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Alex Powell was a high school senior, a dedicated student, an enthusiastic athlete, and a natural leader. His life was profoundly changed in an instant when he received a diagnosis of a rare, aggressive form of cancer. When most of Alex’s senior year classmates were debating what their plans were after college, Alex had a tough year of surgeries, chemotherapy, and radiation treatments ahead of him.

Alex was still determined to fulfill his dream and attend Michigan State University. He wanted to fully participate in the Spartan experience. Alex and his family turned to the Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities during this time of uncertainty and significant need. The RCPD helped Alex reap the maximum benefit that an MSU education has to offer. They helped place him in a dorm room close to his classes, assisted him with class accommodations, and gave him and his family support throughout their MSU experience...