40 Alyssa Starter Art Kits (SAKs) were delivered to Advocate Children’s Hospital in Oak Lawn, IL on August 11, 2022. Five different kinds of art materials included coloring book kits, journal kits, drawing kits, colored pencil kits, and watercolor art kits. The Alyssa SAKs were received by Lori Mackey, Art Therapist.
Lori is a dedicated art therapist that we have had the pleasure to work with over the years and she truly understands the mission of AAFH. She pointed out how Alyssa starter art kits really appeal to young patients being treated for life threatening illnesses at the hospital.
On the same day, Lori was able to be present when Mahmoud received his gift and even took a picture with him.
This is exactly what we experienced with our daughter, Alyssa, when she was at Lurie Children’s Hospital going through her own medical treatments. Our target audience are young patients between 10 & 21 and it is gratifying to know we are achieving our objective.
As Lori stated, we are keeping Alyssa’s legacy alive through our donations of music and art gifts.
You can also help young children express their artistic creativity by going to our donation page HERE in support of our mission.
