Madie Nicpon.Photo: Tufts University Athletics
Madie Nicpon.Facebook
In a heartfelt tribute from her teammates, Nicpon was remembered as someone whose spirit “touched every single person she met.”
“We are beyond heartbroken to share the news of the passing of Junior Madie Nicpon — ‘Scooter,’ " theywrote. “Scooter was a true friend and teammate. She truly valued her relationships with her teammates and coaches. Her reach was far beyond our team.““She has and will continue to inspire us every day. We should all strive to live life a little bit more like Scooter did — a person that valued love, loyalty, compassion and friendship,” the team continued. “We love you, Scooter. Keep dancing from above💙🐘.”
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Before attending Tufts, Nicpon played on the field hockey and indoor track teams at Suffern High School, where she graduated in the top 10% of her class, according to herteam bio.
Nicpon was a firm believer in having a dance party before every game and said her dream job was to be a contestant onLove IslandU.K.
Madie Nicpon and teammates.Grant Halverson/NCAA Photos via Getty
Off the field, Nicpon studied biopsychology and “was anactive member of the Tufts community,” working with pre-orientation and community service programs, according to a statement from Tufts Women’s Lacrosse.“She was a true light for the Tufts campus community who was genuinely a friend to all,” said head coach Courtney Shute. “Madie made time for everyone and cared deeply for people. Her personality was larger than life and brought a constant smile to those around her.”
“She touched people deeply and had a unique and special ability to make people feel truly seen through a combination of her own vulnerability and her desire to make each person she encountered feel valued and loved,” Shute said.
The Tufts Community Union Senate also mourned the death of Nicpon.
“Madie was a beloved member of so many groups, teams, and clubs at Tufts and will be dearly missed. We hope that members of our union support each other any way they can as we grieve together,” the Tufts Community Union Senatewrotein a statement.
AGoFundMehas been set up to help Nicpon’s family cover funeral and medical expenses.
“Madie Nicpon was a beautiful and brilliant daughter, granddaughter, sister, and friend. Her contagious smile and laughter lit up every room,” read a message on the online fundraiser. “Her generosity and kindness has left a lasting impact on those around her.”
As of Thursday, the GoFundMe page has raised over $160,000.
source: people.com
