Michelle Offredo

Update on Nick: October 2, 2026 5 Weeks of Treatment Dear Friends, Family, and Supporters, We want to share a heartfelt update on Nick and express our deepest gratitude to everyone following his journey. Considering everything he is currently facing, Nick is doing remarkably well and maintaining an incredibly resilient spirit. Medical Progress & Treatment Update For the past five weeks, Nick has been undergoing intensive, daily chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Getting to these early morning sessions every single day is a massive undertaking, and we are profoundly grateful to his mom, Leisha, and his uncle, Dave, for ensuring he never misses an appointment. The daily regimen is understandably taking a toll on his energy levels, leaving him quite fatigued. However, we are thrilled to report that he still has a great appetite, which is a huge win during this kind of intense medical treatment! His final scheduled treatment date, for this phase of treatment, is just around the corner on October 12. The Emotional Weight: Separated From His Children While Nick is fighting hard on the medical front, he is carrying an incredibly heavy emotional burden. His absolute biggest wish throughout this battle is simply to be surrounded by the love of his children. Unfortunately, the situation with his ex-wife has made this impossible, adding immense heartbreak to an already agonizing time. Despite official court orders granting him weekly visitation rights and overnight stays, his ex-wife continues to compromise and block these visits. Nick has not been allowed to have a single overnight stay with his boys, and even his standard weekly time with them is being denied. Nick deeply wishes that his ex-wife would find it in her heart to encourage their children to see him, especially during this critical time when he needs their strength and presence the most. Parental encouragement could make all the difference. Adding to this pain, the protection order his ex-wife placed on him before his daughter turned 18 remains active today. Being completely alienated from his children while facing a severe health crisis is a level of emotional trauma no one should have to endure. Nick is fighting every day for his health, but the pain of not being allowed to see his kids is a constant, heavy shadow over his recovery. Financial Challenges Because of his intensive health battles, Nick still has no income and is completely unable to work. Navigating complex family legal hurdles and trying to enforce his parental rights requires resources he simply does not have right now. The daily costs of living and fighting an illness do not stop, and your continued financial support is what keeps him afloat. A Message of Gratitude Through all of this, Nick wanted to make sure everyone knows how much they mean to him. He is profoundly grateful for his family doing everything they can to help him navigate this crazy journey. To everyone who has reached out, visited, called, donated, and sent well-wishes: Nick appreciates each and every one of you. Your kindness is the fuel that keeps him going. Please continue to share this page, keep Nick in your thoughts and prayers, and donate if you are able. Every single dollar brings him peace of mind so he can focus on his physical healing and the fight for his family. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Today August 31, 2026 update Nick just started his treatment plan for GBM — six weeks of chemo and radiation, every single day. It’s an intense schedule, but he’s going into it with a strong spirit. He’s staying positive and, for now, still feeling pretty good, which we’re grateful for. On top of the physical and mental toll, Nick is unable to work while he goes through treatment, which makes this support even more essential right now. He knows this is a fight for his life, and he’s meeting it head-on. Your support — whether it’s a donation, a message, or just keeping him in your thoughts — means more than you know as he takes this next step. We’ll keep you posted as treatment continues. Thank you for standing with him.