The Alyssa Alvin Foundation for Hope (AAFH) held its 8th annual La Fiesta de Arte fundraiser at El Molcajete Restaurant in Geneva, IL on Sunday, September 25,2022. The event was a success thanks to all the guests who attended and purchased tickets, our business sponsors and our volunteers! Our guests enjoyed the delicious appetizers and beverages provided by our sponsor, El Molcajete. In addition, attendees were able to bid on 35 silent auction art and gift baskets from local businesses & supporters of AAFH. We had live music for everyone’s entertainment provided by Laura Zavaleta from Cicero, IL. She sings for social events such as birthdays, weddings, events at restaurants and more.
This year our featured artist was Kathleen Johns from Geneva, IL. Kathleen painted for the audience and donated a beautiful watercolor artwork called Bundles of Roses. Alyssa was a skilled violinist and pianist who also developed an interest in the visual arts. These were the activities she loved and became even more important to her during her ongoing cancer treatments. We recognized that there was an important niche to fill in providing critically ill young patients with creative outlets in art and music. That is why we created this foundation in Alyssa’s memory.
Tri-Cities Exchange Club President, Brian Henry, and member, Dennis Carr, surprised Yoli Alvin with a $500 donation for the La Fiesta de Arte fundraising event!
We also want to thank the following businesses for their generous donations including: El Molcajete Restaurant, Gia Mia/Livia Restaurants, Chicago Firewater BBQ, Riganato’s Old World Grille, Base Hair Salon, Fox Jewelers, Instrument Exchange, The Little Traveler, Graham’s Chocolate, Green Street Grille, Colonial Café, Elements Spa, Preservation, Villa Verone, The Local Burger, Greenttons, Bloom + Bread, Coffee Drop Shop, and Suburban Tire Auto Repair Center.
Heartfelt thanks to all the bidders of the auction items and contributing artists Kathleen Johns, Laura Zavaleta, Fatima Figueiredo, Claudia & JP Goncalves, and all our volunteers!
We hope you all had a wonderful afternoon and hope to see you at next year’s La Fiesta de Arte 2023!
