Nicole is the strongest person I know. When our son Nate was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor at just 7 weeks old, she never stopped being his mom, his comfort, and his biggest advocate.

During the hardest days in the hospital, Nicole was constantly by Nate’s side. She learned every detail of his care, asked questions, spoke up when something did not feel right, and made sure he always felt safe and loved. Even when she was scared and exhausted, she found a way to smile for him and keep our family moving forward.

Today, Nate is officially brain tumor free. Nicole continues to share his story and raise money for the doctors and research that saved his life. I saw firsthand how much courage, determination, and love she gave our son when he needed it most. Nate is incredibly lucky to have her as his mom, and I am incredibly lucky to have her as my wife.