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This page is dedicated to honoring and remembering the life of Atlas Mendez.

We use this page to spread awareness, advocate, & fundraise for Childhood Cancer. 🎗️Account proudly run by Atlas’ mom, Alison Taylor Mendez.

07/30/2026

Our hearts feel like it’s the first second without you, sweet boy. The pain we feel never eases up. You are so loved, and so missed.

07/19/2026

Have you ever wondered where the name “IronAtlas” came from? I’ll tell you!

In April 2024, our amazing friend Chaise competed in the first ever IRONMAN 70.3 held in Cap Cana, Dominican Republic, in honor of Atlas. The race consisted of a 1.2 mile swim, a 56 mile bike ride, and a 13.1 mile run.

That incredible act of strength, endurance, and love gave the name “IronAtlas” a meaning that has stayed with us ever since. It represents the strength Atlas carried throughout his life, while also honoring the people who continue carrying his name and story forward.

Chaise has continued the immense mental and physical preparation required for this kind of challenge, and today, July 19, 2026, he is competing in IRONMAN Lake Placid 140.6. This full distance triathlon consists of a 2.4 mile swim, a 112 mile bike ride, and a 26.2 mile run.

We have been tracking him through the app all morning and cheering him on as he pushes through every mental and physical challenge that comes with completing such an incredibly difficult, yet rewarding, feat.

We are so grateful for Chaise’s heart, for the way he continues to keep Atlas’ memory alive, and for helping spread awareness for childhood cancer through every mile.

At this moment, he has been racing for 7 hours, 31 minutes, and is still pushing through the bike portion.

Please help us cheer Chaise on as he continues toward the finish line!

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04/23/2026

We woke up this morning to the most incredible news, Xavier has officially met his $2,000 fundraising goal!
We reached this in just 9 days, and we truly could not have done it without every single person who donated, liked, shared, and supported. Thank you all so much!!!

The fundraiser will remain open through tomorrow, and we’ll keep the links up for anyone who would still like to donate. Every amount helps support the amazing beneficiaries, including Christopher's Haven (Joyce’s Place - ATL), which provides housing for families displaced during treatment. Somewhere we were housed while Atlas received a total of 53 proton radiation therapy treatments next to his heart and spine.

We’ll be heading to Atlanta early Saturday morning to support Xavier as he competes. We’re so proud of him and all he continues to do in honor of Atlas and families like ours. 💛🎗️

https://wecan.tapcancerout.org/fundraiser/7180112

04/21/2026

We’ve currently raised $1,365 toward our $2,000 goal. Right now, we’re sitting in the top 3 fundraisers out of all competitors!

We know 1st and 2nd place may be out of reach, but we would truly love to hit our goal and hold onto 3rd place (which we’re clinging to by $20)!

We’re just $636 away from meeting our goal and have 4 days left before our fundraising deadline. Every single dollar adds up, thank you all so much for the support. 💛

https://wecan.tapcancerout.org/fundraiser/7180112

04/20/2026

Our fundraiser closes at 11:59 PM this Friday, the 24th and we’re just $880 away from our goal.

In just one week, we’ve already raised $1,120 for Tap Cancer Out, and we are so incredibly grateful. Thank you to every single person who has donated, shared, and supported Xavier’s campaign.

If we can raise an average of $176 per day over the next 5 days, we’ll get there. Every single dollar truly matters. Even a $1 donation brings us one step closer.

If you’re unable to donate, sharing this post helps more than you know and allows us to reach even more people.

Xavier will be participating in the fundraiser tournament this Saturday, the 25th in Atlanta, we’re so excited to support him.

Thank you for helping us finish strong. 🥋🎗️💛

https://wecan.tapcancerout.org/fundraiser/7180112

04/13/2026

Today, with the help of our amazing IronAtlas family, we mailed a care package to a sweet little girl bravely battling DIPG.

We filled this kit thoughtfully with items to bring comfort and support during hospital stays, including an emergency care kit with hygiene essentials, a cozy outfit, a soft blanket, a unicorn plush, and a few extra things for her and her family.

We are so grateful for the love everyone continues to show for Atlas, and so proud to see that love spill over into a community that needs it most. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you. 💛

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