<div><strong>Fight for Alex: Help Him Get the Right Diagnosis &amp; Care</strong>
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<div>Dear friends, family, and kind-hearted supporters,
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<div>We are rallying together for Alex, who is facing an incredibly difficult and frustrating medical battle. He recently underwent a major eye surgery to remove a malignant growth behind his eye, but instead of clear answers, he and his family have been met with uncertainty, conflicting information, and an overwhelming search for the right diagnosis and the right doctors.
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<div>Right now, we don’t even know if Alex will regain his sight. His medical team is still working to determine the pathology of the mass, and there’s a strong possibility that he will need a second surgery. 
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<div>Meanwhile, Alex and his family are stuck in limbo—navigating a complex and confusing medical system while also facing mounting expenses, time away from work, and the emotional toll of it all.
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<div>This is not just about recovery—it’s about fighting for Alex to get the right answers and the best possible care.
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<div><strong>We Need Help Finding a Specialist</strong>
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<div>If anyone out there knows of a <strong>craniofacial cosmetic reconstructive surgeon, </strong>please reach out. This is the kind of specialist Alex needs right now to ensure he receives the right treatment and the best possible outcome.
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<div><strong>Why Alex Needs Us Right Now</strong>
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<div>Anyone who knows Alex knows that he is the kind of person who shows up for others. He brings warmth, kindness, and humor wherever he goes—always making people laugh, even on their hardest days. Now, he needs us to show up for him.
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<div>His amazing wife, Christina, has been his rock through this storm. She is not only a dear friend and coworker at Best Natural Smile in Santa Monica but also a five-star hygienist who pours her heart into caring for so many others every single day. Now, she is doing everything she can to advocate for Alex while also caring for their sweet daughter, Everest, who adores her dad and just wants him to be okay.
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<div><strong>How Your Support Will Make a Difference</strong>
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<div>Your donations will directly help Alex and his family:
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<div>+ Find the right doctors &amp; specialists who can get to the bottom of what’s going on
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<div>+Cover medical bills, ongoing tests, and potential second surgery
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<div>+Offset lost income while Alex is unable to work
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<div>+Support Christina &amp; Everest as they navigate this incredibly stressful time
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<div><strong>We Can’t Let Alex Fall Through the Cracks</strong>
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<div>Alex and Christina are fighting for answers, but they can’t do it alone. The uncertainty is overwhelming, and they need our help to ensure Alex gets the care he deserves.
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<div>If you are able to donate, every dollar counts. If you can’t donate, please <strong>share this campaign,</strong> keep Alex in your prayers, and spread the word—especially if you have any connections to a craniofacial cosmetic reconstructive surgeon.
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<div>Alex would do this for any of us. Let’s do it for him.
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<div>With gratitude,
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<div>Hilarie and Gregg Steele
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