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Wendell D. Nicholson

Driven by a Legacy of Care

Wendell Don Nicholson was a truly great man who loved his wife, Shelia, unconditionally and was an excellent example of how one should love their spouse. He was an incredible father to his son, Nathan, and daughter, Donna, as well as, to their spouses Vanessa and Roy. Wendell was an amazing grandfather to Austin, Mikaela, Bryce and Cole. He was a loving great-grandfather to Morgan.

 

Wendell was a mentor to so many men and women who came across his path through the years. He was a man of unwavering faith, whose trust in God was evident in everything he did. Wendell's life was a testament to the power of a life lived for Jesus Christ, a beacon of hope and love in a world often lacking both.

 

Wendell was an elder in the Church and an immensly successful businessman. He embraced the values of kindness, humility and devotion. Wendell lived his life according to the words of Micah 6:8, "He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justly, to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God?" His legacy is not just in the achievements he accomplished, but in the lives he touched.

 

The Wendell D. Nicholson Prostate Cancer Foundation was established with a singular mission: to provide the education and community support necessary to significantly reduce the impact of prostate cancer. It is founded on a legacy of resilience, the legacy of Wendell Don Nicholson. We strive to be a voice of hope and a provider of factual, life-saving information for men and their families across the nation.

Our vision centers on a future where early detection is universal and every individual has access to the highest standard of proactive health screening. Through community fundraising events and selfless contributions, we empower individuals to take charge of their health, fostering an environment where awareness meets action to create lasting change in men's healthcare.

Our Story

The beginning

Throughout Papa's (Wendell) battle with prostate cancer I would read and research to find out just how we got to this point - in treatment centers battling this cancer. I was amazed to find out the startling facts: 1-in-8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, 1-in-4 African American men will be diagnosed, when caught early the survival rates are almost 100%, etc. These facts and statistics were mind-blowing. So, when Papa lost his battle with prostate cancer in July of 2024 I was moved to try and let as many men in the world know these mind-blowing facts in hopes of them being more aware than I had been. With this new awareness to the need for getting checked early for early detection, I knew lives would be saved. Thus began our story!

We know that early detection is not a guarantee. However, the statistics don't lie. When detected early the survivability is almost 100%. We want the men of the world to know. Get checked early. Save your life!

Help us to get the word out and raise awareness. Share the website, share the staggering statistics, encourage the men in your life to get checked (all men over 40 should have a PSA test and know their PSA number), get checked yourself, give to our foundation to help us raise awareness, whatever you do, please, do not just ignore. Make a difference!

Thank you for wanting to make a difference and save lives,

Roy Worley (Wendell's son-in-law)

Executive Director

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We are dedicated to raising awareness and providing education on prostate cancer screening. Reach out with your questions or to learn more about our upcoming events and how you can support our mission. Email: info@wdnpcf.org

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