The couple have countless stories to share: some of them involving heartbreaking decisions about who could and could not be helped. Despite the trauma, what they carried with them wasn’t despair – it was a quiet, enduring hope. “The biggest help we gave,” Rob said, “was hope. Just showing up and saying, ‘The world has not forgotten you.’ That mattered.”

When asked why they continue to support Alight today, both Rob and Dorice point out to that transformational experience. “It changed us,” Rob said. “I was a different person. I am a different person.” Dorice added, “It’s an experience everyone should have, because it helps you relate to the world in a way most people never get to.”

Their commitment has extended into their legacy. As Rob explained, “We have a Donor-Advised Fund, and it’s programmed to donate to Alight for ten years once we are gone”. For Rob and Dorice, giving is no longer just about today – it’s about tomorrow. It’s about the belief that even when they are gone, they can still be part of offering hope, care, and dignity to people in crisis.

“We just do what we do because it feels right,” Rob said. “And Alight is where it feels right.”