If you know Tyson, you already know what kind of man he is.

Ty is a devoted husband, a dad to two amazing kids—a 12-year-old daughter and a 16-year-old son—and the kind of friend who shows up when you need him.

He's hardworking, generous, stubborn, and always willing to lend a hand. He doesn't do it for recognition or expect anything in return. That's simply who Ty is.

Family is everything to him. He's the dad on the sidelines, supporting his kids in the things they love. He's the husband who works hard for his family. He's the friend, coworker, and neighbor you know you can call when you need help.

And if you know Ty, you probably also know how much he loves cars.

Recently, he's been spending time at the local high school sharing that passion with students—teaching them about cars, answering their questions, and passing along the knowledge he's gained over the years.

Now the guy who is always there for everyone else needs us to be there for him.

On July 23, 2026, Ty went in for a CT scan thinking he might have a hernia.

About an hour later, he was told the results were concerning and that he needed someone to take him to the emergency room immediately.

Later that night, Ty was told he had cancer.

His wife and kids were four hours away on vacation.

In the span of a few hours, what Ty thought was going to be a relatively routine medical issue turned his family's world upside down.

Further testing confirmed that Ty has mantle cell lymphoma, a rare and aggressive form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. He is now beginning the fight none of us ever imagined he'd have to face.

There are a lot of things we can't control right now. But one thing we can do is help make sure Tyson and his family don't have to fight the financial side of cancer alone.

This fundraiser is meant to help with medical and hospital expenses, treatments and medications, ongoing appointments, lost income, household expenses, and the unexpected costs that are inevitably going to come along the way.

More importantly, it's meant to give Ty a little breathing room so he can concentrate on one thing:

Getting better and getting back home to his family.

I've told Tyson something that I truly believe:

What happens to us does not define us. What we make of the situation and how we handle the trials placed in front of us is what defines us.

And anyone who knows Tyson knows one more thing:

He's one tough, stubborn son of a bitch.

This is going to be hard. There will be painful days. But Ty isn't going into this fight alone. He's got his wife, his kids, his family, his friends, his coworkers, and an entire community standing behind him.

If you're able to donate, please do. No amount is too small. Every dollar helps take one more worry off this family's shoulders.

If you aren't able to donate, sharing this fundraiser costs nothing and can make an enormous difference.

And most importantly, please pray for Tyson, his wife, and their kids.

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” — Philippians 4:13

Tyson has spent his life showing up for other people.

Now it's our turn to show up for him.