The first people from our team with whom Nilka had contact were Daniel and Lisa Rajczyk. Through them, she learned about Asperger's Syndrome and our naissant Lawrencian nonprofit. She made it her business to ensure that AWorks would be noticed in the City because she believed that what we were trying to accomplish had merit and importance. Due to her championing our cause, AWorks was honored by the Lawrence City Council through a City Proclamation on August 11, 2015 .
Now, sadly, we must say goodbye to our friend. She leaves behind her husband of thirty-one years, two sons, a daughter-in-law, and two beautiful granddaughters.
She also leaves behind those of us who were recipient of her affections and care.