Born in a small town just outside of Ann Arbor, MI, Aaron Nichols has always had a desire to help people. "I feel that in giving from the heart, GOD will always Bless you 10 times over," says Aaron. Mr. Nichols comes from a military up-bringing as his father was a in the U.S. Navy, which symbolizes his forceful drive to get missions and goals completed . Aaron has always given generously of his time and money to an array of childrens' organizations. Aaron credits his parents for instilling the spirit of giving within him. "It comes from the examples that you have growing up," said Aaron. With his athletic background in boxing, wrestling, and football, "he thinks like a warrior, and he just never gives up until his goals are accomplished" says Mr. Barrows, a co sponsor in one of the many charity events of Blue Trust Foundation.
Elliot's partner was his whole world, but after Allan's death, his ghost haunts Elliot's dreams. Everyone tells Elliot to move on, but he isn't sure he can.
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It's been a year since the love of Elliot's life, Allan, passed away. Everyone thinks he should have recovered after that much time, but Allan still haunts Elliot every night. He struggles to maintain relationships with his family, and despite a coworkers interest he can't summon up the courage to date. Elliot is living for the past, because to live for the present means he'll have to live with a hole in his heart. But the question Elliot has to face chases him through his monotonous days: is mourning Allan with everything he has truly living?
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