Axel Alcantar

Axel Alcantar

Axel was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive cancer, Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma, just before his 4th birthday. For over 15 courageous months, he fought with the heart of a true warrior before spreading his wings and becoming our angel.

He called himself Iron Man—because, just like his hero, he carried a port in his chest. And in every sense of the word, Axel was a superhero. For each appointment, he dressed up as a different superhero, proudly powering up with what he called his “superhero power juice” (chemo). Even in the face of pain, he carried strength, courage, and joy that inspired everyone around him.

Axel never let anything dim his spirit. Through battles that would break even the strongest adults, he radiated resilience. He was our beacon of light, guiding us through the darkest days with his laughter, his hope, and his unshakable positivity.

His happiest moments were spent surrounded by those he loved—his brothers, mom and dad, cousins, grandparents, aunts and uncles, friends, and even his dogs. Axel’s heart was big and open; he was a true social butterfly. He loved Roblox, YouTube, games, crafts, make-believe adventures, movies, snuggles, and traveling.

What we miss most is his smile—the kind that lit up the whole room—and his laughter that could heal hearts. Every day, we strive to honor him by living with the same love, joy, and courage he showed us. We carry him with us always, trying our best to love and live like Axel did.