Alexis Moldovan
1990 – 2005
Community Hero 2005
At 14, Alexis (or “Lexi” as her mother calls her) was a spirited young lady with a soft spot for all creatures in the animal kingdom, large or small. Her own collection of scaly, feathered and furry friends included a cat named Bobo, a turtle and a bird. Her mother Lisa points out that Alexis also had a myriad of interests that ranged from the arts to music and more.
The constant challenges and difficulties brought on by Crohn's disease, a chronic intestinal disorder, never kept Alexis from courageously facing each day, setting ambitious goals and moving forward in life. “She had 33 surgeries in all and yet her drive to succeed kept guiding her through the worst times. She was a tough pistol in a small package—and her strength amazed everyone,” says her mother.
To Alexis, being a hero meant that you wouldn’t let disabling problems weaken your resolve to beat the odds. She lived by that brave sentiment each and every day.
