Hi, my name is Mark, and I’m the older brother of Alex.

I’m writing this with a broken heart to ask for your support during the most difficult time our family has faced. My brother, Alex, tragically passed away in a climbing accident in Washington. He was doing what he loved — exploring the outdoors and pushing himself as a passionate climber — when his life was suddenly cut short in a devastating fall.

Alex was the beloved son of a single mother who raised him with endless love, strength, and sacrifice. He was adventurous, kind-hearted, and full of life. He brought energy and joy to everyone around him, and he had so many dreams still ahead of him.

We are raising funds to cover the cost of his cremation in Washington and to bring him home to New Jersey, where we hope to hold a memorial surrounded by friends and family who loved him deeply.

This heartbreaking loss has deeply affected us all, and any support you can offer will help us honor Alex’s memory and give him the peaceful farewell he deserves. Simply sharing this campaign with others would mean the world to our family.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your love, prayers, and support.