Alix, Charles P. (Czajka). Beloved husband of Freda, Devoted father of Constance (Steven) Seabrook and Paul JJ Alix. Fond uncle of Gerald, Kenneth, Joanne (the late Richard) Bernas, Thomas and Norbert Czajka, Justin Ruffolo, Judith Patterson, Bill Folliard, Robert Quinn and the late Arletta Markham. WWII combat veteran, U.S. Army Signal Corp., Pacific Theater. Member, American Legion and the Elks Lodge. 9 a.m. visitation followed by 10 a.m. Mass at Mary, Seat of Wisdom Church, 920 Granville, Park Ridge on Friday, April 22. Private Interment. In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions in memory of Charles Alix be made to adult stem cell Macular Degeneration research. Details available at the memorial service. Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Home 847-823-5122 or www.nelsonfunerals.com.
The Macula Vision Research Foundation (MVRF) is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to finding a cure for macular degeneration and other retinal diseases. To reach this goal, MVRF funds groundbreaking research projects conducted by the world's top scientists with the hope of improving the lives of millions of people affected by visual impairment. What makes MVRF unique is that 100% of every dollar donated goes directly to research. All administrative and fundraising expenses are underwritten by the Karen and Herbert Lotman Foundation, allowing MVRF to allocate all donations towards finding a cure. Along with funding research, MVRF also provides education and outreach to those with visual impairments through our SupportSightSM Program.
100% of every donation given
In Memory of Charles Alix
will go directly to support the work of:
Sally Temple, Ph.D.
Neural Stem Cell Institute, Regenerative Research Foundation
Rensselaer, New York
Name of Study: Reprogramming the Human Retinal Pigment Epithelial Stem Cells (RPESCs) into Photoreceptor Cells
Donations In Memory of Charles Alix can be made:
• Online at www.mvrf.org
The donation page is located at www.mvrf.org/donation-page/
Under "Type of Tribute" please specify "In Memory" and complete the First
And Last Names as "Charles Alix".
Please also be sure to complete the section entitled "Please send notification of this gift to:" by inserting: Freda Alix
400 Ascot Dr., Unit 2M
Park Ridge, Il. 60068
• Donations sent by mail should be addressed to:
Macula Vision Research Foundation
100 Front Street, Suite 300
West Conshohocken, PA 19428
Please make checks payable to Macula Vision Research Foundation
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Thank you for supporting groundbreaking research
to find a cure for macular degeneration.