8/12/13 - A golf outing and entertainment event is planned later this week in memory of a Pinckney couple's son who lost his battle to brain cancer earlier this year. However, the legacy of 23-year-old Austin Nichols will live on through his daughter London who is going on seven months old now. Christine and Jeff Nichols say despite a valiant fight, Austin lost his battle this past March and they've since organized a golf outing and entertainment event this Friday at the Oak Pointe Country Club to help support a trust fund established for London and her education going forward. Austin studied automotive design and had graduated from college and was moving ahead with his career when he was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor in early 2011. It was at that point Jeff says his son put his life on fast forward and fought through radiation and chemotherapy. He got married in May of 2012 and soon announced he would be a father, with his daughter London being born last December. He tells WHMI they appreciate anyone who would like to help support the cause in honor of Austin, who he says loved the game of golf and was proud to be a father despite knowing he had some pretty sincere challenges ahead of him. Both golfers and sponsors are still being sought for this Fridayâs outing, where donations will also be accepted for the American Cancer Society and/or The University of Michigan Brain Tumor Society. An evening of entertainment is also planned and individuals can attend just that, the golf outing or both. Complete details can be found in the event flyer attached below. (JM)
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