This foundation, inspired by Alex Schon, who was born with Cloverleaf Syndrome, was started in 2003. Since then, with the help of several family members, numerous great volunteers and big-hearted donors, we have been privileged to help make life better for many parents and their children.
Recently I got an email from a parent whose daughter was born with Pfeiffer Syndrome. He told me that with the medical bills piling up, and having lost his job, he was just asking for a little help. It was heartbreaking. Because of the foundation, we were able to catch up his daughter’s medical bills and, I hope, give the family room to get back on their feet.
Another essential part of the foundation’s goal is to educate the public about the mistreatment and misunderstanding of people with special needs. Most of us could use a lesson in how we act toward people who are not just like us, physically or mentally. We at The Alexander Foundation are determined to spread this message to as many people, through as many outlets, as we can.
The last thing I want to say is that without the enormous support we have received from kind donors and tireless volunteers, we could not keep building the foundation or continue our outreach and education. Thank you very much for your support. It means everything to us.
Sincerely,
Dave Schon, President, The Alexander Foundation
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- Our mission , in three commitments
- Alex’s story , the reason we exist
- Leadership and advisors , the volunteers who run the foundation
- Supporters , the sponsors who make it possible