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Alex Middleton House Build Fund

This fund honours Alex Middleton by helping youth step into the same life-changing experiences that shaped him. Donations give young people the opportunity to serve others and make a difference by building a house for a family in need.

$19,354 - raised to date

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Recent Donations

  • Anonymous($50/month)
    $150.007 days ago

    Alex was the most spontaneously kind and empathetic person I have ever known - helping random strangers and friends alike. He would love what this fund has made possible.

  • Jane Macdonald($30/month)
    $210.002 weeks ago

    Rob and I remember the profound impact this program had on Alex, and have set up a lifetime monthly donation to honour him.

  • Karen Curtis
    $200.004 weeks ago

    We send our deepest condolences, Les. What a beautiful write up on your son, Alex. Hoping the upcoming building project helps in your healing journey. John & Karen Curtis

  • Kaylea Raf and Arthur Deren
    $100.002 months ago

    Always thinking of you Alex. We miss you so much and constantly see you in the beauty of the Petawawa. Hearts are always with the Middleton family, we love you.

  • Doreen Bimm
    $50.003 months ago

    I know Alex to be the friendliest , most engaging , kind and warm soul, with the biggest and best smile for everyone he was speaking with. He was a pleasure to be around and I know he loved Mila with his heart and soul, for eternity. R.I.P.

Alex Middleton gave his time, energy, and heart to helping others.


Alex’s involvement with LiveDifferent began when he went on a week-long house build trip in 2012 with his father, Les. Their trip inspired Alex to make a bigger impact through the LiveDifferent Academy Program, a six-month commitment split between time in Mexico and time in Canada. Alex took a job as a roofer and saved his wages to pay for the program, allowing him to continue working with the organization. He went on to spend several months in Mexico building homes for families in need. The relationships he formed and the realities he witnessed stayed with him long after he returned home. He had many great stories of the people he met and experiences shared (including “Week in the Life!”).


In Canada, Alex shared his journey with students through LiveDifferent school presentations from Manitoba to the east coast. He spoke openly and courageously about his personal experience with addiction and mental health. He hoped his honesty might help others feel less alone.


Alex’s passion for service also inspired his two younger brothers, Matt and Rob, to join LiveDifferent build trips themselves, continuing a legacy of compassion, empathy, and action.


The Alex Middleton House Build Fund honours Alex’s life by supporting the work he believed in, and ensuring that his impact continues to create opportunity, understanding, and hope for others.

665
Homes built with families
13
Schools Built in the Dominican Republic and Mexico
5
Medical clinics established
21
Other community development infrastructure projects
26
Years of service

Make a difference for families living in poverty.