Help Brittany and Nick Through This Freak Accident-Recovery

Support for Brittany, Nick, and Their Family During Recovery

Hi, my name is Nicole, and I’m starting this GoFundMe on behalf of my best friend Brittany, her boyfriend Nick, and their three sweet children. Brittany is the owner of Top Tier Cleaning & Junk Removal LLC, Nick operates the entire Junk Removal side, and I have the privilege of helping her manage and operate the business. Right now, she and her family are facing one of the hardest seasons of their lives—and I’m asking for your support to help carry them through it.

Last week, they took a short family getaway to Long’s Retreat to spend some much-needed time together. On Friday, their world turned upside down. Nick dove into the lake and hit his head on the bottom. Long's Retreat staff and patrons were quick to respond and help in the emergency, and we will forever be thankful. He was immediately care-flighted to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center for emergency treatment.

Thankfully, he didn’t suffer brain damage—but the impact severely aggravated existing arthritis in his cervical spine (C2-C6), causing it to push together and bruise his spinal cord. After extensive evaluation, neurosurgeons had to perform one of the most painful surgeries possible: removing part of his spine and bone to relieve pressure and make room to reduce swelling.

Nick now has a 5-inch incision on the back of his neck and faces a minimum 3-month recovery. The nerve pain he’s experiencing through his arms may or may not go away—but we are praying for full healing and relief.

Through all of this, Brittany has been by his side—juggling hospital visits, hotel stays, their children, and managing a small business. As you can imagine, this is emotionally, physically, and financially overwhelming.

How You Can Help

All proceeds from this fundraiser will go directly to the family to help with:

I’m also accepting snack donations and easy-prep meals to help Brittany feed the kids and keep them stocked while she's between the hospital and home. Once they return, I plan to organize a Meal Train so they can focus on healing—not cooking.

If you feel led to help, every donation makes a difference. Whether it’s $5 or $50, it helps lift a little weight off their shoulders. If you can’t give financially, please consider dropping off snacks or freezer meals—or sharing this post to help us spread the word, and prayers.

Let’s show Brittany, Nick, and their kids that their community stands behind them. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers—especially for Nick’s pain to ease and for full healing to come.

With love and thanks,

<3 Nicole