Alex and his daughter, Sydney
Alex is a home builder and a proud native of Effingham County, Georgia. As a husband and father of eight children, Alex has a vested interest in the future provided to our youth. He has always had a philanthropic spirit and recently started a new venture to support children with cancer.
In March, Alex and his daughter attended a local event by CURE Childhood Cancer called Catie’s Gathering. The event honors the life of a local child, Catie Wilkins, who passed away after a battle with a brain tumor. Attendees decorate their tables with a theme and dress up to match. While it offers a festive atmosphere, it raises money to fuel childhood cancer research and support local families fighting the disease. After the event, Alex approached Catie’s mother, Jenny, with a desire to help.
“As a parent, seeing the children at Catie’s Gathering really hit home,” Alex said. “I realize that people fighting cancer are going through the hardest time, and CURE provides a beacon of hope during that time. I want to be a part of that.”
Build for CURE was born out of that desire to make a difference. His goal was for his company, Lawrence Alexander Homes, to build a quality home and donate every dollar generated from its sale to CURE. With this in mind, he began securing suppliers and tradesmen to work with him by donating materials and labor.
On June 19, 2024, the company hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the initial Build for CURE home in the Pinebrook subdivision of Rincon. More than seventy people attended, including many of the suppliers who will be involved in the home’s construction, most of whom have generously donated their services and supplies. Two special guests, leukemia fighter Myles and his brother Bryce, took turns with the shovels at the ceremony.
As construction began, many people visited houses in the subdivision, including a woman from Statesboro named Barbara Lynch. Barbara was planning a move to Rincon to be close to her daughter and grandchildren. She liked the subdivision and was prepared to offer a home under construction until she heard about the Build for CURE home.
“When I heard the story and purpose of the house, I felt like it was perfect for me,” Shared Barbara. “I lost my husband to cancer, and I’m absolutely tickled that money from the sale will go towards cancer research.”
Barbara will be moving into her special new home later this month, knowing she isn’t just buying a home. She’s a part of something much bigger – an idea brought to life through hard work, dedication, and a belief in building hope.
“None of this would have been possible without our trade partners,” Alex added. “They jumped on board right away and made it happen.”
Through Build for CURE, Lawrence Alexander Homes has transformed a personal moment of inspiration at Catie’s Gathering into a tangible way to support childhood cancer research. This proves that one person’s compassion can create meaningful change. As the first home nears completion, it is a testament to the power of community, generosity, and the enduring spirit of those who choose to make a difference.
