Impact
We aim to build relationships with non-profits who align with the four focus areas described in our Mission – causes that help with Mind, Breath, Heart, and Mobility. Those Programs and our Impact is described below.
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Programs Funded
Amputee Blade Runners
Amputee Blade Runners is a non-profit prosthetics clinic that provides running blades and prosthetics, typically not covered by insurance, for those who have experienced limb loss. They are based in Nashville, Tennessee, and work with children across the United States.
REINS
Riding Emphasizing Individual Needs and Strengths (REINS) is a non-profit equine therapy center. This non-profit has operated for 40 years, and currently serves over 300 disabled children. They partner with California Department of Developmental Services, and their mission is to support the physical, mental and emotional health of disabled children and adults with therapeutic equine-assisted activities. REINS is based in Fallbrook, California.
Hand to Hold
Since 2010 Hand to Hold is a non-profit that provides personalized support before, during, and after a NICU stay. Hand to Hold is based in Austin, and provides virtual peer and community support for NICU families everywhere.
Lenn Foundation
The Lenn Foundation provides grant opportunities for children with Cerebral Palsy to receive the pediatric therapies they need to thrive.
Impact by Year
2024
The fund continues grants with the following organizations:
- A continuing grant was made to Amputee Blade Runners to fund prosthetics for those with limb loss.
- A continuing grant was made to REINS, providing equine therapy to children with disabilities.
2023
The fund continues grants with the following organizations:
- A continuing grant was made to Amputee Blade Runners to fund prosthetics for those with limb loss.
- A continuing grant was made to REINS, providing equine therapy to children with disabilities.
2022
The fund continues grants with the following organizations:
- A continuing grant was made to Amputee Blade Runners to fund prosthetics for those with limb loss.
- A grant was made to Children’s TherAplay Foundation, providing equine therapy to children with disabilities.
- A grant was made to Lenn Foundation to provide therapies for children with Cerebral Palsy.
2021
The Alexander James Liles Fund officially launches, beginning relationships with the following non-profits:
- A grant was made to Hand to Hold to extend the reach of their NICU and bereavement support groups.
- A four year grant was made to Amputee Blade Runners to fund eight prosthetic legs per year, for four years.
- A grant was made to Children’s TherAplay Foundation, providing equine therapy to children with disabilities.
- A grant was made to Lenn Foundation to provide therapies for children with Cerebral Palsy.
2020
In June of 2020 and during the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic, Alex began his long fight for survival.
That summer, while making multiple complex decisions and finding there is scarce literature out there on child outcomes, Alex’s parents pledged to dedicate their time and resources to help other babies born at or near viability. Babies like our Alex and his brother John.
