Support Alex’s Fight Against Pancreatic Cancer

Our friend, Alex, is facing one of the toughest battles of his life: Pancreatic Cancer.

Anyone who knows Alex will tell you he’s the kind of person who gives everything he has to those around him. He’s a dedicated husband, a loving father, and a loyal friend. In the animation industry, his reliability and consistency have made him a valued colleague, but it’s his kindness and willingness to help others that truly set him apart. Alex has always been there for his friends and family, offering support and encouragement without ever asking for anything in return.

As he faces this difficult journey, we have the chance to show Alex and his family that they’re not alone. Every contribution, no matter the size, will make a difference and help Alex focus on what matters most: his health and his loved ones. All donations go straight to Alex and his family, as the beneficiary of this campaign.

A message from Alex:

My name is Alexander Wilson, and I have Stage 3 Pancreatic Cancer.

A little about myself. I am a 40 year old father of 3, My eldest Eloise(19) has just finished her freshman year of college, Sophia(16) is wrapping up her Sophomore year of high school and Arthur(7) is just about to finish 1st grade. I celebrate 20 years of marriage to my wonderful wife Kathryn this July.

I am fortunate enough to work in Animation as a character designer for shows such as: Invincible, Harley Quinn, Marvel's Spiderman, Team Spidey, Velma, Wolfboy and the Everything factory, Solar Opposites to name a few.

On April 9th, 2025, I received a diagnosis of Stage 3 Pancreatic Cancer. This finally explained 18 months of puzzling health decline, including a sudden diabetes diagnosis just last November. The persistent abdominal pain that led to my diagnosis was caused by a tumor in the head of my pancreas blocking my bile duct, leading to liver inflammation.

I'm currently on my third cycle of 12 for FOLFIRINOX chemotherapy. The goal is to shrink the tumor off my portal vein and reduce activity in regional lymph nodes, hopefully making a Whipple procedure possible. A PET scan after my sixth cycle will reassess the viability of surgery, which is currently the only curative treatment available for pancreatic cancer. Should surgery not become a valid option, I will transition to palliative care.

In the meantime all I can do is trust the process, keep a positive attitude and sense of humor while trying to make sure my family are in as stable a situation as possible through these incredibly trying times.

I have had to step back from my role at my studio, and the reduced income at a time of spiraling expenses is creating an unsustainable situation while I try to fight my cancer over the next 6-8months.

This is where the need to fundraise comes in. I've been reluctant to reach out for financial help, so many of us are struggling for so many different reasons and asking for help seems a selfish thing to do. Unfortunately, I find myself in a position where I have no other option available to me and my family.

If you are reading this, thank you for taking the time to hear my story and learn of our situation.

Any help that you could provide would mean the world to both my family and myself.

Thank you very much,

-Alex