Support Alexa's Fight Against Brain Tumors

Dear friends and family,

Our beautiful, creative, fun-loving Alexa was recently diagnosed with two glioma brain tumors in two separate regions of her brain. She underwent surgery a few days later to remove what was considered safe to remove in one tumor. Ultimately, she may have to undergo more surgery and various treatments depending on biopsy results. Alexa is facing this challenging diagnosis with her usual determination, energy, and humor. As Alexa moves forward on this life-changing journey, she will need all our love, friendship, and support. We are reaching out to our community and her big circle of friends and family to help us walk with Alexa on her journey. Please consider making a heartfelt contribution to ease the financial stress that comes with the high cost of medical treatments, travel, medication, and other expenses large and small. Every donation and message of encouragement will help Alexa focus on healing and recovery. Together, we can show Alexa how much we care for her and what her big network of loving friends and family can do when we join together to support. Your donation, no matter how big or how small, will help Alexa while she is unable to work (she's been working as the head pastry chef at Teatro ZinZanni in Chicago) as she fights this diagnosis. Thank you for your kindness and support.

Thank you! Debbie Gray (Alexa has been our much-loved 'bonus kid' since she and my son, Travis, were in 2nd grade together)

PLEASE NOTE: Alexa is very early in the process so details are likely to be changing rapidly.