Help the Newly-weds Mandi and Nick battle Lymphoma

For those of you that know me, you have likely had the pleasure of meeting my best friend Mandi. She is an incredibly kind, outgoing and energetic person. As soon as you meet her you can’t help but enjoy her company. She recently got married this past August to the love of her life Nick. They also recently spent their honeymoon in Mexico and returned with hopes of starting a family together.

Shortly after their trip they both became sick with the flu. Thinking it was just something they caught on their trip they didn’t think much of it. Mandi got better but unfortunately Nick did not. As his symptoms grew worse he finally decided to take a trip to the emergency room in Kemptville to get checked out.

After reviewing his blood work the doctors recommended that he be transferred to the Ottawa General Hospital immediately for further testing as the results didn’t look good.

Upon arrival at the Ottawa General more tests were completed only to discover that Nick has been diagnosed with Burkitt Lymphoma. It is an aggressive form of Lymphoma that will require multiple rounds of chemotherapy, and other treatments in order for Nick to feel better.

Not all of these treatment options will be covered for him, and as a result his wife Mandi will be continuing to work as much as possible, while also taking care of her husband in the hospital. This will require many trips back and forth between Kemptville and Ottawa for her. It means she is trying her very best to keep up with a mortgage and bills while her husband is unable to work for what will be at minimum the next 6 months.

It also means that the family they were hoping to start together will now involve fertility treatments at the Ottawa Fertility Centre. All of which will cost a significant amount for them both.

In order to help relieve some of the financial burden for these two wonderful people, while they both struggle through this incredibly challenging and stressful time I am hoping we can raise some money to help make things a little easier for them both. Every little bit helps and I know they appreciate it so very much! Thank you to everyone that is able to help. Please send positive vibes and prayers their way so Nick can kick this cancers ass!