It was on the soccer field in the spring 2008 that Elham noticed something was wrong with her 11-year-old son, Tymaz. The avid soccer player lacked his usual energy and vigor for a game that was his passion ever since anyone could remember. Acting on a mother’s intuition, Elham requested medical tests through the family physician.

Within a week, the Richmond Hill youth was in the hospital being treated for leukemia. Nearly seven months of chemotherapy followed. From the hospital bed, Tymaz was in constant telephone contact with his team mates, cheering them on to play harder and score goals when he couldn’t.

Returning to the soccer field fuelled the youth’s determination to beat the disease. Today, Tymaz is in remission. Check-ups are monthly.

He returned to the game early in 2009 and continues to make up for lost goals on a rep team in the GTA’s Central Soccer League. He played 15 games and scored nine goals at the Golden Goal Tournament Park in Lake George, New York in July.

It was no surprise when his heart-felt wish was to attend the FIFA 2010 World Cup in South Africa. His wish will be granted by The Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada and sponsored by XanGo.

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