absolute inspiration and a credit to you and your family. Far from being a sad story I always find news of Tyler full of child-like joy, happiness and hope. Having 2 young children myself I can honestly say I have the greatest admiration for you and Tyler watching the way you handle yourself in a difficult and heart wrenching situation. I just hope I would do as well if I was in your position. It never ceases to amaze me how resilient and strong little children can be. When everything seems black and without hope a child can always find a smile.
I am personally very pleased that the RFC has been able to offer you comfort and happiness throughout your testing times. Children like Tyler deserve nothing less and your story gives me one more reason to love our great club.
My daughter started school for the first time on Friday too. Isn't it amazing how quickly they grow up. She's over the moon about her classes and new teacher and new friends but somehow I can't help but feel sad that my baby is growing up. Challenging times for a parent. :)
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Welcome to OER Tyler's Dad :).
Your son is an absolute inspiration and a credit to you and your family. Far from being a sad story I always find news of Tyler full of child-like joy, happiness and hope.
Perfectly said RROFO :clapping. Tyler is one courageous boy and it's great to hear he's enjoying school.
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Tyler stuff's feeling just fine
Grant McArthur | Herald-Sun | January 05, 2009
CANCER may have claimed his eyes almost three years ago, but Tyler stuff can still see - just differently from most people.
In his first year of school Tyler, 6, learned to read and write braille at grade 3 level, and excelled at maths, art and physical education.
And he can't wait to start grade 1 this year.
"The best part of school is doing show and tell, because I get to feel what everyone has," he said.
"I like braille, because it tells me a lot of things.
"And I have a computer that talks to me.
"And I love writing about my toys."
Tyler became an inspiration to thousands of Victorians after losing a second eye to retinoblastoma in February 2006.
Everyone, from players at his beloved Richmond Football Club to complete strangers from overseas, offered support.
Tyler's mother, Georgette stuff, said he continued to touch hearts.
"We have received more than 1500 letters this year with people wanting updates about how he's doing," Ms stuff said.
"We always write back - Tyler brailles it and then I write on it so they can read it.
"I just say to Tyler, you are special (and people write) because of the outlook you have on life, and that you use everything you have been given to get the best out of life, and that makes you special in a way.
"But he is no different to any other kid. He comes out to me and says he can't find something and I say 'Tyler, open your eyes up and go and find it' - the only difference is that his eyes are his fingers.
"At the end of the day Tyler still sees, he just sees with his hands."
Life is finally starting to return to normal after the upheaval of the operations.
Tyler loves bike riding and roller-skating, with only his father Brad's voice to lead him in the right direction.
Last week he added tenpin bowling to his achievements, beating his parents and sister Madeleine, 11, and even being asked to join a junior team.
"We are trying to bring him up just like any other child," Mr stuff said.
"We are trying to help him understand that everyone has different challenges in life and everyone has different ways of overcoming them."
While 2008 was a huge year for Tyler adapting to life at Caroline Springs College, it was even bigger for his mother, who had to place trust in others to take care of him.
She was overwhelmed with the number of school friends Tyler made.
"I was absolutely terrified because it wasn't just leaving him - I had spent every single minute of every day with him and he was my shadow stuck to my side," Ms stuff said.
"But they have been blown out of the water with his progress.
"He can sit at his computer and write just about any story on his own.
"He is a walking dictionary. He will come out and quote whole lines from books.
"I am so happy for him because this is what we've always wanted for both our kids - to live a normal life and integrate as much as possible so he can go as far as he wants to.
"I had to trust strangers with his welfare and the whole letting him off into the big-bad-world, and wondering how the kids would accept him.
"But he has friends all the way through from prep to year 9."
http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,24872780-661,00.html
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onya Tyler :thumbsup
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An inspiration to so many
He's a little ripper :thumbsup
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You must be so proud of your little champ HMH :clapping. On ya Tyler :thumbsup.
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Tyler stuff is hoping for the gift of sight
Shannon Deery | June 24, 2009
JUST days before his birthday, little Tyler stuff is hoping that one day he will get the gift of sight.
The inspirational schoolboy, who captured Victorians' hearts after losing both eyes in a brave battle with cancer, celebrates his seventh birthday on Saturday.
In the lead-up to the big day, mum Georgette said she was closely following developments in bionic eye technology and hoped Tyler would be among the first to undergo the procedure. She said she would sell everything, including her home, to pay for such an operation.
It comes as researchers in Melbourne and the US move closer to making artificial sight a reality.
"I just wish I could take him out of darkness and turn the lights back on for him," Ms stuff said.
"I would sell everything in a heartbeat, there would be no hesitation. I would jump on the first plane to the other side of the world if it were possible and there would be no looking back."
In this year's Budget, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd approved a $51 million project to develop a bionic eye.
Experts predict a bionic eye could be just two years away.
"That's the big hope we have, that it will happen soon," Ms stuff said.
"Tyler would be a perfect candidate because he has had both eyes removed so he would be ready to go."
She also said she would jump at the chance to donate her eyes if medical advances ever allowed optical transplants.
Meanwhile, all Tyler wants for his birthday is to see Transformers at the movies, like any other seven-year-old boy.
But major cinema chains are refusing to budge when it comes to movies for the blind.
Now Tyler, who loves watching DVDs with audio descriptive tracks, is taking them on.
"I love going to the movies, it's one of my favourite things," he said.
"But it's more fun with audio descriptions because I don't have to ask what's going on."
Dad Brad said he was gutted that he couldn't enjoy this small pleasure with his son.
"The hard part is trying to explain to him why he can't go to the movies, when cinemas all over the world are using this technology," he said.
Blind Citizens Australia spokesman Wayne Hawkins said nine members had lodged complaints with the Australian Human Rights Commission claiming major cinema chains failed to cater for the vision impaired.
About 95 per cent of Hollywood films had audio descriptive tracks, he said.
Hoyts and Village Roadshow did not return calls to the Herald Sun.
http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,25681400-2862,00.html
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Crossing fingers here for some miracle medical treatment
And preferably his folks don't have to sell their home to pay for it.
Good luck Tyler, hope you can see your Tiges play once again soon
:gotigers
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Crossing fingers here for some miracle medical treatment
And preferably his folks don't have to sell their home to pay for it.
Good luck Tyler, hope you can see your Tiges play once again soon
:gotigers
Ditto. All the best to Tyler, HMH and family. It would be fantastic if this technology can be developed in the two year timeframe :pray.
