Diego a 10-year-old, was almost done receiving his chemo at Lurie Children’s Hospital on Friday, February 2, 2018 when he received a surprise from the Alyssa Alvin Foundation for Hope. Yoli – Alyssa’s mom and President of AAFH entered his room on the 18th floor to present him with his new electronic keyboard. Several nurses that knew and had taken care of Alyssa when she was hospitalized at Lurie were there and had a chance to say hello to Yoli and share memories of Alyssa. It was a special day!
Diego and his mom, Julie, were very excited to see the new keyboard and headphones that came along with the keyboard. He had a big smile when he unpacked the keyboard and the headphones. Diego could not wait to get home to set up and start playing the keyboard. Diego lives with his family in Bolingbrook, IL. He has two older brothers.
This January 2018, Diego was diagnosed with liver and bone cancer. Diego enjoys going to the pool, amusement parks and the zoo. He likes to go to the movie theaters with his family. Diego is in 5th grade and he plays the drums in elementary school. He has always shown an interest in learning how to play the keyboard and now he will be able to do it!
The Alyssa Alvin Foundation for Hope was created to give hope and provide outlets for creative expression through art and music for young patients dealing with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. As you can see, Alyssa’s inspiration continues to bring our gift recipients a bit of joy in Alyssa’s memory.
