4/18/18 -3:15pm 

The fundraiser  is not needed at this time per the family request they have asked that I stop the fundraising.  They will let me know when/if they will need that support later. 

For now, all the donations will remain in the fund raising account and if unused, the will be returned in full.  Thank you to all Dale's friends and support for caring and helping in the only way we can right now.  Please keep sending positivity to Dale and his family.  Please think deeply about a time Dale made you laugh and really feel it... from there I ask that you send him your thoughts and prayers of gratitude for that moment and continue wishing more just like it for him and his family.  Truly feeling the moment is key, feel it then send your positive thoughts and prayers to enjoy another moment of the same.

With love and gratitude,
Amanda Metzger



STROKE of ACTION

The story of how my best friend suffered a stroke and it caused MASSIVE-DETERMINED action to achieve the dreams we discussed so often.

Amanda:  "Something will happen to show a way, a path on what you need to do"
Dale:  "I am stuck, I don't know how to start this thing?"  He was referring to his goal and dream of starting Nicholls Foundation.
Amanda:  "Start with WHY and end with SO THAT ... and answer it."
Dale:  "I'm just not sure what to do next, I'm not seeing."


That was a snippet of conversation that we had a couple weeks before this happened.  What you wonder?  Well, my best friend, Dale Nicholls, suffered a massive stroke on Friday the 13th.  He was NOT found for 12+ hours.

I cried for hours, I could not see... literally.  I imagined the worst things and I could not control my emotions.  

BINGO!  That was when I had a realization; Dale and I talked so many times about state of mind, mindset, presence in the moment to remaining composed and able to deal with what was next.  See, Dale, though he was dealing with his own pain and challenge in life, choose to coach me.  Over time he would teach me about team building and coaching lessons; in exchange, I would give him my spiritual guru talks about how I see the world and how I feel deeply it is in all of us to change it to what we dream of by actions taken once we wake. 

After all, everything you see around you was someone's idea at one point.  Now it is real.  The phone you hold, the keyboard you peck at, the speakers that play the music you love which was also an idea that someone recorded.  You see, it is all a mindset.  If you dream it you can achieve it.  Dale and I talked so often about this.  For 4 years we have grown together because of what we were willing to teach each other in full trust and transparency.  You see, no one can really help you; and the damn sure can't if they don't know EVERYTHING... I mean how could they.

So, I decided to do just that.  I picked myself up and went into "Action-Amanda" mode!  I started this Go Fund Me page at first moment to help Dale in his situation.  Later that day, I realized that this IS the BEGINNING!  The start of achieving a man's life dream and goals so his legacy could grow, continuing to touch many.  

He is not in the best state, paralyzed on the right side from head to toe, his right side of the brain is still not getting blood flow.  All I have been told by the family is that is still the same. But, when Jamie Thompson got to seem him she said he was swallowing pudding.  That is a HUGE change from yesterday where he could not.  I FEEL THAT PROGRESS and RECOVERY are possible.  I have seen it and know others that have seen it too.  I can't say he will be better 100% or that he will not get worse.  What I am saying is that I will do all I can to live each day towards the dreams he expressed in hopes that one day he will join me and our conversation will be a reflection of how, again, the Universe gives us what we want, just not how we thought.  We plan things and they often go wrong.  It's not what goes wrong or right, it is what you do after that makes the difference.  I will live each day in humble expression of the care he gave me in.  After my double-rollover accident he was MY ONLY anchor keeping me from action I would regret.  I will be his and I hope his family allows this.

(Refining the VISION and MISSION once I go over my notes from Dale and I having previous discussions)

Dale Nicholls Foundation:  MISSION

Our mission is to create bridges to resources making things impossible possible for those that least expect it but are most deserving because of their expression of selflessness, love and care as they live their life.

Dale Nicholls Foundation: VISION
Our sole purpose and reason for existence is to provide resources that help foster the act of caring, support and giving so that we can create more leaders, coaches and mentors.  In this action we will achieve our highest goal of helping young and old minds alike finding ways to make life possible in the way they dream, through their actions.

Planned Resources:
Our initial plans include setting up foundation guidelines that permit issuance of further resources while gearing up the grass root and marketing plans.  Resource channels include but are not limited to, cash aid for non-medical related financial obligations for the recipient(s), meal and housekeeping assistance, transportation assistance, and other needs to care for those accepted into the program.  Though we currently have a single program designed to support the recovery and well-being of stroke victims, is our goal to add programs to further fulfill our future plans to work with youth sports and fill the gaps in leadership, coaching and mentoring.

Awarded Recipient:
Dale Nicholls

*This detail is put in for visitors to understand that we are formalizing the efforts for fund raising on behalf of Dale Nicholls.   As part of Dale's goals in life, this foundation will continue to serve the community long after Dale recovers.  It is our goal to aid in the maximum recovery efforts possible for Dale.  Once reached the next recipient of care and will be chosen and the programs will be futher developed as per the visions of Dale Nicholls and his desires to see the special light in each  person and find way to let it shine while creating honorable leadership, coaches and mentors.

For further info please contact:
Amanda Metzger - Co-Founder / Director
720-292-6577 (BTW, this is my "BidMyVid APP - Founder/CEO" cell Phone)
www.DaleNichollsFoundation.com