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School bully makes Tyler stuff's life hell
Grant McArthur | Herald Sun December 01, 2009
BRAVE Tyler stuff had to flee his school after standing up to repeated attacks by a bully he cannot see.
Tyler - who captured the hearts of Victorians after having both his eyes removed to save his life from cancer - has been beaten with a ruler and a xylophone stick, kicked and punched, pushed, and had scissors clicked dangerously in front of this face.
He was also called "fool", "wacko" and "blind kid".
"I can't dodge it. I can't see him coming and I think 'Oh God, here comes the monster again'," said Tyler, 7.
"I am terrified of him."
After the third serious attack last week, the bully was suspended for two days and Caroline Springs College hired a "bodyguard" teacher to protect other children.
Tyler's distraught mother Georgette stuff yesterday withdrew him from school after the principal refused to remove the troublemaker from Tyler's class.
But after being contacted by the Herald Sun, the school reversed its decision and has promised to move the boy to another class from tomorrow.
Ms stuff said Tyler will now return to school, but he missed out on performing in The Lion Sleeps Tonight at his first school concert last night because he was too scared.
"Up until this point he never felt any different to any other child," Ms stuff said.
"He tends to tackle life head-on like he always has, but this has put a real dampener on his school year."
Ms stuff said the bully picked on other kids too, "but I think he favors Tyler because he gets something out of scaring him".
In the worst attack, teachers told the Fishlocks how Tyler was jabbed with a ruler in the area where he has painful scar tissue on his torso from operations. In a separate incident, the boy's mother made him apologise for threatening Tyler with scissors.
Last Wednesday Tyler was hit with a xylophone stick before being kicked in the kneecaps until he was rescued, cowering in the corner of his music class. After that attack, Ms stuff threatened to withdraw Tyler from school for the rest of the year unless the bully was removed from his class.
When contacted by the Herald Sun, college director Patrick Waring said the Fishlocks had no right to demand the boy be removed.
He soon called back to say an agreement had been reached and the boy would be moved.
"Parents are in no position - it doesn't matter who they are - to tell us ... what they want done with other people's children," Mr Waring said.
"These are six-year-olds who are having a bit of trouble getting on with each other. We are not talking about high-end bullying, it is just spasmodic bad behaviour."
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/school-bully-makes-tyler-fishlocks-life-hell/story-e6frf7jo-1225805504106
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I think its disgraceful, if its a government school, then the minister needs to take action against the person or persons who were not forthcoming in removing the bullying kid and only did so after the newspapers found out what was happening.
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Hopefully, the publicity will embarrass the parents of said bully into "sorting" him out
My kid was bullied at school because she had "red" hair, FFS!
Go to the concert, Tyler :-)
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Feel for you Tyler.
"A couple of 6 year olds not getting along"
What a disgrace. Patrick Waring if your school can't handle the simple organisation of keeping a childish bully away from a helpless kid then you're stumps in my book.
What a flog.
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"These are six-year-olds who are having a bit of trouble getting on with each other. We are not talking about high-end bullying, it is just spasmodic bad behaviour."
I refuse your reality and substitute my own!
:wallywink
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An inspiration to so many
He's a little ripper :thumbsup
Ken oath Froars
Puts that bigfooty charity case into a completely different light.
I guess class is class :thumbsup
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Feel for you Tyler.
"A couple of 6 year olds not getting along"
What a disgrace. Patrick Waring if your school can't handle the simple organisation of keeping a childish bully away from a helpless kid then you're stumps in my book.
What a flog.
Yep what an idiot. Kids can be cruel with namecalling but this went well beyond that when the bully targetted Tyler physically knowing Tyler couldn't fight back. Someone should tell the college director that it's the 6-year old bully who obviously has some serious issues if he's resorting to violent behaviour at that age against a defenceless classmate. The parents of that kid have a lot to answer for.
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What a disgraceful attitude from the principal. In times when schools are trying so hard to eradicate bullying this is just gob-smackingly unbelievable. Fancy thinking for even one nanosecond that the solution to bullying is to accept the victim's removal from school and not take any reasonable steps to deal with the bully. 6 years old is the very age that bullies learn they can get away it and this p-poor excuse for a principal is just perpetuating that.
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My young Lad started school this year and His principal has a zero tolerance attitude regarding bullying for all years including Kindy/Prep. A couple of kids have already been moved to different classes with immediate positive results. Because of this, the school (public school) is the most popular school in the area and they get the best out of their kids by ensuring that all bullying matters are dealt with immediately, allowing the kids to focus on fun and learning. As Smokey said, The first years of school are formative and really do shape a child into who they will be in the future.
Obviously this particular Principal thinks otherwise. :wallywink
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Let me just say a big thank you for everyones support on this.
Your thoughts and support are very much appreciated. :)
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The RFC should send a Troy Simmonds (and his black belt) down to school with Tyler for a day.
Hope everything works out for Tyler HMH.
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my mate who is a Richmond supporter too, will be at that C.S Primary School in 2010 for our final year doing his Teaching Rounds. (Placement)
:)
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When contacted by the Herald Sun, college director Patrick Waring said the Fishlocks had no right to demand the boy be removed.
"These are six-year-olds who are having a bit of trouble getting on with each other. We are not talking about high-end bullying, it is just spasmodic bad behaviour."
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/school-bully-makes-tyler-fishlocks-life-hell/story-e6frf7jo-1225805504106
6 yo having a bit of trouble getting on? Spasmodic behaviour?
What's this wanker on?
A the odd push and shove in the playground is typical of kids at a school. So sadly is name calling
But terrorising anyone with scissors, xylophone sticks, kicking and punching is not and to ignore it is to condone
This "director" should be sacked
As for the bully - he needs serious help and his parents need to take some responsibility and bloody well do something
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When contacted by the Herald Sun, college director Patrick Waring said the Fishlocks had no right to demand the boy be removed.
"These are six-year-olds who are having a bit of trouble getting on with each other. We are not talking about high-end bullying, it is just spasmodic bad behaviour."
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/school-bully-makes-tyler-fishlocks-life-hell/story-e6frf7jo-1225805504106
6 yo having a bit of trouble getting on? Spasmodic behaviour?
What's this wanker on?
