The Alyssa Alvin Foundation for Hope (AAFH) delivered 55 Alyssa Starter Art Kits (SAKs) to the Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago on Friday, April 22, 2022.
The delivery was received by Art Therapists of Children Services, Willow Messier and Giuseppina Impellizzeri. Some of you remember Willow’s name as she was one of Alyssa’s art therapists during her stay at Lurie.
Willow has been a real partner in our work since AAFH was founded. She helped us develop the appropriate materials for the art kits and continues to have suggestions for how we can improve the delivery of our services to the young patients who benefit from AAFH programs.
Even with this many years into our mission, Willow reminds us that the young patients we serve are thrilled to have the opportunity to express themselves creatively while facing life-threatening illnesses. Just as it did for our Alyssa, it provides them and their family members hope.
Alyssa’s spirit and her love for art and music continue to inspire our efforts.
Your donations make it possible for us to bring these professional starter art kits to young patients going through their medical journey. Please donate today by clicking here.
