projected U.S. cancer deaths in 2026
The American Cancer Society estimates 2,114,850 new cancer diagnoses and 626,140 cancer deaths in the United States during 2026.
Source: American Cancer Society ↗The Little A Foundation
Every life deserves care, protection, and hope.
In memory of Alexa Tolsma, the Little A Foundation is envisioned as a promise to protect life wherever it is vulnerable. Alexa faced Ewing sarcoma with courage and dreamed of a future filled with children and a large family. Her memory inspires us to stand beside patients battling cancer and mothers facing unexpected pregnancies—offering compassionate care, practical help, and hope.
Why this mission matters
626,140
1,128,200
unborn babies murdered in the United States
In 2025, an estimated 1,128,200 clinician-provided abortions took place in the United States—more than one million unborn babies murdered in a single year.
Source: Guttmacher Institute ↗
Alexa Tolsma was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma in 2019 at age 11. After a period of remission, the cancer returned. Alexa passed away on November 8, 2020, at age 12.
Her family experienced the fear of diagnosis, the hope of remission, and the heartbreak of recurrence. Cancer reaches beyond the hospital room, reshaping daily life around treatment, uncertainty, and the wish for more time together. For many families, that emotional weight is compounded by medical bills, travel, lodging, meals, and time away from work.
Alexa also loved children, especially babies, and dreamed of one day having a large family. Her compassion and love for life inspire both sides of the foundation’s mission: standing with families facing cancer and helping women facing unexpected pregnancies receive the support they need to choose life.
The Little A Foundation is proposed in her memory so that vulnerable families feel supported, every child is valued, and more people are given the opportunity to experience life, love, and family.
Read more about Alexa: family fundraiser ↗ · memorial ↗
One foundation · two commitments
Protecting life and carrying families through crisis.
Fighting cancer alongside families.
We envision helping with medical bills, travel, lodging, meals, and meaningful family experiences while supporting research, clinical innovation, and partnerships focused on cancers including Ewing sarcoma.
Opposing abortion through compassionate action.
We believe abortion ends the life of an unborn child. Our response is compassionate action: helping women facing unexpected pregnancies choose life through material assistance, maternal and infant health resources, adoption support, mentorship, and trusted community partnerships.
Medical relief
Helping families manage cancer treatment bills and related expenses.
Family support
Assisting with travel, lodging, meals, and meaningful time together.
Cancer research
Supporting research and clinical innovation aimed at better treatments.
Pregnancy support
Providing practical help so financial fear does not determine a pregnancy decision.
Maternal & infant care
Connecting mothers and babies with health services, supplies, and continuing support.
Adoption & mentorship
Connecting families with adoption information, mentoring, and trusted local partners.
Programs, eligibility standards, partner organizations, and charitable structures remain under development.
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