A the odd puch and shove in the playground is typical of kids at a school. So sadly is name calling
But terrorising anyone with scissors, xylophone sticks, kicking and punching is not and to ignore it is to condone
This "director" should be sacked
As for the bully - he needs serious help and his parents need to take some responsibility and bloody well do something
agree about the director. good call wp :clapping
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Tyler went back to school today
He looked happy on TV.
I wish him well!
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Hey HMH you've taught Tyler well.....
Tyler says to Richo: "You know the player I hate most ....... Buddy Franklin" :lol
Good on Richo visiting Tyler and having a kick with him :clapping.
Tyler's not too bad on the dancefloor either :thumbsup
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Check out the video of Richo and Tyler on the Herald-Sun site :thumbsup.
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/look-out-bullies-here-comes-richo/story-e6frf7kx-1225810745860
Look out bullies, here comes Richo
Emily Power | Herald Sun December 16, 2009
PLUCKY Tyler stuff has a real-life superhero - retired AFL star Matthew Richardson.
Richardson popped into the Fishlocks' Caroline Springs home yesterday to kick the footy and chat with his little mate after hearing of Tyler's ordeal with a school bully he cannot see.
Tyler, 7, said Richardson was his favourite Tiger player and "best friend".
Courageous Tyler, who lost both eyes to cancer four years ago, faced another battle when he was a target for a bully who snipped scissors in front of his face and knocked him over.
But Tyler's mum, Georgette, said the Tiger players had supported her son and helped him understand the torment was not his fault.
Former stars Andrew Raines and Joel Bowden both phoned Tyler when they heard about the bullying to lift his spirits.
Despite his recent ordeal, Tyler said he loved school and was excited about starting grade 2 next year.
He shared with Richardson his wish list for Santa, including a huge ride-on dinosaur.
And the Tiger legend managed to squash his giant frame into Tyler's cubby, which he calls his "office", for a chat. "We have known Tyler for a few years now down at the club," Richardson said.
"We have followed his progress, so we take a a real interest in how he is going.
"We heard the news about what was going on at school, so we thought we'd come out and have a bit of fun."
Ms stuff said Tyler's friendship with Richardson transcended football, because the Tigers had become family.
"These (Richmond) boys have been such an important part of his life for the past four years," she said.
"It is just beautiful and I think it is wonderful we can have that relationship."
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/look-out-bullies-here-comes-richo/story-e6frf7kx-1225810745860
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But Tyler's mum, Georgette, said the Tiger players had supported her son and helped him understand the torment was not his fault.
Former stars Andrew Raines and Joel Bowden both phoned Tyler when they heard about the bullying to lift his spirits.
I know all clubs get involved in similar things but gee I love our club and the effort the players put in - above and beyond what is required of them professionally. I would have expected no less from Richo or Joel - 2 outstanding people - but I must say I was very impressed with Andrew Raines, very impressed indeed. Well done guys, and as Scot Palmer would say - "keep punching, Tyler"!
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Tyler says to Richo: "You know the player I hate most ....... Buddy Franklin" :lol
i'm with ya Tyler :thumbsup :thumbsup ;D
What a great kid and btw he kicks better than me :thumbsup
and I totally agree smokey regarding Andrew Raines - that was a super thing to do, as he didn't have too
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What a wonderful story. :clapping And what a great kick Tyler has! HMH I think you will need a bigger back yard soon! Either that or understanding neighbours as they watch Yellow and Black Sherrin's buzzing past their ears ;D
Well done to the club for being so supportive, something they have been doing for years. I know when I was at primary school, Kevin Sheedy was a family friend and nobody believed me and called me a liar etc etc..Well, Sheeds turned up to our school for a coaching clinic and the first thing he did when he walked in the gate was single me out for a big G'day! Needless to say, my detractors were gobsmacked!
One of the best days of my life and I'm sure Tyler has that feeling now with having Richo as a best mate! :thumbsup
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Great pic :thumbsup
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Tyler stuff and retired Richmond player Matthew Richardson.
Published: Herald Sun - December 16, 2009 Page: 025. Pic. David Caird
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Wonderful story. :clapping
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Very cute kid Tyler is and dead set has a better kick than my 8 year old cousin!
Richo just first class!
Has Tyler run through the banner with the boys yet?
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Hi everyone.
Just thought some of you may be interested in the book my wife Georgette has written.
I cant really summarise it for you, as i haven't read it yet.
I'm waiting for my personal copy and will read it then.
I must admit though i think it will bring back alot of hidden and forgotten memories and feelings which i assumed would reamain buried forever.
So instead of trying to do another write up, i think i'll just copy and paste my post from BigFooty. I hope no one minds.
Georgette stuff had a charmed life - her childhood dream of having a loving husband, a welcoming home and beautiful children to fill it with love had come true.
Perfect in My Eyes is a moving story of how that perfect life became filled w...ith tragedy and heartbreak that threatened to tear their lives apart and the inspiration of young Tyler's irrepressible character and love of life, even in a world of darkness.
(http://heraldandw.cart.net.au/include/classes/external/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=%2Fimages%2Fproducts%2F00005649_2891914.jpg&w=400&h=0&f=jpg&q=80)
Perfect in My Eyes
Tyler stuff won the hearts of a nation through his incredible courage as cancer cruelly consigned him to a life without sight. He has been an inspiration to many, not least his mother Georgette who in Perfect in My Eyes tells the story of the living nightmare endured by her family and how her extraordinary little boy’s bravery helped them endure.
As well as providing a moving account of Tyler’s battle to live, Georgette’s vivid recollections tell of her own emotional journey that took her from the depths of despair to emerge as a fiercely proud and
determined mother and champion for the rights of other parents finding themselves in a situation like hers.
Perfect in My Eyes is on sale from November 3.
Pre-order your copy now for $24.95 (including postage to Australian addresses)
http://heraldandw.cart.net.au/details/2891914.html
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Hope your boy is going well HMH. Seems like a great kid.
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The inspirational story of brave little Tiger fan Tyler stuff has been vividly captured in the book Tyler: Perfect in My Eyes.
Written by Tyler’s mother, Georgette, the book tells of the living nightmare the family endured following the little boy’s eye cancer diagnosis, and how his incredible zest for life, and his beloved Tigers, helped them all get through.
Tyler: Perfect in My Eyes is available through the Herald Sun Shop for $19.95 (including postage to Australian addresses), with all profits being returned to the stuff family.
Call 1300 306 107 or go to the Herald Sun Shop online (http://heraldandw.cart.net.au/details/2891914.html) to order your copy.
