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23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- First Post
Meet YouTuber Nikki Lilly who lives AVM arrives at Cannes: How she is an inspiration & all you need to know about this rare disorder
Nicole Lilly Christou aka Nikki Lilly, the prominent British charity campaigner, YouTuber, author and television presenter, made a classy entry at Cannes Red Carpet, where she had arrived for the premiere of the film 'The History of Sound'. Sharing her pics from the festival, Lilly wrote, 'such a pinch me moment attending the 78th annual @festivaldecannes with my @lorealparis family and my very first time on that iconic red carpet ♥️ forever grateful' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Who is Nikki Lilly? The popular YouTuber covers topics including living with a chronic illness, bullying, mental health, baking and beauty on her channel. Lilly is from London, England and of Greek-Cypriot and Indian descent. She has been the subject of two episodes of the CBBC documentary series My Life: Born to Vlog, and I Will Survive for which Lilly also won the International Emmy Kids Awards in 2019. At the age of six, she was diagnosed with arteriovenous malformation (AVM). What is AVM? Arteriovenous malformation or AVM is a rare disorder, which is an abnormal connection between arteries and veins, bypassing the capillary system. In Nikki's condition, it affected blood vessels in the face. To date, Lilly has undergone over 90 surgeries to manage her health. She is an inspiration for everyone as despite facing severe challenges, Lilly is a ray of hope and continues to share awareness about AVM on her platform. Apart from Emmys, she remains the youngest recipient of the BAFTA Special Award. In one of the interviews, Nikki shared how her life would have been different if she had not started her YouTube channel. 'I think YouTube saved me. Like, that's such a big statement to make but I found YouTube in a time where I truly had nothing else. If I wasn't a YouTube video maker, I was an avid YouTube video watcher. And I think being able to delve in and escape into other people's lives really, and have a break from my own and the hardship that I was going through and being a sick kid, it meant so much to me. It was like being able to take a breath for two hours and take the weight off my shoulders a little bit. When I think about what I'd be doing now, I honestly have no idea. I mean, I think I would probably just still be sat at home in bed unable to leave the house. And there's been times when that is still the case sometimes, despite doing YouTube. But YouTube has done so much good for my life in ways that I never could have even imagined. And I kind of fell into it. I think that's what's been the beauty of it. I never started my channel with any anticipation of anything that I'd be able to do any of this, but also of how it would change me as a person for the better and my confidence and my love for myself. I had no idea where it would lead, so it's been like a journey of discovery. And it's kind of amazing to be able to watch back a chronicle of my life over the last 10 years. The growth and the self-assurance grow and develop as my videos go on through the years. I think it's a really special thing. Obviously, I have my days, but I think I'd be probably a much sadder person if it wasn't for YouTube because it's brought so much opportunity to my door over the years, but also it's also allowed me to accept myself, and feel more comfortable in my skin. When I used to make makeup videos, my appearance was changing before me and you're having to stare in the mirror and confront that by just putting on makeup. It's special to see everything I've been able to do,' Nikki told Principle magazine.
Associated Press
13-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Dart Appraisal Launches New "Portfolio AVM" Product
TROY, MICHIGAN / ACCESS Newswire / May 13, 2025 / Dart Appraisal, an independent, nationwide appraisal management company (AMC), continues to expand its product offerings with the launch of its new Portfolio AVM solution. Built with speed, accuracy and scale in mind, Portfolio AVM is ideal for Lenders who service loans they originate and Servicers who purchase from the original lending institution. 'We pride ourselves on listening to the needs of our customers and developing customized solutions to meet those needs. In this case, our clients were asking for a more cost-effective way to value large portions of their portfolio for both oversight and opportunity identification. All other methods, including traditional AVM pulls was just too cumbersome and cost prohibitive' said Michael Dresden, CEO of Dart Appraisal. 'Portfolio AVM is our response to that need and another example of how Dart prioritizes and acts on the needs of our clients. We're excited about the early adoption of Portfolio AVM and encouraged by the positive feedback we've been receiving since product rollout'. An automated valuation model calculates an estimated property value by using mathematical models along with a database of similar properties. A Portfolio AVM can do this for thousands of properties at a time so that servicing. This allows Servicers to: Available nationwide, Portfolio AVM reporting includes a value range with confidence score. Dart believes that the best way to get the most accurate valuation of a property is through a skilled, licensed appraiser. But we also know that a full appraisal is not always possible or required. So, if you are a Lender or Servicer who wants a quick, effective way to evaluate your loan portfolio, we'd love to discuss Portfolio AVM with you as well as our suite of other valuation products to see what best suits your specific needs. You can email us at [email protected] or call us at Contact Information Lon Bollenbacher VP, Marketing SOURCE: Dart Appraisal press release
