It was summer 2003 and Nichole was living with friends at the New Jersey Shore. Having just turned 21, she was getting the most out of the beach and the happy hours when her right leg became numb and difficult to control.

A very special thank you goes out to newlyweds, Sue and Justin Esposito.  Sue, a friend of Nichole’s since grade school, married her college sweetheart on August 23, 2008, in Philadelphia.  In lieu of favors, Sue and Justin decided to make a generous donation to Nichole’s CORD, making their special day not just about their future, but also about the future of those

Nichole's CORD Foundation hosted an event at The Field House (www.fieldhousephilly.com) in Philadelphia on April 4th, 2009.  The cost of the event was $30 per person and included appetizers, domestic drafts, and house wine.  Music was provided by a local DJ.  The band Bayshore Drive also entertained guests with an acoustic perfor