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/6301/newsid/112076/default.aspx
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'Torpedo Tyler' kicks a goal
Aaron Langmaid
From: Herald Sun
June 09, 2011
WHEN Tyler stuff boots the footy through the goals his face lights up.
He might not see it, but he knows from the cheers of the jubilant crowd that he's sent the ball high and long.
The little boy captured the hearts of Victorians as he battled the cancer that claimed his eyesight.
Now he has earned himself a nickname among his footy friends.
Nothing, it seems, will stop "Torpedo Tyler" from grabbing every opportunity in life - or in football.
Told he would never play the game he loved, the determined eight-year-old has joined an innovative NAB Auskick inclusion program that offers kids the chance they might never have had.
Mum Georgette said Saturday mornings couldn't come soon enough.
"He loves it so much and it's been such a positive thing," she said.
"There is a certain amount of healing in it, especially for his dad because I know he had always looked forward to the day he might be able to have a kick of the footy with his son. Now he can."
Caroline Springs Auskick co-ordinator Michael Solomon said the initiative was about ensuring all kids had their chance to shine.
A series of adapted drills allow Tyler to get involved. Coaching staff help him direct his powerful kicks by ringing bells.
Other exercises include running along a length of a rope until he feels a strip of tape which tells him the ball is at his feet. Tyler will be a designated kicker in the structured grid matches for the third consecutive time this weekend.
"He's got a belting kick on him," Mr Solomon said.
"This is a boy who was told that he would probably never be able to play.
"Now there is nothing stopping him from being the designated kicker after a behind is scored.
"The whole reason for this program is to send a message of how important it is to tell kids what they can do, instead of what they can't.
"Tyler's sense of touch and hearing is amazing. So we have used the stronger abilities he does have to keep him involved."
Mrs stuff said she hoped her son's involvement might send a message of inclusion to other sports organisations and parents of disabled children who might have thought they had no options.
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/more-news/torpedo-tyler-kicks-a-goal/story-fn7x8me2-1226072026017
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Great story about a great young fella
Great pic too
And gee the little blokeis growing up fast :thumbsup
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Hi all, i thought i might just be able to provide a bit more insight into Tyler and the steps not only he but also Auskick are making in the right direction
1. The other kids actually gain a perspective of what its like to have no site ( as some also join in the drills with a blindfold on ). This can be nothing less than character building for other children.
2. The Caroline Springs Auskick program have no set guidelines or strategies mapped out for integrating a blind child. So they are pretty much adapting to Tyler as well as Tyler adapting to the skills of Football. Quite ground breaking and innovative actually.
3. The AFL have been in contact with Tylers Auskick program and want to incorporate the strategies they have been using into an instructional DVD on how to integrate other kids with a disability into Auskick. Not only blind kids but also deaf, autistic etc.
It seems the powers that be's ears pricked up when they became aware of the fantastic work Caroline Springs Auskick was doing. Not only will other blind kids feel that they can now be involved with something that may have seemed out of reach before.
But a diverse collective of children and parents alike, look likely to have their lives impacted in a positive manner due to the actions of a few people.
4. The local council now want to become more involved with the program. They have since been down to the club and had a chat with the coaches. Initially on the great things they're doing with Tyler. But now i have learned that they want to assist on integrating kids with autism from all ends of the spectrum.
For people to be able to lend a hand, sometimes first they need to be made aware that it is required. Before the article in The Herald Sun the council may never have been aware how they could assist the community that they represent.
So as you can see there is a big flow on effect happening here that does not only involve Tyler but could also end up effecting kids all around Australia. The lives of so many people could be impacted in a positive manner, thanks to a fantastic community program and a boy that doesn't know the meaning of can't. :)
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Great to see so much good coming out of this. It's amazing how the world can become such a better place out of such adversity.
Alot of us get up, go to work, come home eat and go to bed. Repeat x5. Maybe do a few things on the weekend, have one too many beers. Then start again the next week. Point is that it doesn't make a heck of a lot of tangible benefits to peoples lives.
Compare that to the adversity the Fishlocks have faced, the difference it has made to so many people, and the beginnings of a flow on effect to a wider community.
Tyler, the Fishlocks and everyone else involved should be saluted. :clapping
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What a refreshing change to read of the positives coming from some adversity, instead of our usual bitching about the little things. Well done to you all HMH, especially to those who go the extra yard for the benefit of others. And also to Tyler, who continues to place a perspective on life that many of us would do well to learn from.
:clapping
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They showed Tyler at Auskick on Ch 7 news last night. Great stuff! They even showed yourself HMH joining in and doing some of the drills with your son :thumbsup
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Tyler stuff gives some advice to Jack Riewoldt
Aaron Langmaid
From: Herald Sun
July 08, 2011
(http://resources0.news.com.au/images/2011/07/07/1226090/149280-jack-riewoldt-and-tyler-stuff.jpg)
Tyler stuff gives some advice to AFL star Jack Reiwoldt. Herald Sun
TIGERS star Jack Riewoldt knows he has to lift his game, so he was happy to take advice from his biggest fan - Tyler stuff.
"Try to remember to kick like me," the cheeky nine-year-old said during a kick-to-kick session outside the MCG.
It was the perfect opportunity for Tyler to show off the footy skills he's picked up as part of a NAB Auskick program.
Tyler, who lost his sight to cancer when he was four, has been playing footy every weekend with the help of guide lines and bells.
Tomorrow he will run on to the hallowed MCG as part of the halftime Auskick activities during the Richmond-Essendon clash.
It will be a dream come true for the diehard Richmond fan.
Tyler warmed up yesterday with the trademark kick that has earned him the nickname "Torpedo".
Even Riewoldt was inspired as Tyler charged courageously at the ball.
"We could use you at the moment. We haven't won a game in a while," he said.
Mum Georgette said Tyler's independence and confidence had "just soared" since he started Auskick.
More than 47,000 children have been involved with NAB AFL Auskick this season.
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/tyler-stuff-gives-some-advice-to-jack-riewoldt/story-e6frf7jo-1226090186088
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Tyler stuff gives some advice to Jack Riewoldt
Aaron Langmaid
From: Herald Sun
July 08, 2011
(http://resources0.news.com.au/images/2011/07/07/1226090/149280-jack-riewoldt-and-tyler-stuff.jpg)
Tyler stuff gives some advice to AFL star Jack Reiwoldt. Herald Sun
Great story, great young fella
Fantastic pic
Well done all :clapping :clapping :clapping
:thumbsup :gotigers
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Brought tears to Mopsy's eyes W.P.
