MEET ALEC

Alec doesn’t let anything keep him on the sidelines. Born with brittle bone disease, which means his bones can break very easily, he’s found ways to live out big dreams and inspire everyone he meets. Alec’s friendly smile and outgoing personality have taken him around the world as a patient ambassador for Shriners Children’s™. He embodies the hope and confidence families, and children find at Shriners Children’s.

Alec has lived with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), a genetic bone disorder characterized by fragile bones that can frequently and easily break, his entire life. Growing up, he loved sports, but didn’t know if he’d ever get the chance to play. He began receiving care at Shriners Children’s — Chicago in 2002 and has made amazing progress through advanced treatments. He now plays wheelchair sports, appears on television and is a tremendous voice for Shriners Children’s everywhere he goes.

With support from Shriners Children’s, Alec is an active teenager pursuing his goal to become a sports anchor and broadcaster. He’s interviewed prospects during NFL Draft events and appeared on the NFL Network during the East-West Shrine Bowl. Alec coached tee-ball and played on the national championship teams for the National Wheelchair Junior Basketball Championships in 2015 and the National Wheelchair Junior Softball Championships in 2015 and 2016. In May, 2018, Shriners Children’s — Chicago dedicated their indoor basketball court to Alec, naming it Alec’s Court.

Alec is grateful he’s able to say yes to so many opportunities because of the outstanding, innovative care he has received over the years. As he travels the globe representing Shriners Children’s, he wants to see more kids given the chance to get in the game and have their lives changed forever by our incredible health care system. To see more of Alec’s incredible story, check out this video.