Brierley – Strength In Numbers

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On April 13, 2015, Nicole & Justus Brierley’s 9-year old son, Nick, underwent brain surgery at The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital in Portland, Maine, to remove a golf ball-sized cancerous tumor attached to his cerebellum. The tumor was diagnosed as a medulloblastoma, the most common malignant brain tumor afflicting children. Further pathology reports led to an invitation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, where they have a program to target Nick’s specific type of tumor. Having recently moved to Maine, the Brierley’s are now relocating again to fulfill these devastating demands of cancer treatment. Justus and Nicole decided it was crucial for their family to stay together, as it was especially important to Nick. Being with his younger brother, Joey (7) and sister Julia (5), brightens his darkest days.

With their faith and trust in God, Nicole & Justus left everything behind, including Justus’ job, to get Nick the care he needs. They will incur expenses like housing, food, and simply raising their kids 1,200 miles from their closest relatives. When they can, and as Nick’s treatment will allow, they will return to Maine, incurring travel costs. Nick will be undergoing radiation and chemotherapy at St. Jude for almost a year while his parents earn no income and have expenses in both Maine and Tennessee - expenses that will surely go beyond this time for follow-up care, medication, etc.

Please support the Brierley family and rally around Nick as he bravely fights, and beats, cancer!

Fundraising Team

  • Liz Twombly Kristen Oliver
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  • Co-Campaign Manager
  • Kristen Oliver
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  • Co-Campaign Manager
  • Nicole Brierley
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  • Campaign Owner

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Nov 18

Ready for round 5

Update posted by Nicole Brierley at 04:27 pm

I didn't even realize it has been so long since I updated this site! If you haven't found our Facebook page already, https://www.facebook.com/nicholasbrierley/?ref=hl, you can follow Nick's story there and read about the last couple months. I guess I have been better about Facebook posts because it is easier to. . . . .

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Aug 24

First Round of Chemo Complete

Update posted by Nicole Brierley at 03:12 am

Nick spent 4 days admitted in the hospital after he started chemo on Aug. 8th. After he was discharged, we went back to our room in one of the St. Jude housing facilities, where we wait to be moved to the long term housing, as soon as a room is. . . . .

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Jul 06

Home sweet home!

Update posted by Nicole Brierley at 06:00 pm

Our first week home has flown by. We've been busy enjoying these New England summer days, something we will miss in Memphis. It?s been a joy to watch the kids just being kids, at the lake, the beaches and at home with friends. They swim together, make snacks, and play. . . . .

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Jun 22

Got our plane tickets home!! 3 treatments left!

Update posted by Nicole Brierley at 03:50 am

Earlier this week, Joey and Julia headed home with MeMere and Poppi, but we will be right behind them! Before they left, we had a chance to check out the Memphis Botanic Garden. They allowed us in at no charge, and we are so appreciative of this especially because we. . . . .

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Jun 15

Another week down, 8 treatments to go!!

Update posted by Nicole Brierley at 02:24 am

We reached two big milestones in Nick's cancer recovery plan this week! The first is, last Wednesday marked the end of radiation to Nick's spine and entire brain! We were anxious for this day to come because it meant he could benefit from less radiation in several ways. Nick has. . . . .

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Jun 08

Halfway done with radiation!

Update posted by Nicole Brierley at 01:55 am

Last Tuesday Nick reached the halfway milestone of his radiation treatments! We are praying that he will only need 3 more sedated sessions. As Nick is continuing to drop weight, we are really looking forward to days without the eating restrictions necessary for anesthesia. Not only is he NPO mornings. . . . .

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Jun 01

We made it through "Memphis in May"

Update posted by Nicole Brierley at 01:28 am

This week we started our appointments on Tuesday in honor of Memorial Day. To our surprise, there were no parades or special events, but that didn't stop us from celebrating at the Ronald McDonald House. My guys were dressed in their red, white & blue to show our appreciation for. . . . .

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Jun 01

We made it through "Memphis in May"

Update posted by Nicole Brierley at 01:19 am

This week we started our appointments on Tuesday in honor of Memorial Day. To our surprise, there were no parades or special events, but that didn't stop us from celebrating at the Ronald McDonald House. My guys were dressed in their red, white & blue to show our appreciation for. . . . .

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May 24

Week 3

Update posted by Nicole Brierley at 12:17 am

I'm excited to say, Joey and Julia finally made it to Memphis earlier this week, with Nick's Poppi! They have spent the last few days (after Nick's apts.) building Legos, playing with rc toys, and playing video games together. It is so good to have dinner as a family, and. . . . .

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May 16

Our first 2 weeks at St. Jude

Update posted by Nicole Brierley at 03:58 pm

Looking back over the past 2 weeks, I first think about how busy we have been! Every morning, we receive a schedule for his day. Since we are taking part in this clinical trial they want to know everything there is about Nick before we begin radiation treatment so they. . . . .

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US$20,651
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