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Born in Chicago on May 2, 2002, Alec was diagnosed before birth with osteogenesis imperfecta — a rare genetic disorder more commonly known as brittle bone disease. It causes bones to break easily, and Alec has endured over 60 fractures in his life. But that hasn’t stopped him from living with purpose and heart.

At just 22 years old, Alec has already made a powerful mark. Many recognize him as the beloved spokesman for Shriners Hospitals for Children, where he began as a patient. Since appearing in their TV spots a decade ago, donations have soared — helping countless children receive free, life-changing care.

But Alec’s story doesn’t stop there. This summer, he proudly graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in journalism. He’s interned with WISN-TV and the Indiana Pacers, and he’s even appeared on national sports shows like Inside the NBA and the NCAA Final Four.

A passionate wheelchair basketball player and dedicated Chicago sports fan, Alec dreams of becoming a sports broadcaster — and with his drive, there’s no doubt he’ll get there.

He’s also using his voice to advocate for greater wheelchair accessibility on campus, making sure others have a smoother path to follow.

Alec lives in Oak Park, IL with his four sisters, and he continues to inspire not only as a spokesperson, but as a symbol of resilience, advocacy, and hope.

Sharing to celebrate a true modern-day hero.

Because some people don’t just face life’s challenges — they rise above them, and help others along the way. 💜♿️🏀

The 20-mule teams of Death Valley, between 1883 and 1889, represent one of the most iconic and enduring images of the American frontier. These massive convoys, each pulling over 70,000 pounds of borax, became a symbol of determination, resilience, and frontier ingenuity. The teams traveled across some of the most inhospitable terrain in the world, enduring the extreme heat and dryness of the Death Valley desert—a region whose very name evokes both awe and trepidation.

The journey, stretching across 165 miles, required meticulous planning and incredible skill, with the 20-mule teams needing to cross treacherous mountain passes and arid valleys, all while carrying the precious mineral borax, a key ingredient in soap, glass, and other products of the era. These convoys, often 180 feet long, had to move slowly and carefully, making the journey across the desert a long and grueling ordeal that could take as long as 10 days to complete.

The teamsters, skilled drivers and experts in handling the mules, played a critical role in guiding the animals across the barren landscape. Mules, chosen for their endurance and adaptability, were the perfect animal for such harsh conditions. Unlike horses, mules were far better suited to the extreme temperatures and sparse food found in Death Valley. Their resilience became symbolic of the American pioneer spirit, reflecting the strength and determination required to survive and thrive in a land that seemed determined to resist human settlement.

The legacy of the 20-mule teams has lived on in American Western lore and the history of mining in the desert. They were immortalized by the Borax company in advertisements, which depicted these massive mule trains as the embodiment of the American spirit of enterprise and perseverance.

Even today, the story of these mule teams continues to captivate imaginations and symbolizes the struggles and triumphs of those who sought to carve out a life in the harsh, unforgiving environments of the American West.