Alexandra Capellini

A Proud Cancer Survivor and Courageous Amputee

"As long as you believe in yourself, you can do anything you set your mind to."

-Alexandra Capellini

A Message from Alexandra

"Hello, this is Alexandra. I am a 13 years old amputee and cancer survivor. This web site is for you to keep up with my progress, news and other parts of my life. I hope this web site inspires you to try new things and to live life to its fullest."

This web site is made for you to keep up with Alexandra's life, her medical situation and important news and events, in hopes that she stays in remission and learns to cope with her new life as an amputee. You are welcome to sign the guestbook, visit the "links" page for some helpful sites and keep up with our family on the "recent news" page.

Updates :)

All smiles on Halloween afternoon! :)

Alexandra dressed up as a Candy Corn :)

Alexandra was at Manhattan School of Music for most of Halloween day, but she kept up Halloween spirit wearing her Halloween hat, and advocating the holiday bake sale!

Alexandra, Sophia, and Mom joined Junior Team A Step Ahead in helping to hand out PowerBar Gels (liquid energy boosters) to the runners in the NYC Marathon! Go Team Go! Pictured are Alexandra and Victoria, James, Jake, and Alexandra and Mom :)

Alexandra at School

Alexandra's Graduation -

Genesis Program Middle School Class of 2009

June 14, 2009

"Life is not easy for any of us, but what of that? We must have perseverance and above all, confidence in ourselves."

- Marie Curie

Alexandra graduated from the Genesis Program at Xaverian High School on June 14, 2009 as a member of the Class of 2009. Alexandra graduated with three awards including the General Excellence Award, the President's Excelsior Award, and the graduating class' Latin award. She will be attending Poly Prep Country Day School in September, where she will participate in the Band and embark on learning French. She is very excited about high school and all that awaits her. She will also be attending the Manhattan School of Music on the clarinet, this coming September, after having graduated from the Juilliard School of Music - Music Advancement Program with a Spirit Award on May 9, 2009.

The Road Not Taken

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,

And sorry I could not travel both

And be one traveler, long I stood

And looked down one as far as I could

To where it bent in the undergrowth;

Then took the other, as just as fair,

And having perhaps the better claim,

Because it was grassy and wanted wear;

Though as for that the passing there

Had worn them really about the same,

And both that morning equally lay

In leaves no step had trodden black.

Oh, I kept the first for another day!

Yet knowing how way leads on to way,

I doubted if I should ever come back.

I shall be telling this with a sigh

Somewhere ages and ages hence:

Two roads diverged in a wood, and I - 

I took the one less traveled by,

And that has made all the difference.

- Robert Frost

Alexandra is the New York State Senator for a Day!

May 13, 2009

Senator Marty Golden and Alexandra

Alexandra recently won the New York State "Senator for a Day" contest, sponsored by New York Senator Marty Golden. Participants had to write about what they would do for the community as Senator for a Day. Alexandra wrote about increasing enrollment and funding for Catholic elementary schools in New York. As many of you know, recent decisions have been made to shut down many Catholic elementary schools within the five boroughs and throughout the state. Alexandra won the contest amidst 1000 other applicants! She will be awarded with a class trip to Albany, as well as lunch and an interview with the senator! Congratulations, Alexandra! We are so proud of you!

We are back from China!

September 4- 12, 2008

Hello everyone! It is Alexandra! Mom and I got back from China on September 12th! The trip was one of the most rewarding experiences we have ever shared! In China, Mom and I were able to visit the Summer Palace, attend the Paralympic Opening Ceremonies and even see Paralympic sporting events and meet Paralympians! We had a great time with the Paralympic Academy on our trip. Mom and I were even able to climb the Great Wall! If you are interested in reading part of my online diary of our trip to China visit: www.alexandracapellini.blogspot.com