Teens Show their Sculpting Talents
The light that you left me will everglow...
This is a live version of Everglow from Coldplay's new album A Head Full of Dreams. I'd like to dedicate this song to Alyssa. Thank you for the lessons and the dreams. ∞
"Oh they say people come
They say people go
This particular diamond was extra special
And though you might be gone
And the world may not know
Still I see you celestial
Like a lion you ran
A Goddess you rolled
Like an eagle you circled
In perfect purple
So how come things move on
How come cars don't slow
When it feels like the end of my world?
When I should but I can't let you go?
But when I'm cold, cold
When I'm cold, cold
There's a light that you give me
When I'm in shadow
There's a feeling you give me, an everglow
Like brothers in blood
Sisters who ride
Yeah, We swore on that night
We'd be friends 'til we died
But the changing of winds
And the way waters flow
Life as short as the falling of snow
And now I'm gonna miss you, I know
But when I'm cold, cold
In water rolled, salt
I know you're always with me
And the way you will show
Cause you're with me wherever I go
And you give me this feeling, this everglow
What I wouldn't give for just a moment to hold
Yeah, I live for this feeling, this everglow
So if you love someone, you should let them know
Oh, the light that you left me will everglow."
Alyssa's Foundation Goes International, read the entire blog and see photos of our visit to Mexico!
Yorkville HS Madrigals Bring Joy to the House
AIM Specialty Health - Solution Management Team - Give Art
Ashley's Art gift presented by Rochelle. To read more about Ashley, go to the Gallery Gift Recipient section of website.
Art Auction Winners - Give Hope to other Teens with cancer! View the photos from the 1st Annual Art Exhibit.
Looks like guests had fun dancing! See more pictures of La Fiesta de Arte on AlyssaalvinfoundationforHope Gallery section of the website!
Happy Teen!
Teen enjoys Art Night!
More Smiles with Music!
AAFH Volunteer Musician's Perform at Lurie Children's
Go to the Gallery Gift Recipients section of our website to read Manuel's story.
Marianne and Yoli arriving with Musical Instruments at Central DuPage Hospital!
Honoring another Gift Recipient!
1st Music Night at RMH!
A week ago, a group of volunteers came to the Alvin House to prepare Alyssa's Starter Art Kits (SAKs). Some of the professional art supplies were previously donated to Alyssa Alvin Foundation for Hope and some were purchased to create Alyssa's SAKs.
Alyssa's SAKs included an art bag, canvas, paints, brushes, palette, colored pencils and sketch paper. Each art bag had Alyssa's Foundation Logo hand written on it. The volunteers also wrote a special note for the recipient of Alyssa's SAKs.
The volunteers prepared 15 of Alyssa's SAKs; 8 for young adults & 7 for young teens.
It was a fun experience for the volunteers and they enjoyed lunch with the Alvin's.
On Thursday, August 20th, George and Yoli delivered 10 of Alyssa's SAKs to Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. We also delivered 4 more musical instruments (electric guitar, bass guitar, amplifier and DJ Mixer. Both the Music Therapist and Art Therapist welcomed us.
Here's an excerpt from the letter we received from Lurie Children's Hospital Staff - "you create a better, brighter and more fun healing environment for our children. It was so nice to see you and we truly appreciate the time and dedication it took to get Alyssa's SAKs together and delivered to us".
On Friday, August 21st, Yoli delivered 5 of Alyssa's SAKs to Ronald McDonald House near Central DuPage Hospital and 3 more musical instruments (2 electronic keyboards and 1 flute).
Release 20 Balloons to celebrate Alyssa's birthday at Wheeler Park in Geneva, IL. Click on the link below and read the entire blog. Also, visit the Main Gallery on Alyssa Alvin Foundation for Hope to see the pictures from the Miniature Golf Benefit. Thank you for being part of Alyssa's Team!
July 23 is a Special Day because that is the day Alyssa was born. She would be 20 years today. Alyssa loved celebrating her birthday and everyone else's birthdays too. We remember all of Alyssa's Birthdays and the parties we held for her with family and friends. Sharing, caring & loving is what Alyssa showed us on a daily basis. Today, share, care and love someone in honor of Alyssa! Click on the link to read the entire blog.
Doug, the grandfather of a 10 year old boy staying at Lurie Children's Hospital was quoted as saying "That was the best meal since I've been here". He was happy to talk to the AAFH volunteers! Left to right: Incoming Executive Secretary-Denise, Advisory Board Member-Dan, Co-Founder-Yoli, Chef Volunteer-Rafael, Volunteer-Tom, RMH guest-Doug, Volunteers-John, Heather & Nancy