For nearly 20 years, Nicole Reed has been the steady, calm voice behind the radio for the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). Day and night, she has guided state troopers, law enforcement officials, and the public through life-or-death emergencies. Her exceptional dedication earned her the prestigious ABCD Award for exceptional service. Today, Nicole and her husband, Eric, are facing a severe crisis of their own—and they need our help.
In January 2025, Eric received the devastating diagnosis of glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. Since then, he has fought bravely, completing intensive chemotherapy and radiation. Currently, he is undergoing an intensive treatment regimen, receiving Keytruda infusions every three weeks alongside using an Optune Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) wearable device to slow cancer cell division.
The physical and emotional toll of this battle has recently grown much heavier. Due to a severe systemic infection compounded by his cancer treatments, Eric recently had to undergo a grueling and unexpected surgery to have all of his teeth pulled. This unexpected medical emergency has added immense discomfort to his daily life, altering how he eats, communicates, and recovers.
Compounding this setback, Eric is battling aphasia (severe difficulty speaking and processing language) and a significant decline in mobility. To preserve his quality of life and fight for his independence, he is currently working through intensive, specialized medical regimens:
- Speech Therapy: Essential to help Eric navigate his aphasia, retraining his brain to find words, communicate his needs, and adjust to speaking after his extensive dental surgery.
- Physical Therapy: Vital neurological therapy focused on muscle strengthening, coordination, and fall prevention to keep him moving safely.
While Nicole continues to work full-time to maintain their health insurance, the reality of Eric’s complex daily care requires more than she can manage alone. They are now facing the immediate, critical need to hire a private caretaker to keep Eric safe, manage his therapies, and support him at home during the day.
Through every hurdle, Nicole stands beside Eric with profound strength and grace. Anchored deeply in their faith, they firmly believe this difficult journey will ultimately become part of Eric's testimony. However, the financial burden of specialized medical care, intensive therapies, oral reconstruction/prosthetics, travel for treatments, and private home care is completely overwhelming.
Nicole has spent two decades answering the call for others in their darkest hours. Now, it is our turn to answer the call for her.
Your generous donation will directly fund:
- Private home health care and respite care providers.
- Ongoing professional Speech and Physical Therapy sessions.
- Post-extraction dental care, specialized nutrition, and future oral prosthetic needs.
- Out-of-pocket medical expenses, travel costs, and daily living support.
Please consider donating, sharing this page, and keeping Eric and Nicole in your prayers. Every contribution buys relief, safety, and precious time for this deserving family.
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Reply from Nicole ReedSuttles3 weeks agoThank you so much Lemen family for your prayers and your donation. Thank you for stepping in to help close the gap. This has been an incredible journey, and we are so grateful for the team on our side.
Hang in there guys.
Reply from Nicole ReedSuttles3 weeks agoThank you so much for the encouragement and donation. We are so grateful to have a team of supporters by our side that make it a little easier navigating this journey. As always Thank YOU for the laughter - it is the best medicine.
Keeping you and your family in my prayers
Reply from Nicole ReedSuttles3 weeks agoThankyou so much Shawna for your love, support and prayers. We are so grateful for such a loving community.
We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Jeff & Christine Hause
Reply from Nicole ReedSuttles3 weeks agoThank you Hause Family for your generous donation! We are so grateful!! Your gift is deeply appreciated and will help us make better decisions moving forward. I cannot emphasize enough how much we appreciate this- your support came at exactly the right time. Thank you for walking out your faith and may God continue to bless you.
God is in control.
Reply from Nicole ReedSuttles3 weeks agoAmen, Amen, Amen... always. My Sgt you've been with me almost since the beginning of time lol ... I appreciate your friendship, your words of encouragement and your prayers. As you know, we are hoping to spread the greatness of God wherever we go - even in the bleakest of times.... but your generosity helps lighten the load and we are so grateful.
Blessing to the family
Reply from Nicole ReedSuttles3 weeks agoThank you my friend for always keeping it light.... the joy you have is contagious and appreciated. Thank you again for your help!
Reply from Nicole ReedSuttles3 weeks agoThank you, Mr. Snelling, for your help. Your generosity is truly appreciated and lightens the load so Eric can focus on the treatments.
Prayers to you all.....
Reply from Nicole ReedSuttles3 weeks agoThank you so much for your help (on and off the radio). You and your family have been such a blessing to us and we are so grateful for the prayers. May God continue to work through you with all you are doing for your community.
Reply from Nicole ReedSuttles3 weeks agoThank you so much for your donation, Steve. We are so grateful for our work family!
Strength is often not found in roaring battles, but in quiet, daily endurance. Your strength is so inspirational, may God continue to give you and your husband the strength to get through this.
Reply from Nicole ReedSuttles3 weeks agoAmen, Amen, Amen! Thank you friend for your encouragement and prayers. Thank you for your support. You have provided more than a donation...it's an inspiration to Eric to keep putting one foot in front of the other.
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