Raelynn and Alex are a beautiful couple at the heart of their North Park community. Together, they are raising two wonderful children, Beau (12) and Audrey (10). Raelynn is a beloved public school teacher, and Alex, retired after 24 years in the navy, now works as a cyber security professional. They are truly two of the most lovely, energetic, optimistic, and generous people imaginable. Their friends and neighbors are still reeling from the news that in March of 2025, Alex was diagnosed with Stage IV mucosal melanoma. As if this wasn’t devastating enough, Raelynn was then diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer in June.

The challenges they face are overwhelming. Raelynn began chemotherapy and radiation, but her journey became even more difficult when she developed transverse myelitis, leaving her wheelchair bound. Alex is also enduring severe side effects from his immunotherapy treatment and is in constant pain. With neither Raelynn nor Alex able to work, the medical bills are quickly mounting and they could use help covering daily living expenses and the support services they now urgently need.

This fundraiser is a way for friends, family, and the wider community to rally around Raelynn, Alex, and their children. Every contribution, no matter the size, will help ease their financial burden and allow them to focus on what matters most—being together and getting through this unimaginable time. Thank you to everyone for your love, support, and generosity; it means so much to this family and the many people that love them.