an inspiration

have a little look

at what my amazing friend, nicole, is up to.

nicole is the healthiest kid on the block,

{i know this because we both lived on the same little street, villa way}

and was recently diagnosed with breast cancer.

on may 15th,

just 26 days after her mastectomy, 

she began her bike ride from arcata

to the marin cancer institute

for her first chemotherapy treatment.

three hundred and twenty miles, ya'll.

6 days of pedaling.

with her super sweet husband, garrett,

and two precious kiddos {ages 2 & 5}
following in their VW bus.

as a testament to the amazing community

that is arcata, on the day of her departure,

she had dozens of friends

delivering jars of fresh juice
and broth for her ride.

many even rode part-way with her
as she pedaled out of town.

nicole is raising awareness and money

for 2 amazing organizations,

if you are inclined to make a donation:

the center for integrative health and wellness

and

the humboldt community breast health project

with her massive bike ride behind her,
she is setting a new goal 
of pedaling at least one mile every day
through her chemo and radiation treatments,
scheduled to be completed december 1, 2012.

i have known nicole & garrett for many years.

the loveliest folks you could ever hope to meet.

{they own a handmade organic ice cream shop: the arcata scoop}

please visit nicole's blog,
:: kicking my cancer ::

{i'm adding it to my sidebar}

and send her all the love & support

you can muster.

♥