Lacing up Love

My squad and I have been presented with various opportunities to serve this month; one of which is medical camps. Doctors from the local hospital, which is down the street from where we are staying, … Read more about Lacing up Love

Departing America

Never in my life have I experienced such an array of emotions simultaneously. It's so difficult to say goodbye to my family, my friends, and my life as I've known it. I know what I'm walking into will … Read more about Departing America

Dear Supporters

Dear supporters, I write you this to express my deepest gratitude to you. My immense and overwhelming appreciation for your generosity is beyond explanation. I am humbled by your love, support, … Read more about Dear Supporters

Wolves

We live in a world of perpetual atrocity. Here, unspeakable acts of violence and hatred are no longer abnormalities, but everyday occurrences. All of us are susceptible to these heinous crimes, and … Read more about Wolves

22

Young Alex is turning 22. That's insane. I remember celebrating friends' 22nd birthdays as a nineteen year old.  My unforgettable 21st year was monumental in my growing process and served as a … Read more about 22

Four months out

For a trip nearly two years in the making, the fact that I'm a mere four months from launch is stupefying. I still can't quite wrap my mind around the journey ahead and all it entails; as well as the … Read more about Four months out

Eleven

As my senior year draws to a close and I continue the process of raising support for this trip, I want to express my deepest appreciation for all the love, wisdom, encouragement and support I've … Read more about Eleven