Meet the Team

Braden is currently a third-year medical student at Creighton University School of Medicine - Phoenix Campus. He graduated from the University of Arizona majoring in Physiology and Medical Sciences with a minor in Business Administration and Biochemistry. Braden was diagnosed with lymphoma in April 2020. After seeing the lack of resources available to college-age students, he knew that he needed to make the necessary steps to correct the problem. With the help of Alexa Lopez, he started the Come Together Fund to give financial and emotional support to college-age students diagnosed with cancer, a cause that he is very passionate about.

Alexa is currently teaching first grade in Mesa, Arizona. She graduated from the University of Arizona in 2022 with a major in Elementary Education. Alexa’s passion for helping others translates perfectly into teaching and running the Come Together Fund. With Braden, she started the non-profit to give back and aid those diagnosed with cancer. After working as a radiology assistant at Banner Health’s Cancer Center as well as witnessing Braden’s fight with cancer, she recognized the lack of help for college-aged cancer patients. She is very motivated to aid those in need and is a great Come Together Fund team member.