:gotigers
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Hi all, i thought i might just be able to provide a bit more insight into Tyler and the steps not only he but also Auskick are making in the right direction
1. The other kids actually gain a perspective of what its like to have no site ( as some also join in the drills with a blindfold on ). This can be nothing less than character building for other children.
2. The Caroline Springs Auskick program have no set guidelines or strategies mapped out for integrating a blind child. So they are pretty much adapting to Tyler as well as Tyler adapting to the skills of Football. Quite ground breaking and innovative actually.
3. The AFL have been in contact with Tylers Auskick program and want to incorporate the strategies they have been using into an instructional DVD on how to integrate other kids with a disability into Auskick. Not only blind kids but also deaf, autistic etc.
It seems the powers that be's ears pricked up when they became aware of the fantastic work Caroline Springs Auskick was doing. Not only will other blind kids feel that they can now be involved with something that may have seemed out of reach before.
But a diverse collective of children and parents alike, look likely to have their lives impacted in a positive manner due to the actions of a few people.
4. The local council now want to become more involved with the program. They have since been down to the club and had a chat with the coaches. Initially on the great things they're doing with Tyler. But now i have learned that they want to assist on integrating kids with autism from all ends of the spectrum.
For people to be able to lend a hand, sometimes first they need to be made aware that it is required. Before the article in The Herald Sun the council may never have been aware how they could assist the community that they represent.
So as you can see there is a big flow on effect happening here that does not only involve Tyler but could also end up effecting kids all around Australia. The lives of so many people could be impacted in a positive manner, thanks to a fantastic community program and a boy that doesn't know the meaning of can't. :)
Fantastic to hear, hats off to all involved.
Torpedo Tyler is paving the way for many kids and good on him.
Proud times for all.
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HMH you must be so proud of your son again seeing him out there playing auskick on the middle of the 'G tonight at half-time :thumbsup.
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HMH you must be so proud of your son again seeing him out there playing auskick on the middle of the 'G tonight at half-time :thumbsup.
That was seriously awesome, loved him getting a feel for the G.
What an absolute gem. :gotigers
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Good on him. Your son has such a great attitude. :thumbsup
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HMH you must be so proud of your son again seeing him out there playing auskick on the middle of the 'G tonight at half-time :thumbsup.
Yes i am very proud. After it, he said that his dream had come true and was up and about all night.
That was seriously awesome, loved him getting a feel for the G.
What an absolute gem. :gotigers
When he was bending down touching the grass, he was actually ripping a little bit out as a memento. :shh
Good on him. Your son has such a great attitude. :thumbsup
Thanks alot Tucker, he is a very determined person. He especially loved the fact that he got to share something so special with some of his footy mates. I dont think i had a dry eye for those few minutes that i saw him live his dream. If you noticed the goal umpire up Tyler's end didnt wave his flags all that much. It was because i was caught living the moment with him a little.
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Terrible news :(.
All our wishes HMH.
Tyler stuff faces second battle as tumour returns
Alex White
Herald Sun
March 21, 2013
A BRAVE 11-year-old who lost his eyes to cancer is facing the second major battle of his life after the deadly tumour returned.
Tyler stuff captured hearts around Victoria when he lost his eyesight in a surgery to ward off cancer tumours attached to the retinas in both his eyes at the tender age of two.
Despite losing his eyes Tyler's mum Georgette stuff said he grew up happy and fulfilled but the family has been dealt a cruel blow after his tumour returned.
Tyler was in the Royal Children's Hospital for cancer surgery yesterday.
Before his first life-saving surgery the tiny Richmond supporter was treated to a last glimpse of his favourite Tigerland players before in 2006.
Ms stuff said she thought he was a happy healthy boy until she noticed something odd when he asked to be given a toy car.
"I picked it up and held my hand out. He asked me to bend down and started to tap the top of my arm, working his way down to my hand, finally finding the car,'' she said
"A few hours later I noticed him bumping into the play swings and large trees in the back yard.''
Tyler had some whiteness developing in his eyes and within weeks the family were delivered the life-changing news.
"The doctor suggested I sit down. I placed Tyler on the floor and gave him a toy to play with. The doctor then spent some time in silence, staring at the floor. In a very calm and soft tone, she said, "Your son has cancer, cancer of the eyes, a condition known as retinoblastoma,'' she said.
The family announced the surgery this morning on 3AW.
"I visited him several times. He called me 'The Count', as in the Count from Sesame Street because of my beard,'' Neil Mitchell said.
"He came into the studio and ran around like a child with perfect vision.
"He was brave, full on and a typical scallywag. But a scallywag without eyes.''
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/tyler-fishlocks-tumour-returns/story-e6frf7kx-1226602190484
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Very sad news. My best wishes to Tyler, HMH and all the family and hope that Tyler eventually beats this horrid disease.
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Terrible news
This kid has a character bigger than BenHur, I wish him and the family all the best in their fight :thumbsup
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All the best Tyler :thumbsup
You're an inspiration
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Best wishes to young Tyler, HMH and the enitre stuff family
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Terrible news, all the best little buddy, prayers and well wishes are with you and your family
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Heartfelt wishes/Payers from CUB
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Keep fighting young lad.
Best wishes and prayers to you.
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Thoughts and prayers are with this tough little tiger and his family xxx
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Very sad news. My best wishes to Tyler, HMH and all the family and hope that Tyler eventually beats this horrid disease.
Ditto
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He's a courageous and inspirational boy who will keep fighting hard I'm sure. Thoughts and best wishes to HMH and all Tyler's family.
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God Bless little Tyler and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Here's hoping you pull through this.
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Very sad news. Happy to have Tyler as a fellow Richmond supporter. Best of luck young fella
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Bloody hell, even the smallest Tigers are built tough. Good luck. My thoughts are with all involved.
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G_Fishlock Georgette stuff twitter:
"The Richmond boys really brightened up Tyler's day. Thanks @Richmond_FC @RCHappeal"
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:clapping awesome stuff boys, im sure that would have made his day and added to the win on thursday!! :thumbsup
All the best Tyler :thumbsup
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The Richmond boys really brightened up Tyler's day. He had a bad headache throughout the morning due to the chemo drugs. By the time the the guys left he was on top of the world !!!!!!
