Teen cancer survivor donates 573 Lego figures to hospital that treated him

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What happened

Cancer survivor Alexander Ackles-Dold reminisces about the compassion he received during his childhood hospital stays.

In a heartfelt initiative, he spearheads a LEGO donation drive for the pediatric oncology clinic in Southlake.

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  • Reported by Times of India and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:25:54 UTC.

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