Supporting Nico Falls with Brain Cancer Costs

***UPDATE*** (5/29/2023)

Dear friends and supporters,

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Nico Falls (born Nephi Shurtleff) on Sunday, May 28th, 2023.

Nico faced his illness with courage and fought bravely until the end.

Your kind words and generous support during Nico’s journey were invaluable.

The GoFundMe campaign will remain active to cover medical and funeral expenses. As a tribute to Nico's extraordinary life, any contribution will be deeply appreciated.

We are grateful for your support and kindness during this challenging time. Let us continue to honor his memory together.

Thank you,

The Shurtleff Family

***UPDATE*** (1/31/23)

My Fight Continues!

After being diagnosed with Glioblastoma, a rare form of brain cancer, on August 30th 2022, with a major brain surgery that followed on September 3rd 2022 to remove bulk of tumor, I’ve been given a 2nd Chance at life!!

I’ve also completed 6 weeks of Radiation and I’m slowly recovering, but unfortunately need to be under 24/7 supervision because of post-radiation seizures.

February begins my new six-month journey of personalized medicine (mapped to my blood genome) IV infusions & a cocktail of pills that costs almost $20,000 a month, out of pocket, plus my insurance copays and ambulance bills are still owed at $75,000

Any financial help will be welcomed to take the burden off my parents & family. Love you all & God Bless! I will beat this and be a great advocate for brain cancer!

Thank You!

Love,

Nico

***UPDATE***

Great news! NO chemotherapy is needed! Only targeted radiation, 15 minutes a day until November 15, which has a 97% success rate, so I will be back hanging with you all by Thanksgiving!

Grateful for all your continued donations, please keep them going by sharing this link & supporting my family in Utah who is taking care of me. Any money we don't use, I will personally donate to Children's Cancer Hospital :)

Thank you - Nico

***UPDATE***

On the morning of Tuesday, August 30th, 2022 (the day before his birthday) Nico fainted and was taken to the emergency room. After several tests and an MRI, doctors discovered and successfully removed the tumor on September 3rd -- Please donate or share this link to help support his fight.

We seek to raise funds to assist in the various facets of life in the coming months, including medical costs associated with this diagnosis, and household/living expenses while he is recovering. Any amount contributed means the world to us. We will keep you updated on Nico's fight as more details emerge -- THANK YOU!