Hoops and Goals

Washington School

The students of Washington School in Rutherford shot basketball hoops and scored soccer goals to raise money for Alex’s Superhero Fund, Inc. Each year these children, ranging from Kindergarten through 5th grade, raise thousands of dollars for ASF, Inc. They are truly an inspiring group of children.

Frozen Yogurt

Redondo Beach Mom’s Club

The Redondo Beach Mom’s Club held a fundraiser through Menchee’s Frozen Yogurt and made a donation to Alex’s Superhero Fund.

Graduation Ceremony Fundraiser

Rutherford Montessori School

The Rutherford Montessori School (Alex’s pre-school) honored Alex in conjunction with its 2008 graduation ceremony. All monies raised by the purchase of graduation tickets were donated to Alex’s Superhero Fund. Also, Alex’s mom was asked to be the guest speaker at the graduation ceremony. Over $1,000 was raised!

Walk-a-Thon

Essex Fells Walk-A-Thon

On May 10, 2008, the first- and second-grade children of The Essex Fells School in Essex Fells walked for Alex’s Superhero Fund and raised several thousand dollars! Alex’s mom was asked to give a presentation to the entire grammar school regarding Alex’s life, his foundation and the role of charitable organizations in the lives of local children that are struggling with cancer or terminal illness. These children were extremely bright, interested and compassionate. Some of the first grade children even took it upon themselves to create a lemonade stand to raise money for ASF in addition to walking in their school sponsored walkathon!

Postponed until further notice due to rain!

Please come out and support Alex's Superhero Fund by getting your car washed on May 3, 2008 at Softshine Car Wash (located at 485 Ridge Road, North Arlington, NJ). When you pay for your car wash, part of the proceeds will be donated to Alex' Superhero Fund!

Hope to see you there!

Alexander’s Birthday Fundraiser/Carnival

Alex’s Superhero Fund had it’s own first official fundraiser on April 5, 2008. It was a carnival to celebrate Alexander’s life and birthday.

Click to learn more about our event.

Arts & Crafts Drive

On behalf of Alex's Superhero Fund, Inc., the Parent-Teacher Organization of Greenville Elementary School in Howell, NJ ran an Arts & Crafts Drive. These items were then given to the children at the Tomorrow's Children Institute at Hackensack University Hospital. This is where Alex spent much of his time undergoing his cancer treatment. It is a facility that consists of an amazing group of people who strive to make life as fun and "normal" as possible for children who are fighting this disease. The children, families and faculty at Greenville Elementary School were thrilled to take part in such a rewarding cause, and it was a great success!

Greenville Elementary school PTO moms, Alex’s mom,
some of the TCI social workers and music therapist.

A pic with Dr. Thompson, Alex’s onocologist.

Trike-a-Thon

The Rutherford Co-Op Day Nursery Trike-a-Thon

On May 14 and 15, the three- and four-year-old children at the Rutherford Cooperative Day Nursery held a tricycle-thon and walk-a-thon for Alex’s Superhero Fund. These children were truly inspirational! They raised several thousand dollars! See our press page for a copy of the newspaper article that reported the event. Alex’s mom and little brother joined the three-year-old children as they walked around the block of their school!

Weston Greenwood, Madeline McHugh, Luke Fahmy, Alec Lowe, and Toni DeSalvo from Mrs. Sedlak's pre-kindergarten class of four-year olds

The three-year-old students sitting with their teachers, Alex’s mom, and his little brother

Chesterbrook Walk-A-Thon

On November 9, 2007, Chesterbrook Academy in Manalapan, New Jersey held a walk-a-thon for the benefit of Alex’s Superhero Fund. The Chesterbrook students participated in a walk-a-thon in conjunction with their “Character Counts” week. The children had a wonderful fundraiser that yielded several thousand dollars for Alex’s Superhero Fund. They each received a commemorative T-shirt for their efforts. Alex’s mom had an opportunity to address the entire student body and tell Alex’s story to the children. A representative from Tomorrow’s Children Institute also explained what occurs at their pediatric cancer clinic. We are extremely proud of the Chesterbrook Academy students.

This walk-a-thon will always remain a special event in our hearts, as this was Alex’s Superhero Fund’s first official fundraiser. What could be more special than children helping other children?

See Pictures From the Event

Our holiday card project was a huge success!

We sent holiday cards using the artwork Alex created last year during treatment. We received many generous donations in response to our holiday card.

We are extremely grateful for everyone’s support!

Alex’s first cousins Rino and Vincent sold homemade chocolate made by their mom at a school fair in Freehold Township to raise money for Alex’s Superhero Fund.

Thank you!

Alex’s Superhero Fund wants to thank the following families for helping to raise awareness regarding our new foundation:

The Masters family of Tinton Falls made a donation to Alex’s Superhero Fund in lieu of favors for their daughter’s christening celebration.

The Minervini family of Rutherford made a donation to Alex’s Superhero Fund in lieu of favors for their daughter’s christening celebration.

The Ferguson family of South Orange requested that the children attending their daughter’s 2nd birthday party make a donation to Alex’s Superhero Fund in lieu of birthday presents.

The Masullo family of Rutherford requested that the children attending their 6-year-old daughter’s and 4-year-old son's joint birthday party make a donation to Alex’s Superhero Fund in lieu of birthday presents.

Adriana, age 5, of Fairfield, sold lemonade at the July 4th fireworks to raise money for Alex's Superhero Fund.

Vanessa, age 7, of Lyndhurst, sold lemonade and cookies in front of her grandparents house to raise money for Alex's Superhero Fund.

Jennifer Longworth and Paul Marinaccio of Fairfield made a generous donation to Alex’s Superhero Fund in lieu of wedding favors for their recent nuptials.

The Sherman family of Nutley had a double birthday party for their young sons. The Shermans asked their invited guests to make donations to Alex’s Superhero Fund in lieu of birthday presents for both boys.

The Madden Family of Califon asked their guests to make a donation to Alex's Superhero Fund in lieu of gifts for their son Patrick’s first birthday.

Emily, Peter and Sara Holleuffer, along with Vito and Lili Benevenga set up a lemonade stand on Sand Road in Fairfield for the benefit of Alex’s Superhero Fund. These children, all under the age of 6, raised several hundred dollars!