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Stittsville is mourning the passing of Tysen Lefebvre on Christmas Day. Tysen was an extraordinary young man whose courage and generosity inspired our entire community. Despite living with Pfeiffer syndrome and undergoing more than 20 surgeries, he dedicated his life to helping others, raising over $1 million for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. He was 25 years old.
His remarkable courage and determination earned him numerous awards, including Stittsville Youth Citizen of the Year, the Mayor’s City Builder Award, and the Ontario Junior Citizen Ward. Tysen’s kindness and spirit touched countless lives.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family and many friends.
A community-wide celebration of life for Tysen will be held in the coming weeks. Please consider donating on behalf of Tysen Lefebvre to his favourite causes: Make-A-Wish Canada and The Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind.
UPDATE: Tysen’s Celebration of Life on January 20
Celebrate the life and legacy of Tysen Lefebvre, one of Ottawa’s iconic community and accessibility advocates. This Celebration of Life is a public memorial service for everyone who knew or was inspired by Tysen Lefebvre. Family, friends and community leaders will speak to Tysen’s memory and his lasting impact. Local musicians and friends of Tysen will perform. Attendance is free of charge. Your registration is requested to help determine numbers, but not essential. Registration via Eventbrite
- Recommended reading: How meeting Adam Sandler inspired Tysen Lefebvre to raise $1-million (via StittsvilleCentral.ca)
En mémoire de Tysen Lefebvre
Stittsville pleure le décès de Tysen Lefebvre survenu le jour de Noël. Tysen était un jeune homme extraordinaire dont le courage et la générosité ont inspiré toute notre communauté. Même s’il était atteint du syndrome de Pfeiffer et a subi plus de 20 opérations, il a passé sa vie à aider les autres et a recueilli plus d’un million de dollars au profit de la Fondation Rêves d’enfants. Il avait 25 ans.
Son courage et sa détermination remarquables lui ont valu de nombreuses récompenses, dont le prix Jeune de l’année de Stittsville, le Prix de bâtisseur de la Ville décerné par le maire et l’Ontario Junior Citizen Award. Tysen a touché quantité de personnes par sa gentillesse et son esprit.
Nous adressons nos plus sincères condoléances à sa famille et ses nombreux amis.
Un hommage communautaire de la vie de Tysen sera rendu dans les semaines à venir. Pensez à faire un don de la part de Tysen Lefebvre aux causes qui lui tenaient le plus à cœur : Rêves d’enfants Canada et Chiens-guides canadiens pour les aveugles.
- Lecture recommandée : How meeting Adam Sandler inspired Tysen Lefebvre to raise $1-million (sur le site StittsvilleCentral.ca)