Julia Katharine Alexander is a one-of-a-kind woman, who is rarely seen without a super bright smile on her face. She's just so full of joy, love, and compassion for others. Everyone who knows her can recall something profound, inspirational, or just plain funny that Julia's shared with them. At home, we call them "Julia-isms." :)

Regardless of your encounter with this sweet girl, you leave feeling a little warmer and happier inside. On December 14, 2014, Julia was diagnosed with a Grade II Ependymoma brain tumor. Since then, she has bravely endured three major brain surgeries, five minor surgeries, eight rounds of chemotherapy, and two months of radiation therapy. While she is not considered NED (No Evidence of Disease), we are so grateful that her tumor remains stable.

Julia has tons of interests including reading, dancing, playing the piano, singing, exercising, and writing songs and stories. She attends George Mason University and majors in Early Childhood Development with plans of becoming a preschool teacher. 

Among Julia’s greatest passions are advocating for more pediatric cancer research funding and working to bring a little sparkle into the lives of patients and survivors. Julia has attended four Childhood Cancer Action Days on Capitol Hill, served as a 2018 St. Baldrick’s Ambassador, and attended Childhood Cancer Advocacy Day at the Virginia State Capitol. She volunteers for fundraising events at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, where she is currently treated and has organized several item drives for hospitals across our region. She also volunteers her time for the Northern VA Ronald McDonald House and the Sweet Julia Grace Foundation. 

Julia is our powerful, creative, faith-filled superhero, and she will be victorious! Thank you for supporting Julia and the more than 300,000 kids worldwide who will be diagnosed with cancer this year. By sharing the gifts of your time, talent and money with the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, you're supporting research to give all kids with cancer a better chance for a cure.