Nicole’s Story

Site created on July 19, 2023

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On the 4th of July, Nikki spent the day at the pool with her family. That evening she had difficulty getting her contact out of her left eye and her earrings out. The next morning, she noticed more weakness on her left side. After a doctor's appointment and further weakness, she went to the ER and a brain CT revealed a mass, which has now been determined to be a glioblastoma brain tumor. While these are not curable, they are treatable.


In addition to the brain mass, scans revealed an incidental finding of a sternal mass as well. While this is not as emergent at this time, it will also require intervention and treatment as well.


She is feeling motivated to fight like hell to be here for her 6-month-old miracle baby, Eli and her beautiful 5-year-old daughter, Sylvia. Also, her husband Mike who she has planned to grow old with!


With the state-of-the-art medical care and the love from her family and friends, Nikki truly is in the best hands possible! With this, her strong attitude and her young age, she has many options and tools available to keep her healthy for as long as possible. If you feel moved to assist Nikki and her family with this fight, please see the attached GoFundMe link.

Newest Update

Celebration of Life Details

Journal entry by Kat Dame —

Saturday is going to be a beautiful day (rain or shine) to celebrate, honor and remember Nikki. We will aim to start around 2:30pm, after people have time to get settled. When you drive into Meadowlark, go to the left side of the parking lot and you will see signs marking the event. If you cannot make it in person, the event will be recorded. 

In the interim, safe travels from wherever you are coming from and we will see you soon.
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