Introduction

Allex is a 17-year-old young woman, born March 17 (St. Patrick's Day) living in the Seattle, Washington area.  In November of 2005, Allex was diagnosed with a type of cancer called Adenocarcinoma Stage 4.  This means the endocrine system (hormones, adrenal glands, pancreas, etc.) is used to transport cancer to various locations of the body.  This type of cancer is EXTRAORDINARILY rare in healthy young adults.  When she was first diagnosed, doctors discovered tumors in her lungs (the source), multiple bone locations (5), the spine (2), and the brain (9) and gave her a prognosis of 8-10 months.  She has been going through both chemotherapy and radiation since her diagnosis.

Allex was born in Spokane, WA and lived there until she was 14.  When she was young she participated in gymnastics and studied the violin.  She has three siblings (Jordan-15, Ryan-10.5, and Braeden-21 mo.).  Her favorite colors are purple and light blue and she loves Japanese anime, especially comics and DVD's.  Her favorite artist is Rumiko Takahasi and her favorite character is Inu-yahsa.  Allex plans to meet Takahasi on her Make A Wish trip to Tokyo. You may contact Allex directly by clicking here. She'd love to receive your prayers and words of encouragement.