On November 3, 2026, Alexander "Alex" Stam, 21, of Wantagh, Long Island, passed away following a cardiac event.

Alex was a senior nursing student at Fairfield University's Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, where he formed many meaningful relationships with classmates and faculty while pursuing his dream of becoming a nurse. Alex was embraced by the university community, and came to consider the school his "second home."

Alex was also an active member of Fairfield's Men in Nursing Club, a group where he formed a special bond with fellow students that shared his aspirations. Through this club, he was recently given the opportunity to travel to the American Association of Men in Nursing Conference in Las Vegas, an experience he described as incredible.

To honor Alex's memory and his passion for nursing, we are establishing a scholarship in his name at Fairfield University. All proceeds from this fundraiser will go toward supporting a male Fairfield nursing student in pursuing his nursing degree. Through this scholarship, we hope to carry forward Alex's legacy by helping another aspiring nurse achieve the dream he held so close to his heart.

We are deeply grateful for any contribution, no matter the amount. If you are unable to donate, sharing this fundraiser with others would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for helping us honor Alexander's life and his love for nursing. His memory will live on through the lives he touched forever.