Well done RFC/ Tyler Fishlock

[WilliamPowell]

Tyler Fishlock gives some advice to Jack Riewoldt

   Aaron Langmaid
    From: Herald Sun
    July 08, 2011


Tyler Fishlock gives some advice to AFL star Jack Reiwoldt. Herald Sun

Great story, great young fella

Fantastic pic

Well done all 

 

[Mopsy]

Brought tears to Mopsy's eyes W.P.

 

[TigerLand]

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.

[mightytiges]

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  .

[TigerLand]

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  .

That was seriously awesome, loved him getting a feel for the G.

What an absolute gem. 

[Hellenic Tiger]

Good on him. Your son has such a great attitude.

[Hes My Hero]

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  .

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. 

When he was bending down touching the grass, he was actually ripping a little bit out as a memento.

Good on him. Your son has such a great attitude.

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.

[one-eyed]

Terrible news .

All our wishes HMH.


Tyler Fishlock 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 Fishlock 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 Fishlock 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 Fishlock 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

[tiga]

Very sad news. My best wishes to Tyler, HMH and all the family and hope that Tyler eventually beats this horrid disease.

 

[Eat_em_Alive]

Terrible news
This kid has a character bigger than BenHur, I wish him and the family all the best in their fight

[Phil Mrakov]

All the best Tyler 

You're an inspiration

[WilliamPowell]

Best wishes to young Tyler, HMH and the enitre Fishlock family

[tony_montana]

Terrible news, all the best little buddy, prayers and well wishes are with you and your family

[cub]

Heartfelt wishes/Payers from CUB

[smasha]

Keep fighting young lad.

Best wishes and prayers to you.