On Saturday, February 1st, the Alyssa Alvin Foundation for Hope (AAFH) delivered a Simmons SD200 Electronic Drum Kit to Jack, an 11-year-old from Villa Park, IL. Jack submitted a gift request to our website after finding out about our Foundation through Anna Nanniceli, who supports the Oncology Department at Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago and talks to young patients while undergoing treatments there.
Jack is a sixth-grade student who excels in his schoolwork and has an interest in learning how to play piano and drums. Jack was diagnosed with Post-Transplant Lymphoproliferative Disorder (PTLD) in June 2019 and is regularly treated at Lurie Children’s Hospital. During the gift delivery we met Jack’s parents, Tony and Lindsay, as well as his younger brother who goes by the nickname, “Q”. Jack and his family were thrilled to receive the drum kit and look forward to setting it up for Jack to begin playing.
We are grateful to see the smile and happiness our music gift brought to Jack a day before his birthday.
In memory of Alyssa, we carry on the Foundation’s mission of bringing music and art to young patients every day!
