Who is Alex?
Alexandra Lingas Cancio — the heart and soul behind Aprayer4Alex.
A Fighter from the Start
Alexandra "Alex" Lingas Cancio was a bright, spirited young woman whose courage in the face of a life-threatening illness inspired everyone around her. Diagnosed at a young age, Alex faced her battle with grace, humor, and an unshakeable faith that moved her family, friends, and community to action.
Alex loved life. She was a devoted student, a loyal friend, and a young woman of deep faith. Even during the hardest moments of her treatment, she found ways to bring light to those around her — visiting other children in the hospital, sharing her story, and reminding everyone that hope is never lost.
Her classmates at Catholic High School rallied around her, forming a Spirit Day in her honor that continues to this day. Her walk through illness became a walk of community — one that grew into the organization you see here.
How Alex Inspired a Movement
When Alex's family saw how many other families were struggling — not just medically, but emotionally and financially — they knew they had to do something. In 2013, Aprayer4Alex was born: a registered 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to providing the kind of support that Alex herself would have wanted every child and family to receive.
"Never, never ever giving up HOPE."
— The Centeno Family
Faith · Dreams · Believing
Faith
Rooted in the belief that prayer and community can carry families through the darkest times.
Dreams
Honoring the dreams of every child — the fighters, the survivors, and those taken too soon.
Believing
Never giving up hope, no matter the diagnosis or the odds.
Carry Alex's Legacy Forward
Every donation, every volunteer hour, every prayer — it all honors Alex and the children who walk her path today.
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