Pyro is a three-year-old boy who has lung cancer. He was diagnosed with the sickness a year ago. He has been undergoing surgery and chemotherapy since. It is really heartbreaking to know that such a young child (still a baby, right?!) is facing this dreaded disease. His Aunt Mec chronicles his brave battles in the blog “In Times of Pain.”.
Like every little boy, Pyro has his favorites — mocha cake, stuffed toys and wrestling. Pyro adores Batista. It is perfect timing to know that SMACKDOWN is coming this October. Pyro wishes to meet his idol. And we, friends of Pyro, would like to grant this little boy’s wish.
Several of us have tried contacting various foundations and WWE contacts. I have taken steps in trying to get in touch GMA-7’s Wish Ko Lang. I know that the SMACKDOWN event is scheduled for only 2 days, but I do hope that within the time that they are here, a little boy’s wish can be granted.
Perhaps you know a way to help make this wish come true. Perhaps you know Batista‘s agents, the people who make these kinds of events happen… Perhaps you know Batista himself! He will be making appearances in Massapequa, NY on Sept. 23; Raleigh, NC on Oct. 2; San Francisco, CA on Oct. 14. If you would like to help grant his wish, I can put you in touch with his family.
WANTED: BATISTA. We are trying the best we can to help Pyro meet his idol. We hope you can help grant this little boy’s wish too.
Hi! I'm Toni Tiu,
and I've been blogging at
at Wifely Steps since 2003. This started as a blog to help newly weds adjust to married life. It has evolved into a home and parenting blog. I write about things close to my heart -- good eats, good reads, family, marriage, and the little things that make everyday happy.
jojo
September 20, 2006 at 10:22 am (18 years ago)bless you Toni! Mec (and the rest of her family) are blessed to have friends like you.
Leah
September 20, 2006 at 11:44 am (18 years ago)I hope and pray that Pyro’s wish will come true. I posted also about his wish in my blog.
I am trying to forward the response to the email I sent out to Py’s parents but I dont know how to contact them. I will forward it to you instead. The response sounded very positive. If Batista is already going to be in the Philippines, I’m sure they can honor Pyro’s request.
delish
September 20, 2006 at 3:13 pm (18 years ago)indeed Jojo, we are blessed with friends like Toni, who has just kept on showering us with their kindness during these times of pain and uncertainties…
Thanks Toni…
annabanana
September 21, 2006 at 1:15 am (18 years ago)cge lets do this…let’s pray that pyro gets to meet BATISTA. ill email my brods and sis and see what we can do, even spreading the word can help. god bless you tones!
Kay
September 21, 2006 at 6:16 am (18 years ago)I emailed FM about the situation and asked for his help. I pray that we will be able to help out and that for some reason, he can get this going.
abby
September 21, 2006 at 7:18 am (18 years ago)I will pray for Pyro’s complete recovery..Try contacting the make-a-wish foundation to help grant Pyro’s wish, here is the contact info of their chapter in the Phils.
MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION
Suite 704-C I-Care Bldg
167Legaspi St.
Legaspi Village, 1229 Makati City
Tel/Fax- (632)8401553
email: info@makeawish.org.ph
website: http://www.makeawish.org.ph
diego
September 21, 2006 at 12:02 pm (18 years ago)I will pray for Pyro’s complete recovery. Take Care, Toni you are such a good friend. i hope you will be an inspiration to everyone.
eric
September 21, 2006 at 1:45 pm (18 years ago)toni,
my sister in law has already forwarded the email to ABS CBN manila. pag sundo ko sa kanya kanina sa airport. yun agad tinanong ko, kung na forward na nya sa ABSCBN manila, and oo daw. she gave me the names kung sino yung recipient, namy of them nakikita sa TV.
may god continue to bless Py and his loving parents
watson
September 21, 2006 at 4:20 pm (18 years ago)I asked a friend who works in ABS-CBN publishing to help out. Long shot daw but she’ll try.
Sidney
September 22, 2006 at 8:25 am (18 years ago)Got your email. I would gladly help but in this case I don’t know how.
I hope someone can help make his wish come true.
Toni
September 22, 2006 at 8:59 am (18 years ago)Hi everyone! Thank you, thank you for reading this post and for taking steps in helping make Pyro’s wish come true. Whether it is by spreading the word, contacting key people or lifting up prayers, those are very much appreciated by Pyro’s friends and family.
We’ll keep you posted on developments.
sachiko
September 22, 2006 at 11:16 am (18 years ago)Very nice toni..let’s hope pyro’s wish will come true.
Btw,done with the tag,thanks!
Tin
September 23, 2006 at 7:52 am (18 years ago)God bless li’l Pyro. I know how much Mec and her family loves him. We’ll be praying for his recovery and for his wishes to come true.