Nikki - Chair

Nikki is our founder, Chair and Queen Bee of PICCPals. In 2018 Nikki was sadly diagnosed with breast cancer which had spread to her lymph nodes. As a result, she had surgery. chemotherapy and radiotherapy and continues to be in and out of hospital.  She knows first hand how hard this can be on everyone, family & friends.  Whilst in lockdown a close friend in a cancer community was on her own. So Nikki made some purple sleeves to help her feel loved (purple was her favourite colour). It was at this point that she had her lightbulb moment and, with the help and support of a small group of fabulous humans, PICCPals was born!

Since we started Nikki has worked tirelessly to find ways of raising funds, recruiting volunteers and getting the word out about our fabulous group. She is the driving force along with her right hand girl, work wife and Vice Chair Zöe.

Why is she so passionate about this? In her own words "These sleeves give love to patients and send the message that we are with them all the way" she adds "but it's not just about the patients - the community we have built is more than a group, it's a tribe and it's the best tribe you can have" 

Nikki is not fond of the spotlight but without her we wouldn't exist... case closed!