India Gazette
08-05-2025
- Health
- India Gazette
BHISHM portable modular hospitals enroute to Jammu for emergency situation
New Delhi [India], May 8 (ANI): BHISHM Cubes will be deployed at the borders of Jammu and Kashmir under the Government of India's Aarogya Maitri project, officials said on Thursday. 'HLL life care Ltd. (HLL) a CPSE under Union Health Ministry is the nodal agency for the procurement and deployment of Aarogya Maitri Cube for the Ministry of Health. The team of respective medical institutes after receiving training by the team lead by HLL will be deployed at borders of Jammu and Kashmir for the Aarogya Mandir modular emergency hospital,' said AVM Dr Tanmoy Roy, HLL Lifecare. The BHISHM Cubes which are tailored to treat up to 200 casualties, emphasizing rapid response and comprehensive care. The BHISHM Cube is equipped with several innovative tools designed to enhance disaster response and medical support during emergencies will be deployed at Jammu and Kashmir borders. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a new 'Aarogya Maitri' project under which India will provide essential medical supplies to countries affected by natural disasters or humanitarian crises. BHISHM (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog Hita and Maitri) cubes under AAROGYA MAITRI PROJECT developed and manufactured in India, this portable hospital represents a significant advancement in emergency medical response and disaster management capabilities. BHISHM Cubes are tailored to treat up to 200 casualties, emphasizing rapid response and comprehensive care. The BHISHM Cube is equipped with several innovative tools designed to enhance disaster response and medical support during emergencies. These cubes are Innovatively designed, compact, portable, and easy to deploy in diverse terrains and war situations. Equipped with modular units that offer facilities like surgical care, emergency treatment, and resource independence (e.g., generating power and oxygen). It is through indigenously designed and is made up of 72 detachable manicures support system. The portable hospital can handle gunshots, burns, head, spinal cord, chest and other 200 types of injuries. It can treat more than 200 patients. 'These kits are capable of handling 200 casualties, 40 bullet injures, head injuries, abdominal injuries and 200 other injuries,' said AVM (Rtd) Dr Tanmoy Roy 'We have trained almost 300-400 doctors in few days of time for using the cubes, this training was given off-line as well as online,' he added These portable 200 bedded hospitals will include pain relief kit, antibiotic kit, nasal bleed kit, limb amputation kit, major limb bleed kit, minor bleed kit, eye injury dressing kit, needle decompression kit, etc. (ANI)
Business Wire
07-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Walker & Dunlop Launches Data-Driven Digital Experience To Enable Smarter Decisions
BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Walker & Dunlop, Inc. today announced the launch of WDSuite, its new digital experience designed to reduce friction for commercial real estate (CRE) professionals throughout the investment lifecycle. WDSuite empowers users to screen investment opportunities, understand market & neighborhood profiles, mitigate risk, and optimize portfolio performance, enabling smarter and faster decision-making, at no cost. 'Over the years, we've made intentional investments in technology to enhance how our clients engage with Walker & Dunlop,' said Alison Williams, executive vice president and group head of the multifamily small balance group at Walker & Dunlop. 'WDSuite is the culmination of that strategy. It's not just a research tool—it's a modern decision engine that will eventually support every stage of CRE investment, from deal screening to loan servicing.' WDSuite allows users to evaluate markets and multifamily properties using hyperlocal market ratings, tenant credit profiles, housing/demographic insights, and real-time valuation estimates powered by Walker & Dunlop's unique multifamily automated valuation model (AVM), which delivers industry-leading accuracy with a median absolute percentage error rate of less than 6%. In its current state, WDSuite helps investors to quickly analyze area demand drivers. The platform consolidates critical investment factors - demographics, housing, employment, amenities, schools, and more—into a single, intuitive view. WDSuite also has the capability to monitor safety trends and evaluate multifamily tenant credit history at the property level, leveraging a proprietary tenant credit profile that's unmatched in the market. "Reliable data is the foundation for decision-making in real estate investment. Our machine learning-powered AVM provides accurate multifamily property value estimates and our customized neighborhood geometries are built by a proprietary clustering algorithm that groups similar census block areas based on trends and demographics to deliver precise, hyperlocal ratings," said David Keithley, senior vice president and chief product officer at Walker & Dunlop. "We are redefining the CRE finance and investment experience that enables professionals to make smarter decisions faster." For more information about WDSuite, visit Walker & Dunlop (NYSE: WD) is one of the largest commercial real estate finance and advisory services firms in the United States and internationally. Our ideas and capital create communities where people live, work, shop, and play. Our innovative people, breadth of our brand, and our technological capabilities make us one of the most insightful and client-focused firms in the commercial real estate industry.
