Small Organization Snapshot: It Happened to Alexa Foundation

After 18 grueling months, the trial finally got underway. It lasted for six weeks, during which time Alexa and her parents spent a total of 27 days in Boston. The trial resulted in Alexa’s attacker being sentenced to 40 to 45 years in prison.

It Happened to Alexa Foundation was founded by the Branchinis after Tom and Stacey considered two things: how important it was that they were able to be with Alexa during her emotionally taxing trial; and that their presence at the trial required more money than many families in similar circumstances can afford.