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Support Nicole's Battle Against Breast Cancer

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Hey everyone,

I’m reaching out to ask for your support for one of my dearest friends, Nicole, who recently received a life-changing diagnosis: Triple Positive Grade 3 Invasive Ductal Carcinoma on April 18, 2025.

Nicole’s treatment plan is intense – 5 months of chemotherapy, breast surgery, a year of targeted infusions every 3 weeks, and long-term medications. She’s also hoping to use cold capping during chemotherapy to try and save her hair, one small but meaningful way of holding onto a bit of normalcy in this whirlwind.

As if that wasn’t enough, Nicole just graduated from grad school in August after six years of hard work, determination, and countless late nights. She’s poured her heart into building a bright future, but like so many recent graduates, she hasn’t had much time to build up the kind of savings needed for a crisis like this.

Despite these challenges, Nicole remains the brightest sunflower in the field – radiating warmth, strength, and positivity even in the face of this daunting journey. She’s a fierce fighter, ready to take on cancer with every ounce of her spirit, and we want to make sure she can focus fully on healing without the heavy weight of financial worries.

If you’re able, please consider donating to help Nicole crush this cancer. Every contribution, big or small, will make a meaningful difference and remind her that she’s not in this fight alone.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your support, love, and prayers.

With love,
Anita
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    Anita Nagle
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    Grand Rapids, MI
    Nicole LaPlena
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