Redondo Beach’s Niko’s Donuts forced to close after owner faces stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis [Video]

REDONDO BEACH, Calif. (KABC) — For the past four years, Niko’s Donuts has been a beloved business in Redondo Beach.

“I have been through a lot around there from being robbed at gunpoint to break-ins and all that. They’ve always supported the shop, supported me,” said owner Niko Chea.

Back in July 2023, Niko’s Donuts was the target of a robbery with thieves making off with several hundred dollars and causing damage to the store. Chea had to temporarily close the store for a day but quickly opened up again thanks to generous GoFundMe donations from the community.

“I’ve always loved this community. I hate to see that one day I might not be a part of it,” Chea said.

But now, Chea faces his toughest battle yet.

“I found out that I ended up having stage 4 cancer,” Chea said.

Chea said his lung cancer has now spread to his heart. He’s had to close his shop for several weeks as he …