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A letter of “Thanks” from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital

Nick’s Picks has steadily grown from one center to 15. Last year was a record year of growth. In 2016, Nick’s Picks distribution more than doubled. We added 8 centers, […]
Read MoreMaking a World of Difference since 2012

Hello Nick’s Picks Family! After a tremendous journey with a goal to help kids facing a chronic illness as I did from birth, it’s with a somewhat heavy heart that […]
Read MoreNick’s Picks V.I.P: Maren Grace Foster

To kick off 2018 we are very proud to introduce our first Nick’s Picks V.I.P. of the year, Maren Grace Foster, 4 years old, from Barboursville, WV. […]
Read MoreNick’s Picks Branches Out to Wisconsin

Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Wisconsin, is the latest edition to the growing list of centers served by Nick’s Picks. Nick’s Picks was a approached by the parents of an […]
Read MoreNick’s Picks Awarded Sunstate Equipment Foundation Grant

Nick’s Picks is very honored to have been chosen to receive a Sunstate Equipment Foundation Grant to continue our work providing fun-filled backpacks to hospitalized, isolated children. “Sunstate Foundation is […]
Read MoreNick’s Picks Launches New Website Feature

2017 was a time for serious growth and change for Nick’s Picks. From adding new centers, to updating our website and receiving some significant grants, Nick’s Picks continued to expand. […]
Read MoreHoliday Fundraiser provides 40 backpacks for the holidays
December at Dermatology & Laser of Del Mar meant helping Nick’s Picks provide backpacks to area hospitals for the Christmas holiday. The third annual Dermatology & Laser of Del Mar- […]
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An Interview with Nick Wallace, founder of Nick’s Picks

2018 is here! The New Year is a time for new goals and reflecting on the previous year’s accomplishments. I recently sat down with Nick Wallace, the founder of Nick’s […]
Read MoreNick’s Pick’s End of Summer Delivery!

What better way to kick off the first week of my senior year at Torrey Pines than to spread some love…. and make a backpack delivery. I spent the afternoon […]
Read MoreNick’s Picks Recognized by Assemblyman Brian Maienschien

April 27th was a day like any other, until I got the most awesome surprise. I was sitting in Spanish class at Torrey Pines High School and I received a […]
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