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Brendan's Story - #BStrong

“On Friday, October 14, 2022, we met our 19 year old son, Brendan, at the UVA ER. He had been sick at college and was told he had an...

Michael's Story

Thank you so much for giving us such a beautiful and peaceful place to stay on our journey! Our son Michael was born with a rare disease...

Five Years + 26 Families....

Five Years + 26 Families + You… = Grateful Thank you to all who make The Alyssa House possible. Your support means more than words can...

Three Cheers for Elaina!

Three cheers for Elaina! After searching for YEARS, our Alyssa House friend Elaina Grace finally found a kidney match. Elaina first...

Alyssa Grace Divers

In honor of Alyssa Grace Divers, who left all of us wanting more.... Alyssa lit up with the world with her courage, kindness, wit, and...

In Honor of David Lawrence Alexander III

David Lawrence Alexander III earned his angel wings after an incredibly courageous battle with chondroblastic osteosarcoma. David was a...

Michael is Looking for a New Heart!

Michael is looking for a new heart! Please continue to keep our newest Alyssa House family in your thoughts. This precious boy is at UVA...

Addison's Story

“When Addison was born and we first went into the NICU, first they first told us she had a cleft palette... but then her stats kept...

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Today marks the start of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Childhood cancer does not discriminate. Over 15,000 children in the U.S. will...

Alyssa House Family Update!

Does anyone recognize this sweet boy and his brother? When Xavier was born in 2018 he weighed only 1 lb. 2 oz. His family stayed at The...

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