Hello, my name is Mychelle Nunez, and I am a fellow ISLA parent and, more importantly, a dear friend of Laci Haviland. Many of you know Laci as the proud mom of three amazing girls at ISLA, Lily (4th grade), Elise (2nd grade), and Ivy (Kindergarten). If you’ve been around the school, you also know how much of her heart she gives to all of our children.

Laci is one of those rare people who quietly holds so much together for others. As a nurse, she makes sure our kids are safe and cared for on field trips. She lovingly manages our lost and found. She helps in pre-K and jumps in whenever there’s a need, often behind the scenes, with no thought of recognition. I honestly cannot tell you the hours she spends making ISLA a better place for all of our kids. She is an amazing mom, friend, and human being, through and through.

In May, Laci’s world shifted when she was diagnosed with breast cancer after a routine mammogram. She underwent surgery in July, preparing for radiation, when another lump was found. The biopsy results were concerning, and now she faces another surgery in late August, followed by radiation later this month.

This has been a long and exhausting road for her and her family physically, emotionally, and financially. As her friend, I’ve seen her strength up close, but I’ve also seen the weight this journey has placed on her. That’s why I created this page: to give all of us a way to show up for someone who has shown up for us in countless ways.

Your support, whether through a donation, sharing this page, or simply keeping Laci, Blake, and the girls in your prayers, means more than words can ever express. Every bit of help gives them breathing room so Laci can focus on what matters most: healing and being with her family.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for standing with my friend. Let’s remind Laci that she is not alone and that her ISLA family and community are holding her up every step of the way.

We appreciate your love and support.