Atlantic Ave Magazine April 2024

profits. She’s the Title Sponsor for FAU’s First Ladies Night with Head
Coach Tom Herman’s wife, Michelle Herman. The event – on April 3rd
– will teach women about football and introduce them to the players
and coaches. Funds raised will go to FAU’s athletic department and
student athletes.
Nicole and Marc are big athletic supporters of FAU sports teams.
They attend every FAU football and basketball game and traveled with
the basketball team for the March Madness basketball games (here
and out of town).
She also worked closely with the FAU Athletic Department to create
a 60,000 square-foot tarp for the President’s Gala. “We did this to dry
the football stadium for the event in case it rains.”
Michael Graffin, Deputy Athletic Director at FAU, is clearly grateful
for the support. “Nicole has been so impactful helping different units
on our beautiful campus. She brings positive energy to all our sporting
events and to our student-athletes. We are so grateful to have Nicole
join us (not only on campus) but around the country supporting
our men’s basketball final four run. She also traveled with our football
team on the road. She goes above and beyond serving our wonderful
community!”
Grimes is also on the Board of Trustees for the South Palm Beach
County YMCA. She helps raise money for their programs and camps,
which range from aftercare programs to swim and teen leadership
programs, senior programs, cancer programs and more.
She also supports Spirit of Giving, Habitat for Humanity, Achievement
Centers for Children & Families, the Delray Beach Chamber, the
DDA and other causes and organizations.
When not working – which is rare – Nicole loves to travel with her
husband Marc. “In the summer we go where it’s cooler; we like Washington
and Colorado. We take a large tent and enjoy grilling outside.”
To relax – after an often 80-hour work week – Grimes loves to take a
daily swim. But to this community cheerleader and mentor of women,
there is much to do.
“Nicole’s commitment to giving back underscores her belief in the
power of collective action and the importance of making a positive impact
where it’s needed most,” said her husband, Marc.
Jason Hagensick, CEO of YMCA of South Palm Beach County agrees.
“Nicole is an incredible community partner constantly looking for
new and exciting ways to strengthen and support our YMCA and the
communities we serve. She brings a level of dedication, commitment
and professionalism to everything she touches.”
You bet she does. Like a magician, Grimes sprinkles fairy dust on
the Delray terrain and it often comes to life a little brighter than the
day before.
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