Alexandra's Story
Alexandra was a bubbly, outgoing and ambitious 23-year-old when she tragically passed away in her sleep. ​She had no symptoms.
She had a passion for life, an infectious laugh and an energy that lifted every room she entered. Through her warmth and kindness, Alexandra made everyone around her feel seen and valued.
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Just a few months into her first job after university, she was thriving. Creating new friendships, travelling the world and determined to work hard. She was destined to make a big impact on the world.​​
​It wasn’t until months after her passing that Alexandra’s family discovered the cause: a genetic heart condition called Arrhythmogenic Cardiomyopathy. Until then, they had no idea that a seemingly healthy young person could lose their life this way.
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This discovery revealed that several of Alexandra’s relatives also carried the same condition. This was a life-saving finding that may otherwise have gone unnoticed. Cardiomyopathy is one of the leading causes of Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD), claiming the lives of seven young Australians every week.
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With the support of her great friends, her family founded Alexandra’s Mission - to honour her memory, raise awareness of Sudden Cardiac Death in young people, and help prevent other families from experiencing the same unimaginable loss.
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Born from tragedy, Alexandra’s Mission carries forward her spirit of kindness and determination; driving change, inspiring awareness, and giving hope to others.
