Nikki became aware of FASD and how it effects people's lives, when she met Sharon Jackson ( who runs Much Laughter CIC ) at a comedy gig raising awareness of FASD, where her husband Ben Pranczke was performing. Nikki was so touched by Sharon's story and knew she wanted to do something to educate people about the dangers of drinking while pregnant. This subject was close to Nikki's heart as her and Ben are trying for a baby and Nikki had never given up drinking for such a long length of time. So she gave herself a challenge to give up for 9 months.