In Memory of Alex Simpson

On Saturday, August 27, after a valiant 10 month battle with recurring childhood cancer, we lost a beloved member of the Dartmouth community, Alexandra "Alex" Simpson (‘22). Alex was a sister, daughter, friend, and true inspiration. She graduated cum laude this past June with the Class of 2022, was a passionate sister of Alpha Phi, and a bright member of Dartmouth Cheer. On behalf of Dartmouth College's Alpha Phi, we are collecting donations for the University of Kentucky Pediatric Oncology/Hematology department in her honor, as requested by her family.

From the moment you met her, it was clear just how big of a heart Alex had. She dedicated herself to everything and everyone she loved: her team, her family, her sorority, her studies, her law school dreams, and so much more. Her selflessness reached every corner of the Dartmouth community and inspired all of her fellow classmates. Younger students looked up to her as a mentor and she was happy to go out of her way to be a helping hand for them. She balanced her ambitions, commitments, and more on top of her treatments and never stopped giving. Alex finished her senior year with so many accomplishments and leadership roles that one would never have known she was battling this disease all the while.

Alex was always there for you to celebrate the good times, but would also give advice and comfort when you needed it most. Those lucky enough to know her would have a friend for life, and she always made every person in her company feel special and loved. Alex was the embodiment of strength, kindness, generosity, compassion, courage, and grace.

To honor her legacy of a selfless life, we greatly appreciate any donation you can make (big or small) towards the University of Kentucky Pediatric Oncology/Hematology department. We can be certain that she is smiling down on us knowing that her friends and peers are rallying to help so many other individuals going through the same battle as she did, as she fearlessly dreamed of doing one day through her education in law. Thank you for your contribution, take care and live like Alex. ❤️