Help Mike Di Tacchio Win Against Ewing Sarcoma

Our dear friend Michael Di Tacchio, proud father to Joseph 14 and Daniel 15, and devoted husband to Kari was very recently diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called Ewing Sarcoma. Mike has an exceedingly large tumour in his right leg just below the knee. It is inoperable because the muscles, tendons and veins are completely entangled within the tumour. He has urgently begun aggressive chemotherapy to stop the tumour from growing any larger and will receive chemo every three weeks for the next year. The most devastating reality is that Mike will have his leg amputated as soon as the chemo shows good results in shrinking the tumour.

Mike is an incredible man! He is a warm-hearted friend with a generous spirit and an affectionate family man who delivers the warmest hugs making you feel truly loved. No matter the setting, he lights up the room with his infectious laughter and swagger.

Mike also has the gift of creativity and is a celebrated hair stylist in Scarborough, and the Greater Toronto Area.

His cancer diagnosis is already shocking but for Mike to lose a limb is devastating. His recovery will require time, toughness, patience, and a lot of positivity. The treatment and impending operation will negatively impact Mike’s livelihood and his ability to provide for his family. He is self employed and his wife Kari works part time, so neither have adequate employment benefits and insurance.

Mike and his family need our help. Please, donate to assist with costs of medications and general day-to-day expenses. He will need a wheelchair, medications not covered by OHIP, physiotherapy, a prosthetic leg and much more. Please give what you can. Every dollar helps. We ask that you keep Mike in your thoughts and prayers to give him the strength he needs to battle this disease and come out on the other side stronger than ever!

As Martin Luther King said, “Somewhere along the way, we must learn that there is nothing greater than to do something for others.” Be great! Please share this with your social and personal network of family, friends and colleagues. Do something for Mike, his family, and in the end for yourself.

Thank you.