Nicole was diagnosed with a large Plexiform tumor in her lower abdomen and legs on her first birthday. There is the good, the bad and the ugly. The plexi keeps her from being able to walk on her own. The ugly came in January 2009 when the plexi which has caused damage to her kidney and bladder required a bypass of bladder. Unfortunately, the plexi continues to grow at a fast pace. Our prayers are to keep the plexi at a stand-still or slow pace to enable the research to catch up to make it melt away.

Nicole has a wonderful support system with family and friends. She attends Holy Child school, where she enjoys learning, singing, dancing, and playing with her friends. When she is not in school, she enjoys playing with her dolls, shopping and watching movies. Her Mickey Mouse goes everywhere we go, including countless doctor appointments and every MRI, dinner, travel, church and school.

Nicole's brother has taken his quest to teach the students of the Seckman middle school about NF. They are working on fundraisers for helping find a cure to NF. Our team is also joined by friends and family who are helping our family as we race to find a cure to give Nicole the ability to walk and be independent.

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