Update: Tyros, an excellent man and Lfc supporter,  is no longer with us. His heart couldn't cope with the complexity of the operation. My "thank you" to whoever contributed their pennies…

Hello to everyone. 

Since tipping has no cost for Publish0x users I thought that they might feel generous for this guy here. 

(Yes, I will donate all your tipping. Ofc, if you feel like, you can check his page and donate directly)

Hi, I am John Tyros, a 25 years old man living in Greece.

I was only 6 months old when my journey started. I was diagnosed with spondylo-epiphyseal dysplasia congenital; SED congenital with scoliosis. It is a rare medical condition that causes serious physical disabilities.

----MY STORY----

At the age of 7, I underwent my first surgeries in Greece (2002). Afterwards, I started hormone therapy for 6 months that was crucial for my normal growth and development. At the same time, I was wearing a brace for 15 hours a day, taking it off only to shower and sleep, a procedure that I had followed for 1 year. Then it followed 2 surgeries in Greece in 2004 (9 years old) and in 2007 (12 years old).

Many years later, when I was 13 years old I had to travel with my family to America to undergo another series of challenging surgeries. Application of halo traction and posterior spinal fusion were some of the orthopedic surgical procedures that I went through during that time. Unfortunately, due to some medical mistakes by Greek doctors, that the American medical team was unaware of, they were not able to complete the surgeries.

At this time, while being 25 years old, doctors have made it clear. It is my only chance for a last surgical operation that can help me fully recover. So with the help of an excellent medical team, we made the decision to proceed with the Vertebral Column Resection (VCR) for Deformity surgery.

Ι will travel with my family to the United States to begin this multi-step procedure. During this time, I’ll have to remain hospitalized for multiple weeks. Unfortunately, the medical and travel expenses are staggering. That is why I created this account, asking for your help in this long journey of mine.

Having this surgery will not only help me recover but it will also allow me to do things that I wasn’t able to do before (driving a car, helping my father at the farm, go surfing with my friends, and more) and all the things that will allow me to have a normal life.

There is no amount too small or too big. Your participation, of any kind, though will be of great importance to me and be most appreciated. All donations will be used for medical bills, travel costs related to my condition, and my upcoming hospitalization.

I would also appreciate it if you could share my story with anybody you know. The more the donations, the quicker I can achieve my goal.

With gratitude,

John