Highlighting Heroes: Nic Russell

Nic Russell is the CEO of Kenzie’s Gift.
Kenzie's Gift is named after Nic’s daughter Mackenzie who tragically lost her life to Ewing’s sarcoma in 2005. Kenzie’s Gift is a charity that provides emotional support to young people and their families, affected by serious illness or bereavement.
Please donate at https://www.kenziesgift.com/webpages/single-donation/.

I had the pleasure of meeting Nic at TEDxInvercargill. Her speech moved me to tears.
Nic has been dealt tough hands.
Three months after Kenzie’s diagnosis, Nic was diagnosed with breast cancer. Nic’s treatment involved undergoing a double mastectomy and reconstruction, having her ovaries removed, six series of chemotherapy and taking cancer-fighting drugs for years. Nic is now cancer free.
At the age of 46, Nic was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s is a progressive, nuerodegenerative disease. It is believed 1% of people over the age of 60 have Parkinson’s.
Nic’s resilience, grace and beauty are an inspiration. 💙