Riding For Tyler

Tyler is a 15 year old boy who lives near Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia.

He was diagnosed with FOP (Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva) when he was 12.

Each spring we do a fundraiser to raise money for Tyler's future expenses, while giving back to the fabulous and supportive SML community by providing a free event for families.

It's called Riding for Tyler because Tyler used to ride horses with his mom but he is now unable to.

Learn about Tyler, FOP, our events and how you can help!

‘Riding with Tyler’ fundraiser puts the spirit of fun at the center for local teenager Tyler HanfAt the conclusion of the pie-in-the-face contest, Mike Hanf stood before the crowd and shared a few words. “As a parent with a child who has a condition for which

SML family spreads awareness for son’s rare medical conditionTyler was diagnosed in November of 2020.

First big event held for Franklin County child with rare FOP diseaseMore than 400 people showed up to the Riding for Tyler #cureFOP event Sunday in Moneta and enjoyed a variety of activities such as face painting, horse riding, cornhole, frisbee

Local family shares story of their son's rare conditionThe Hanf family of Moneta is on a mission to educate everyone they meet about a rare condition their son Tyler has. It is called Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva or FOP.