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Support Nicholas's Miraculous Recovery

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Help Nicholas on His Road to Recovery

On Sunday, February 9th, my brother Nicholas went to the ER, initially thinking he was battling a viral infection. He spent 24 hours there, but by Monday, February 10th, his condition worsened, and he coded. The medical team fought tirelessly to bring him back, and after a long battle, they were able to stabilize him using ECMO, a life-saving procedure. Since then, Nicholas has undergone numerous surgeries and procedures. We are witnessing an incredible, miraculous recovery—his progress is nothing short of a miracle.

Nicholas is still in critical condition, but the doctors have told us that they are no longer focused on just saving his life—they are now working on improving his quality of life. A nurse who has been with the team for 8 years shared that in all her time on the floor, she has only seen 2-3 people survive under the circumstances Nicholas faced. Her exact words were, “This is nothing short of a miracle.” We are incredibly grateful for everyone who has prayed for him, and we are witnessing God’s power at work in real time.

That being said, Nicholas has a very long road ahead of him. He is now being transferred from OSF up to Chicago to be surrounded by a team of specialists. He will need to undergo more procedures and surgeries and will eventually require extensive rehabilitation therapy. While we are thankful for the medical care he is receiving, the costs are mounting, even with insurance. There are so many unknowns about what his future will look like, but we know that for a while, things are going to be very different for him.

As his brother, I’m asking for two things:
1. Prayers for Healing:
Please continue to pray that God will provide Nicholas with peace and comfort as he continues to heal, and that he will find strength in knowing that his life was saved for a reason.

2. Monetary Support:
We humbly ask that you consider making a donation to help us cover medical expenses, the transfer to Chicago, rehabilitation therapy, transportation and lodging to Chicago and much much more.

Your support—whether through prayers, donations, or simply sharing this—means the world to us. We are so thankful for the community of people standing with us during this challenging time.

Thank you for being part of Nicholas’s miracle.
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    Nate Holt
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    Randolph, IL

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