Beyond the Diagnosis
Bare Wires10 Aug

Beyond the Diagnosis

At nine years old, a brain cancer diagnosis and life-saving surgery left Nicky Van Vooren with a permanent, invisible disability—erasing her dream of becoming a doctor.

After years of facing isolation and bullying, she found belonging through the Special Olympics, sparking a lifelong passion for advocacy.

​Now President of the Welfare League in Rockland County, NY, Nicky dedicates her life to empowering individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

In this episode, she opens up about the daily realities of severe memory loss, raising four children, and transforming personal adversity into a powerful community mission. Tune in for a candid conversation on resilience and redefining purpose.

THE WELFARE LEAGUE

Building Community. Celebrating Everyone.

🌴 SUMMER NIGHT DANCE 🌴

HELP MAKE THIS NIGHT POSSIBLE!

Become a Platinum Sponsor

$300

📅 Friday, August 21, 2026

🕔 5:00 PM–9:00 PM

📍 9 Wilbur Road, Building 5

Thiells, New York

💚 Hudson Valley DDSO

A special event for people with disabilities

Sponsorship Commitment Due by August 18

📞 To sponsor, contact Nicky:

(845) 554-2779

https://www.facebook.com/share/1D3kcjHwbx/

https://welfareleague.net/

https://www.supportnow.org/welfare-leauge

Thewelfareleague@gmail.com

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