Alex Moll loved life. He was a bright, creative, talented, loving young man. Diagnosed with osteosarcoma at the age of 12, Alex never let his disease define him. He persevered for seven years of treatment. In those years he still stayed in school and tried not to let his treatments interfere with his life.

An accomplished cellist, he played in many high-level youth orchestras and eventually played in the University of Pennsylvania Symphony while attending UPenn for his freshman year. Alex also found the time to teach cello in an afterschool program for inner-city kids. He was a writer and lover of nature. He loved Muir Woods north of San Francisco best visiting there all through his life. Alex loved the majesty of the giant trees and was a great friend and supporter of the Muir Woods.

Alex loved science and music. He entered the HEROS2 trial at Texas Children’s. Although the trial was only at the beginning stages his reaction to the CAR-t-cell therapy showed Dr. Nabil Ahmed the HEROS trial was working. But also realized it would not cure him. He again persevered and landed a job working in the lab wanting to help find a cure for osteosarcoma. Alex did whatever was needed from unpacking supplies to playing his cello for families in waiting rooms to being part author on a scientific paper. He loved being a part of the lab!

Sadly, Alex passed away after his Freshman year at the University of Pennsylvania in August 2013. In his short life, he touched many people and lived life to its fullest. He has left a legacy of which to be proud. Alex was a hero-there is no doubt about that.