
Help Sylus Fight Bone Cancer (Osteosarcoma)
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My name is Tiffani, and I am fundraising for my 13 year old son, Sylus.
In October 2024, I was finally able to bring Sylus back home after a long and painful custody battle. When he returned, he weighed 197 lbs, and he told me his father had said his leg pain was just “growing pains.” Together, we began focusing on healthy eating and lifestyle changes. By May 2025, through incredible dedication, Sylus had worked his way down to 115 lbs. He was proud, confident, and healthier than ever.
But at the end of May, everything changed. One evening, Sylus collapsed in unbearable pain in his ankle. The very next morning, we rushed to the hospital where we learned the devastating news that he has a rare, aggressive form of bone cancer in his left leg.
Now, at only 13 years old, Sylus faces chemotherapy treatments lasting nearly a year, along with an upcoming surgery to amputate his left leg.
We have had to relocate to Toronto for his 10 months of treatment. I had to stop working to be with him full-time, and his little sister has been right by his side every single day. She refuses to leave him, offering him comfort, laughter, and love as he goes through the hardest fight of his life.
This journey has turned our lives upside down, and while we are doing everything we can to stay strong, we need help. The costs of living in Toronto, travel, medical needs, and everyday expenses have been overwhelming.
I’m humbly asking for support to help us through this difficult time. Every contribution, no matter the size, eases the weight on our shoulders and allows me to focus on what matters most, being there for Sylus and his sister as we walk through this together.
Sylus is strong, brave, and determined, and his sister’s unwavering love has been a light in this storm. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for standing with us on this journey.


Organizer
Tiffani Abate
Organizer
Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield, ON