It was a huge pick-me-up for him. Eye Of The Tiger is his battle cry and he's ready for war !!!
Thank you Richmond Football Club from the bottom of our hearts. ♥
In this pick he was explaining to Trent that his Dad would leave his mum for only one person (The Cotch).
Needless to say there wasn't a big enough rock for me to hide under. :-[
Laughter all round at my expense. ;D
Tyler was laughing so much i couldn't help but shed a tear
(http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b562/AGRESSION2/292255_475569472510849_1382305674_n_zps0b3b7ccc.jpg)
First hand, i can tell you that efforts like these can make a major difference to a child's drive and attitude.
It also raises the spirit of the parents who are able to take joy from a single smile.
The boys spent about 20 minutes with him and he enjoyed and relished every second of it.
Thank you RFC. ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
(http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b562/AGRESSION2/733932_475569455844184_325116808_n_zps73765490.jpg)
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Fantastic stuff by the club. :thumbsup
Hope that speeds up Tyler's recovery. :pray
Good luck to you all. :thumbsup
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great stuff boys :clapping, you did us proud
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Fantastic stuff by the club. :thumbsup
Hope that speeds up Tyler's recovery. :pray
Good luck to you all. :thumbsup
Speaking to several other sets of parents of Tiger supporting kids, they all expressed the same feelings that my wife and i both have.
Their sick kids also had a ball with the boys.
This is truly a very special club. :clapping
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Fantastic stuff by the club. :thumbsup
Hope that speeds up Tyler's recovery. :pray
Good luck to you all. :thumbsup
Speaking to several other sets of parents of Tiger supporting kids, they all expressed the same feelings that my wife and i both have.
There sick kids also had a ball with the boys.
This is truly a very special club. :clapping
I am glad that it was special for your family and especially Tyler.
Makes us sure feel humble and makes the material issues in our life not worth dwelling over.
Fantastic to see Tyler's spirit and zest for life. Courageous boy.
Furthermore it was great to see the RFC boys and all people who made all these kids feel special.
Wonderful cause. :thumbsup
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The Richmond boys really brightened up Tyler's day. He had a bad headache throughout the morning due to the chemo drugs. By the time the the guys left he was on top of the world !!!!!!
It was a huge pick-me-up for him. Eye Of The Tiger is his battle cry and he's ready for war !!!
Thank you Richmond Football Club from the bottom of our hearts. ♥
In this pick he was explaining to Trent that his Dad would leave his mum for only one person (The Cotch).
Needless to say there wasn't a big enough rock for me to hide under. :-[
Laughter all round at my expense. ;D
Tyler was laughing so much i couldn't help but shed a tear
(http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b562/AGRESSION2/292255_475569472510849_1382305674_n_zps0b3b7ccc.jpg)
First hand, i can tell you that efforts like these can make a major difference to a child's drive and attitude.
It also raises the spirit of the parents who are able to take joy from a single smile.
The boys spent about 20 minutes with him and he enjoyed and relished every second of it.
Thank you RFC. ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
(http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b562/AGRESSION2/733932_475569455844184_325116808_n_zps73765490.jpg)
Great stuff! That pic of Tyler and Cotch is priceless :). Thanks for sharing this HMH and best wishes to you, your wife and Tyler :thumbsup.
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Thanks for sharing HMH, great to hear it had such a positive effect on young Tyler. We're all rooting for young mate :gotigers
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Fundraiser for Tyler stuff
By richmondfc.com.au
5:21pm AEST Friday, April 12, 2013
A Fundraising Gala has been organised for Tyler stuff, a brave young Tigers’ supporter who has battled with cancer throughout his young life.
Recently, Tyler was diagnosed with cancer again, and has been in the Royal Children’s Hospital for treatment.
Richmond players including Trent Cotchin, and Ivan Maric recently visited 11-year-old Tyler in hospital on Good Friday.
A Fundraising Gala on Saturday, May 18 has been planned to support Tyler. Former North Melbourne footballer, Glenn Archer will be a guest speaker on the night.
If you would like to attend, full details for the evening are in the poster below:
(http://www.richmondfc.com.au/staticfile/AFL%20Tenant/Richmond/Images/tyler_poster.jpg)
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2013-04-12/stuff
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Richmond FC twitter:
Pls help Tyler & family by going to his fundraiser - Sat 18th May Tix @WestWatersCS 8358 0555. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-733ZO_xAsU&feature=youtu.be #Tylerfund
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CHILD OF COURAGE
Tyler stuff
Lion-hearted and mature beyond his years, 11-year-old Tyler has lived a life uncompromised by illness or its side-effects.
He is undergoing treatment at the Royal Children's Hospital for the second occurrence of a cancer that claimed his eyes in 2006.
Despite a harrowing diagnosis, he continues to inspire.
"You can get there if you just keep hoping it will go away,'' Tyler said.
Young Tyler stuff accepted his Child of Courage medal with the spark that has driven him in his lifelong battle with a rare genetic cancer.
Despite the 11-year-old's ongoing medical battles and removal of both his eyes in 2006, he's still got his smile.
His father Brad stuff said he "couldn't be prouder''.
"Just when you think he should be down, he's bringing everyone up again,'' he said.
Read more: http://www.heraldsun.com.au/national-news/victoria/the-herald-sun-salutes-our-everyday-heroes/story-fnii5sms-1226722297872#ixzz2fGWGHljH
Congrats Tyler :clapping
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CHILD OF COURAGE
Tyler stuff
Lion-hearted and mature beyond his years, 11-year-old Tyler has lived a life uncompromised by illness or its side-effects.
He is undergoing treatment at the Royal Children's Hospital for the second occurrence of a cancer that claimed his eyes in 2006.
Despite a harrowing diagnosis, he continues to inspire.
"You can get there if you just keep hoping it will go away,'' Tyler said.
Young Tyler stuff accepted his Child of Courage medal with the spark that has driven him in his lifelong battle with a rare genetic cancer.
Despite the 11-year-old's ongoing medical battles and removal of both his eyes in 2006, he's still got his smile.
His father Brad stuff said he "couldn't be prouder''.
"Just when you think he should be down, he's bringing everyone up again,'' he said.
Read more: http://www.heraldsun.com.au/national-news/victoria/the-herald-sun-salutes-our-everyday-heroes/story-fnii5sms-1226722297872#ixzz2fGWGHljH
Congrats Tyler :clapping
Hope the little tacker doesn't have no.4 on the back of his Richmond jumper......
