Alex Dallas is a high school student at Orminston Bolingbroke Academy who came to the public spotlight after her school banned her from attending the prom for failing to attend enough classes. ^[1]

When Dallas was four years old, her mother noticed that she had swelling in her right eye and rushed her to the doctor.

After an examination, she was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma.

Since her initial diagnosis, Dallas has been undergoing numerous radiotherapy and chemotherapy treatments, which have resulted in her also being diagnosed with kidney disease and osteoporosis.

The side effect of osteoporosis resulted in a diminished height, as she currently stands at four foot five inches.

She plans to attend nursing school later this year.

In December 2016, Alex underwent a twelve-hour operation to remove a large portion of a tumor from her head.

The decision to have the surgery was predicated on the fact that the doctors stated she would be able to attend prom.

Since her operation, Dallas has been dealing depression and anxiety attacks, preventing her from attending classes.

In response, the the academy requested that she attend class two weeks prior to prom so she could be properly assessed by school authorities.

According the academy, the purpose for this requirement was to see how she would interact with other students so she would be safe attending the prom.

Dallas failed to meet this requirement and the administration barred her from attending the dance, much to the disappointment of Dallas.

In dispute, Dallas claims going to class would amplify her condition.