Help Mr Toby Continue His Fight!!!

Almost two years ago, in the summer of 2021, Mr. Toby (aka. Tappin' Tobz) was diagnosed with a rare form of colon cancer. In the months following his diagnosis, he underwent surgery and several rounds of aggressive chemotherapy in order to eradicate the cancer from his body. These treatments took a toll on him, and he found it extremely difficult to return to work, which meant he could not provide for his family.

If you know Mr. Toby, you know he is the most kind and generous soul with a spirit and energy that can turn any frown into a smile. His passion for tap dance and for teaching has led him to educating and influencing students from across the state of New Jersey and beyond. Throughout the course of his treatments, he was sometimes still able to find the strength to come to the studio and teach because of his dedication to his students and dance family.

After his last round of chemotherapy, we had prayed and prayed for a cancer free 2023, so that Mr Toby could get back on his feet, into his tap shoes, and continue to dance and teach. Unfortunately, last month (April) following a hospital stay, we received the news from Toby that his cancer has returned aggressively.

We are asking for donations to help Mr Toby and his family pay for their living expenses and medical bills. At this time, Mr Toby will be out of the studio for several weeks while he undergoes some very aggressive treatments and will not be able to provide for his family and children. Please help us to help our tap teacher, who we love so dearly and who has been my friend since childhood. No amount is too little. Please help us to share this page with your friends, family, and strangers. We will not let Toby fight this cancer on his own.