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Nah. Still has #17 for Sugar because of what him and Browny did for him just before he had his 2nd eye removed. I think 8 will be the replacement for next year.
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Thoughts and prayers are with The little champ. A real tiger
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CHILD OF COURAGE
Tyler stuff
Lion-hearted and mature beyond his years, 11-year-old Tyler has lived a life uncompromised by illness or its side-effects.
He is undergoing treatment at the Royal Children's Hospital for the second occurrence of a cancer that claimed his eyes in 2006.
Despite a harrowing diagnosis, he continues to inspire.
"You can get there if you just keep hoping it will go away,'' Tyler said.
Young Tyler stuff accepted his Child of Courage medal with the spark that has driven him in his lifelong battle with a rare genetic cancer.
Despite the 11-year-old's ongoing medical battles and removal of both his eyes in 2006, he's still got his smile.
His father Brad stuff said he "couldn't be prouder''.
"Just when you think he should be down, he's bringing everyone up again,'' he said.
Read more: http://www.heraldsun.com.au/national-news/victoria/the-herald-sun-salutes-our-everyday-heroes/story-fnii5sms-1226722297872#ixzz2fGWGHljH
Congrats Tyler :clapping
:clapping
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A visit to Tyler by Dusty might be just the reality check he needs - talk about the differences in courage, attitude, loyalty and grace between two human beings. Keep fighting the good fight Tyler, you are a true living legend mate. :thumbsup
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A visit to Tyler by Dusty might be just the reality check he needs - talk about the differences in courage, attitude, loyalty and grace between two human beings. Keep fighting the good fight Tyler, you are a true living legend mate. :thumbsup
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Nah. Still has #17 for Sugar because of what him and Browny did for him just before he had his 2nd eye removed. I think 8 will be the replacement for next year.
Maybe Cotchin should have kept the no. 17 Captain thing going after all.
As a sign of respect to a true Tiger Champion in Tyler stuff :thumbsup
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Prognosis to begin with was not at all positive but after a long year of fighting cancer, 14 rounds of chemo, 105 nights in hospital, a 14 hour surgery, 25 transfusions of blood and platelets, 25 finger pricks, 45 dressing changes, 27 MRI, bone scans and test, 4 biopsy surgerys, four trips to emergency, and four life threatening infections, Georgette and I are over the moon to let you all know that Tyler has yet again kicked cancer ass !!! He is now in remission and cancer free. Thank you to all our dear friends (Tigers or not !!) and family for sticking by us through these challenging times, and for supporting us:)
Time for a huge exhale i think.
We are truly thankful.
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:clapping :clapping :clapping
AWESOME NEWS!!!
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That is bloody fantastic news
Your boy is a true inspiration, a champion :bow :bow
Well done Tiger Tyler and to you HMH and the your entire family.
Just fantastic
:bow :bow :clapping :clapping
:cheers
:gotigers
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awesome!
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:clapping
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Beautiful work :clapping
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Get scared when i see this thread updated sometimes.
Cant swear on here but thats *&*^n fantastic to hear. truely awesome :clapping
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sensational! So happy for you, the family and especially Tyler HMH. :clapping :cheers
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That is just the best news HMH! Like CUB, I got nervous when I saw an update to this thread but when I read that good news I felt so very happy for you, Tyler and the rest of your family. I hope a little part of Tyler's courage and spirit can rub off on our boys - we will be unstoppable flag favourites!!
:clapping
:gotigers
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Sensational news!
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Wonderful news HmH , best wishes to Tyler :clapping
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Kickin arse :bow
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Prognosis to begin with was not at all positive but after a long year of fighting cancer, 14 rounds of chemo, 105 nights in hospital, a 14 hour surgery, 25 transfusions of blood and platelets, 25 finger pricks, 45 dressing changes, 27 MRI, bone scans and test, 4 biopsy surgerys, four trips to emergency, and four life threatening infections, Georgette and I are over the moon to let you all know that Tyler has yet again kicked cancer ass !!! He is now in remission and cancer free. Thank you to all our dear friends (Tigers or not !!) and family for sticking by us through these challenging times, and for supporting us:)
Time for a huge exhale i think.
We are truly thankful.
your boy's a star and all we can do is wish Tyler and you and your family the very best. Well done to your boy and your family, guts determination courage - hopefully some of it can rub of on our players. :clapping
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Where is RFCO? The club should do something special for the little tacker.
Sensational news. The OER family are rejoicing!!! :clapping :clapping :bow :bow :bow :cheers :cheers :cheers
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Fantastic news HMH. :clapping :clapping :cheers :cheers
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Just a heads up
There will be a story/interview with Tyler & his family on Ch7 news tonight
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Fantastic news and what a great report by Ch 7 news last night. Tyler is just one amazing and gutsy boy. He also has a very special and loving dad in yourself HMH as well as his mum. Best of wishes to your entire family HMH :thumbsup :cheers.
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Very Very Good News. What an incredibly brave and inspirational boy. Best wishes to Tyler and his family.
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:'(
“Life is cruel”: Tyler stuff faces third battle with cancer
The brave boy who beat cancer twice and captured the hearts of 3AW listeners is facing his third fight with the disease which has devastated his short life.
Tyler stuff lost both eyes to cancer after being diagnosed with a rare cancer at just three-years-old.
He beat the odds again in 2014, surviving aggressive chemotherapy and surgery.
Today Tyler’s heartbroken Mum Georgette told Neil Mitchell her beautiful son now has bone cancer.
“I took him to the emergency department because he was complaining of growing pains in his legs,” Georgette said.
“The x-ray showed he had a broken femur.
“I couldn’t explain why, he hadn’t had a fall or trauma.”
Doctors confirmed there is cancer in Tyler’s bone, which is what caused the break.
“He’s lost his eyes, he’s lost half his face,” Georgette said.
“Why again in his life? Has he not been through enough? Life’s cruel.”
https://www.3aw.com.au/life-is-cruel-tyler-stuff-faces-third-battle-with-cancer/
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Terrible news. There are some bastard cruel diseases out there and cancer is one of them.
To HMH: Appropriate words are hard to find in these situations but all I can say is you, Georgette and of course Tyler are all in our thoughts. He's such a courageous boy.
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Shocking news.
Guttered for his family and for the brave little soul that he is.
I lost a friend in high school to osteosarcoma. Terrible disease.
