Donate to Nicole's Fight and Future Family

Nicole was first diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in 2023. After treatment, she celebrated one year of remission in December 2024. Unfortunately, last week, Nicole had a scan done in preparation for surgery, and the scan showed that her cancer had returned. In addition to meeting with the oncologist to learn more about the plan to beat this a second time, Nicole and her husband, Chris, have met with a fertility specialist to discuss options as the treatment this go around may significantly affect their chances of having a baby.

A plan was put into action for Nicole to undergo IVF treatments immediately to prepare her eggs for freezing. The majority of this cost is out-of-pocket. Nicole will then begin chemotherapy in mid-February. After the chemotherapy, Nicole will be hospitalized for three to four weeks to receive a stem cell transplant.

Over the past two years, Nicole has become an integral part of the Admissions & Records and Recruitment departments and a friend to many across the College. Her fantastic personality and hilarious sense of humor brighten the days for so many. Nicole and Chris will have a lot on their plates over the next several months, not the least of which is the financial burden of regular trips to and from St. Louis for treatment, the cost of treatment, and time off from work. Any assistance you can give to help ease the burden on Nicole and Chris would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

Nicole's Laker family