On August 16th, we lost our best friend, Nicole Calabrese, to a tragic overdose on her 22nd birthday. The pain of her passing is something we’re still trying to come to terms with. Nicole was more than just a friend — she was family to everyone. Her laugh could light up a room, her heart was bigger than most, and she had a way of making everyone feel seen and loved, even on her hardest days.

We are raising money in her remembrance — not just to say goodbye, but to celebrate who she was, to share her story, and to create something lasting in her honor. The funds will go toward her service and a tribute that reflects the beautiful, bold, and loving spirit she shared with us all. If we raise more than needed, we will donate the remainder to an addiction awareness — causes that now mean more to us than ever.

Nicole struggled, like many do, but she was not defined by her struggle. She was strong, selfless, kind, and full of love everyday. We want to make sure her life is remembered for all the light she brought into this world and to everyone she touched on her time on earth.

If you’re able to donate, share, or even just send a kind word, it means the world to us. Thank you for helping us honor Nicole. She deserves the world.