<div>Alessia was known for her sweet spirit, infectious giggle, and deep empathy—touching everyone she met with her kindness and love. Alessia brought warmth, laughter, and love into every moment. Her playful, caring nature and unwavering joy made her truly one of a kind. Though her time on Earth was far too short, the impact she made will last forever. Alessia will be remembered as a beautiful soul who showed us the true meaning of love, compassion, and bravery. She lives on in the hearts of those who loved her and in the light she brought into the world.

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<div>On January 1, 2025, Alessia’s life—and ours—changed forever. 

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<div>Alessia was diagnosed with Diffuse Midline Glioma in her Thalamus with Grade 4 Glioblastoma, a terminal brain cancer. For 125 days, she faced this devastating illness with courage, grace, and her signature joyful spirit. Even in pain, she remained the kind, loving little girl we cherished.

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<div>On May 5, 2025, at just 7 years old, Alessia gained her angel wings.

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<div>Though the journey was filled with unimaginable hardship, we found strength in each other, our community, and the support of compassionate organizations. To honor Alessia’s radiant spirit, we’ve created a memorial fund to continue her legacy—spreading kindness and making a meaningful difference, just as she always did.

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<div>OUR MISSION:

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<div>Our mission is to raise funds in meaningful and diverse ways that create a direct, positive impact on individuals and our community.

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<div>Whether it’s providing a scholarship, building a new playground at a local school, or helping a family facing difficult times, we aim to bring hope and support where it’s needed most.

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<div>Organizations like Make-A-Wish made a profound difference in our lives, and we are inspired to offer that same kind of impact through Alessia’s memorial fund.

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<div>While we deeply value and support medical research — and regularly participate in "walks for research" with organizations dedicated to finding a cure — this fund is not focused on research. Instead, it’s dedicated to spreading the kindness, joy, and love that Alessia so freely gave during her beautiful, though far too short, life.

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<div>We want others to feel the warmth of Alessia’s spirit in every act of generosity this fund makes possible.

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Jake Greenberg

Faye O'brien

Jeanette Groccia

Nicole DiLeo

Anonymous

Hilary Chasin

Edward Eustace

Peter Faas

Stefania Venusio

Julie Pasco

KEVIN BACKAUSKAS

Austyn Mitchev

Gerard Morici

Brandon Gershowitz

Michael Gaviola

Jason Kaplan

Howard La

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