Daily Mail
04-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Inside young dad's tragic battle with invisible brain condition AVM: 'It started with a headache on the job site'
A young dad has opened up about his harrowing battle with a rare and relentless brain condition that has left him facing constant seizures, strokes, vision loss - and the heart-wrenching questions from daughter: 'Daddy, are you going to die?' Jack Palmer was just in his early twenties when he first realised something was seriously wrong. He was on the roof of a job site, working as a carpentry apprentice, when an excruciating headache struck. Within minutes, he couldn't remember the names of the people working beside him. It was the beginning of a brutal and exhausting journey with AVM (arteriovenous malformation) - a rare, life-threatening condition that causes abnormal tangles of blood vessels in the brain, leading to dangerous bleeds and seizures. Jack was told he would need Gamma Knife surgery, a type of targeted radiation treatment, so he underwent the procedure and waited. In his late twenties, Jack experienced a second brain bleed. 'That one was way worse,' he told FEMAIL. 'I was left in excruciating pain for quite a long time. I developed really serious epilepsy from it as well, which unfortunately has controlled my life since then. Completely destroyed it, to be honest.' Seizures came hard and fast - sometimes out of nowhere. One moment he'd be driving home from work, the next he'd be waking up in the middle of the road. 'I felt a bit funny and pulled over, and next minute I woke up in the middle of the road. A car driving past woke me up. A fantastic old gentleman gave me a hand and called the ambulance. It was terrifying.' Each seizure brings a sudden and overwhelming sense of panic. 'You almost feel like you're not there - like it's a dream. You go extremely lightheaded, dizzy, and next minute you wake up in hospital.' Jack tried to fight back. He launched his own lawn and gardening business after his health forced him out of full-time work as a carpenter - but then came another seizure in late 2024, this time behind the wheel. He lost his licence and, with that, his livelihood. 'It was very dependent on being able to drive,' he said. 'I had to shut my business down. That was heartbreaking. You put everything into building something up and then your health just rips it away.' Trying to find work without a licence, while facing unpredictable seizures, proved almost impossible. A follow-up MRI revealed a Gamma Knife procedure hadn't been effective, and Jack had his third brain bleed in mid-April. 'I eventually got a job, but then was told the treatment didn't work. Then I had another stroke and lost my vision. It's just been one blow after another,' he said. This most recent incident, just a week and a half ago, caused permanent damage to Jack's vision. 'I've lost my periphery vision in both eyes,' he explained. 'I can't see anything to the side. If I was to just sit here and look straight in front of me, I'm basically trying to make out what's to the side of me - and there's just nothing there. 'It's not blurry, it's not a bright light, it's just nothing at all.' He's now struggling to focus, dealing with nerve damage, and trying to accept the possibility that his vision may never return. Despite the never-ending setbacks, Jack pushes on for his partner Emily and their daughter - even as the emotional toll grows heavier. 'My daughter is seven now,' he said. 'She's starting to understand what's going on. After my latest incident, I walked into her room and she was crying. She asked me, "Daddy, are you going to die?".' He paused, clearly still shaken. 'Trying to comfort your daughter when you're going in and out of hospital… and all but lying to her face to keep her feeling safe - it was a horrible experience. Just awful.' Through all the hospital visits, surgeries, and seizures, Jack's family and friends have been supportive - but the cost of the disease has left them stretched thin. 'The medical costs are a massive thing. You're out of work, paying for prescriptions every week, constant doctor visits. It doesn't stop,' he said. 'There's no weekly cost I can even give you. The cost is this: we've never had money left over to do anything but pay bills.' Jack now awaits news of what comes next - but the options aren't comforting. 'Open brain surgery, radiation, gluing the AVM - they're all on the table. But there's not a lot of circulation in the brain, so you have to wait for the blood to clear before they can even see what's going on,' he said. There are no guarantees. No clear end. Just more waiting, more scans, more uncertainty. Beyond the physical and financial challenges, Jack grapples with the emotional burden of his condition. 'You're doing everything you can to be the best person you can… and you just keep getting knocked down,' he said. 'You feel horrible - not being able to give your daughter the life she deserves. Watching your partner live through this constant stress, never knowing what's next. You feel like they could have had a better life without all this. 'And you get to a point where everyone around you has been amazing - I'm so grateful for my friends and family - but I feel like I've just run out of help. I don't want to keep asking.' Still, Jack refuses to give up. With every stroke, every seizure, every setback - he fights to get back up. 'I mean, it's been going on so long now it almost feels like normal life,' he said. 'But it has broken me. Time and time again.' A GoFundMe campaign has been established to assist Jack and his family during this challenging time. The funds will go toward ongoing medical care, therapy, and living expenses while Jack recovers. 'Jack is a fighter - anyone who knows him will tell you that,' the campaign states. 'But even the strongest need help.'