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Best of luck, Tyler. Kick its ass like the previous 2 times!
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Terrible news.
My prayers and thoughts for Tyler and the family.
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Best wishes Tyler.
I hope you were able to go to the Grandfinal last year.
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Some good news! Tyler stuff is one step closer to conquering cancer for the THIRD time. Surgeons successfully removed the tumour from his leg at the Royal Children’s on Monday. Story in tomorrow’s @theheraldsun
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkEZJWlUcAA3yMm.jpg)
https://twitter.com/aaronlangmaid/status/1027129845984026625
Guts personified. Best wishes Tyler :clapping.
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Great news!! :thumbsup
I was really saddened to hear about this not so long ago
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Great news such fighter wish him all the best.I hope the club a looking after him, would love for him to run through the banner one game.
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Great stuff , you go you little Tiger you :clapping
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What a bloody legend Tyler is, honestly. Kid deserves some good luck once he gives cancer the stuff again.
No one deserves another premiership more than him
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Some good news! Tyler stuff is one step closer to conquering cancer for the THIRD time. Surgeons successfully removed the tumour from his leg at the Royal Children’s on Monday. Story in tomorrow’s @theheraldsun
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkEZJWlUcAA3yMm.jpg)
https://twitter.com/aaronlangmaid/status/1027129845984026625
Guts personified. Best wishes Tyler :clapping.
:clapping :clapping :clapping :clapping :clapping. Best wishes Tyler. What an incredibly courageous person.
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awesome news!
what a brave kid
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Awesome news on a day cancer grabbed a legend
RIP Jarrod Lyle
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Fantastic news :thumbsup.
Brave Tyler beats cancer for third time
Grant McArthur,
Herald Sun
31 Jan 2019
Courageous Tyler stuff has beaten cancer for the third time one day before starting Year 11 and getting on with the next chapter of his life.
After a third horror journey through surgery and chemotherapy, Tyler and his family received the remarkable news from Royal Children’s Hospital doctors on Tuesday that he was in again remission.
Despite the enormity of the occasion, the 16-year-old was determined to immediately put his latest battle behind him and has gone to school today to start Year 11 like every other child.
Just a few weeks ago Tyler’s body was struggling so much his aggressive treatment had to be cut short and he missed his last four rounds of chemotherapy, but his mother Georgette stuff said nothing could stop him triumphing.
“He has beaten cancer again — he is just an amazing kid,” she said.
“We hoped and prayed it was going to be enough. But, his PET scans came back clean, and his oncologist said ‘you’re back in remission’.
“I have never won Tattslotto, but I can you that I reckon this feels a hell of a lot better.
“Tyler is Tyler — his oncologist said ‘you are back in remission, what do you think about that?’
“But he just focused on the next chapter of his life and, as he said to Brad and I, ‘it is time to get my life back, to take control and do what I want to do’.”
Tyler lost both his eyes and half his face fighting an ongoing battle with rare genetic cancer retinoblastoma in his youngest years.
He again had to fight a recurrence of cancer in 2014, having a nightmare journey through aggressive chemotherapy and surgery, but survived.
Then, in April last year, Tyler was again diagnosed with cancer after a mysterious broken bones in his right leg.
After some initial rounds of chemotherapy to try to halt the spread of the tumours doctors operated to remove as much of the cancer as they could on August 6.
Tyler was scheduled for 20 rounds of aggressive chemotherapy but, after enduring 16 rounds his kidneys were struggling and a transplant was on the cards as his body could take no more, so the treatment was cut short early this year.
“Things were not great, but he came out flying, refused to have his leg amputated and said ‘no, the treatment will work, I’ll make sure it does’,” Ms stuff said.
“The tumour started shrinking and got to the point they could have surgery (to) resection his leg and he then continued with chemo because there was a lot of live tumour still left in his leg.
“They warned us his leg would be quite bad, because they had to sever nerves and rejoin everything … his leg and foot are pretty numb but Tyler being Tyler, he got out of his wheelchair and has been walking with one leg he could feel and one he could not.
“He has not looked back. He just wants to be back to normal, even though his normal is not like everyone else’s normal.”
https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/tyler-stuff-beats-cancer-for-the-third-time/news-story/da011b7902723e50ad7158848292c9f1
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:cheers
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Did this young fella get to go to the 2017 Grand Final?
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Love Tyler's always positive attitude.
An inspiration to us all.
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Did this young fella get to go to the 2017 Grand Final?
Yes he definitely did Slipper 👍
He went to every final of 2017.
Even got the footy off Jack R at the Geelong final
Loved every minute with a huge grin on his face whilst cheering on the boys nice and loudly😀
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Tyler stuff wins secret fourth battle with cancer
He spent 2020 fighting for life after a devastating fourth cancer diagnosis — now Tyler stuff will celebrate his remission in the best way he could imagine.
https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/i-try-to-do-the-best-i-can-tylers-courage-inspires-his-beloved-tigers/news-story/bcfd7cfdfb08b3073f2a663335430465
:)
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Get him involved with the club been through so much.
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Get him involved with the club been through so much.
He is tossing the coin at tomorrow night's game :clapping
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Great kid :thumbsup
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Get him involved with the club been through so much.
He is tossing the coin at tomorrow night's game :clapping
:clapping. A really courageous kid.
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Follow Tyler stuff’s journey to the MCG where @JackRiewoldt08 presented him the opportunity to toss the coin ahead of last Friday night’s match against Geelong, thanks to our partner @latitude_fs.
Watch here: https://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/933579/stuff-s-double-mcg-delight
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Tyler's 21st birthday is today :birthday.
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Shed a happy tear for Tyler stuff reaching 21 today @3AW693
Losing his eyesight and surviving 4 rounds of cancer is beyond comprehension.
May he continue to shine and stay well.
https://twitter.com/LM81808/status/1673531630764589057
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happy birthday legend
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happy birthday legend
Yep
Happy bday Tyler
Inspirational
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This part of the game warms the heart and keeps you in the game even as a simple supporter. all clubs do what they can in these things and should be congratulated.
Very tough and courageos kid well no longer a kid really. Keep fighting the good fight bud.
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This part of the game warms the heart and keeps you in the game even as a simple supporter. all clubs do what they can in these things and should be congratulated.
Very tough and courageos kid well no longer a kid really. Keep fighting the good fight bud.
Best post you’ve ever done
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Happy Bday Fish.
Incredible family. So proud of our club and players in this space.