Update (again): We are leaving the fundrazr open at least til she gets back from Japan. The exchange rate is much worse than we thought, and I know lots of people wanted to donate at the end of the week... so, feel free. I assure you, donations are still much needed and very welcome!

Edit: For those of you who wondered: I raised the goal because people still wanted to donate. The 2500$ covers just the plane ticket, paypal fees, fundrazr fees, taxes, etc. She'll be taking unpaid leave (because she had a baby earlier this year), and I'm sure she'll have to eat while she's in Japan... so, it's for travel expenses, etc.

Nicole needs to get to Japan as soon as possible! Her mother is very, very sick and this may be her last chance to see her... if money were not a problem, she'd be there already. If you know Nicole, you know she'd do the same for you, or anyone for that matter. If you don't know her, you should. Please help us get her to her mom!