Meet Nick – a 16-year-old with an undeniable light, a deep love for Jesus, and a loyalty to his family that runs deep. Nick’s greatest passion is baseball. He’s been playing since he was 5-years-old and has been a die-hard Atlanta Braves fan for as long as he can remember.
This past summer, Nick’s life changed in an instant. While hanging out with friends at the pool and filming a fun TikTok video, he dove head first into the shallow end, breaking his neck and becoming paralyzed. What followed were three challenging months in the hospital, spent between the ICU and inpatient rehab. However, Nick met every challenge head-on, with incredible strength, unshakeable determination, and a sense of humor that never left him. An accident that could have shattered most spirits only brought Nick closer to his faith. His resilience, positivity, and perspective have left everyone around him in awe as he continues to shine with a wisdom and joy far beyond his years.
Though he can no longer play baseball, that hasn’t stopped Nick from showing up. He’s the loudest one in the stands cheering on his friends at their rec league games, and he never misses a Braves game on TV. Nick dreams of becoming a baseball coach and motivational speaker, using his story to inspire others.
His ultimate dream? To attend a Braves game in person and meet the players who’ve inspired him every step of the way.
