Old Crow Smokehouse Charity Event

Many THANKS to everyone who attended the Alyssa Alvin Foundation for Hope’s 1st charity event of 2017 at the Old Crow Smokehouse River North in Chicago.  Your participation in this event directly contributes to bring joy, hope and love to children and young adults being treated for cancer and other life threatening diseases.

A special thank you to Daniel Guerrero (Alyssa’s cousin), who coordinated the whole event with Samantha, the Old Crow Smokehouse’s owner.  Daniel sparked the idea of having a charity event at the Old Crow Smokehouse and he expended much effort in pulling this together.  Thanks also go out to Samantha for providing the atrium on the 2nd floor, the delicious BBQ, mac & cheese and all the drinks for our guests.

We want to express our appreciation to the donors, volunteers and winners of the silent auction and raffle items.

Our donors for the auction and raffle items include: McVey & Parsky, LLC – John O’Halloran & John Coleman (Sox Ticket Package), Danny Guerrero (32” TV), Joe Demar (Bluetooth Sony speaker), Salon Buzz Certificate (Collin & Jordan), Cat & Dog Goody Bag (Amanda Rico), Oil painting by Christian F. Scalise, Kernel’s Gourmet Popcorn, Villa Verone Italian Restaurant, The Little Traveler & The Geneva Spice House.

Our volunteers include: Rob Anderson (Photographer), Lupe Brueck (Raffle & Silent Auction Tables), Denise Cabrera (Registration Table), Alexis Guerrero (Raffle Ticket Sales), Carmen Ziegler & Sarah Ziegler (Alyssa Brochures).

Thanks go out to the auction and raffle winners for their generous contributions to the Alyssa Alvin Foundation for Hope.  Know that you are having an impact on a young life!  With your help, we are giving HOPE to teens and young adult cancer patients through Music & Art.

Take a look at the pictures.  Everyone had a good time!

Bringing Joy & Hope to Young Adult Cancer Patients

Join us at Old Crow Smokehouse on March 25th from 5-8pm at 149 W. Kinzie Street, River North in Chicago, IL. 

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Teagan Gets Her Navy-Blue Ukelele

Teagan is a 15-year-old who was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Stage 2A in December 2016.  Teagan’s doctor, Elaine Morgan, was also Alyssa’s Oncology Doctor.  Teagan lives with her family in Island Lake, IL, north of Chicago.  Her parents, Colleen and Matt take turns accompanying Teagan to her appointments at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.

Teagan likes to sing, play the keyboard & ukulele, and enjoys being a makeup artist.  Both Matt & Colleen said Teagan taught herself how to play the keyboard and ukulele and that she is very creative musically.

When Teagan was hospitalized at Lurie Children’s Hospital, she heard about the Alyssa Alvin Foundation for Hope through Laura Pawuk who is the Board-Certified Music Therapist at Lurie Children’s Hospital.  Teagan submitted her gift request about 2 weeks ago.

On March 10th, Daniel (Alyssa’s cousin) arrived at Lurie Children’s Hospital and delivered a navy-blue ukulele to Teagan.  She was very happy when receiving the ukulele and immediately started displaying her creativeness and familiarity with the instrument. 

It’s children like Teagan our Foundation exists to bring a bit of Joy into their lives.  So don’t forget to join us at the Old Crow Smokehouse at 149 W. Kinzie St, River North in Chicago on Saturday, March 25th.  This will be our 1st charity event of 2017 and is being coordinated by Daniel Guerrero, Alyssa’s cousin.  Join us for Food, Drinks, Music, Auction & Raffles.  Help make a difference in a child’s life.  You don’t want to miss it!

AAFH Honors Gift Recipients at Hospital Civil de Guadalajara, Mexico

Thursday, February 23 & Monday, February 27, 2017, Yoli-President of Alyssa Alvin Foundation for Hope visited both the Viejo and Nuevo Hospital Civil de Guadalajara, Mexico to honor the requests of 29 young adult cancer patients.

During this trip to Guadalajara, we also delivered 21 Alyssa Starter Art Kits (SAKs) for a total of 50 gifts! 

We thank Dra. Veronica, Psic. Martha, Psic. Alma, Raul and Efrain for their volunteering efforts in helping us deliver these gifts to the patients.

Thursday, February 23 -Pictures of the Gift Recipients from Hospital Civil de Guadalajara Viejo - Adolfo, Natalia, Perla, Jose, Karla, Diana and Juan Nicolas.

Monday, February 27 - Pictures of the Gift Recipients from Hospital Civil de Guadalajara Nuevo - Luis Eduardo, Jorge Antonio, Juan Carlos, Narciso, Edson Jair, Oliver Aldebaran, Jose Jonathan, Miguel Angel, Ana Cristina, Katherine Estefania, Juan Diego, Norma Judith, Christian, Jonathan Ysaac.  

Eight young adult cancer patients that were either in isolation or not admitted at the hospital at the time of our visit will receive their musical instrument or professional art materials by Dra. Veronica, Psic Martha or Psic Alma.

AAFH Goes to Expo Medica of Hospital Civil de Guadalajara, Mexico & Meet Felix - AAFH Gift Recipient

On Wednesday, February 22, 2017 Yoli-President of Alyssa Alvin Foundation for Hope returned for a 3rd time to Hospital Civil de Guadalajara, Mexico.   Yoli was an honorary guest at the Expo Medica XIX Congreso International Avances en Medicina (CIAM) Hospital Civil de Guadalajara.  She arrived with Psic. Martha Juarez and had the opportunity to meet the nuns of Capuchinas and Dr. Guillermo O'Leary Kirchner promoter of the cultural association of the Historic Museum de la Medicina of the Hospital Civil de Guadalajara.  At the Expo Medica, Dr. Guillermo unveiled the sculpture of Obispo Fray Antonio Alcalde (1701 -1792) who was the founder of Hospital Civil de Guadalajara and showed us the display of Obispo Fray Antonio's heart at the Expo. 

Yoli reunited with Dr. Fernando Sanchez Zubieta who is the head of the Hemotology & Oncology Pediatric Unit at the Juan I. Menchaca Hospital Civil de Guadalajara Nuevo and Dr. Horacio Padilla Munoz who is the Head of Pediatrias at the Hospital Civil de Guadalajara Viejo.  Yoli met Psic. Silvia Hernandez Gallegos who assisted in the planning of the CIAM Expo.  Finally, it was a pleasure to meet Dr. Hilario Coronado who is the Head of Intensive Care Unit at Hospital Civil de Guadalajara Viejo.

In the afternoon, our first gift recipient was Felix a 19 year old with leukemia and down syndrome at Hospital Civil de Guadalajara Viejo.  Felix was very excited to receive his guitar as he enjoys singing and playing guitar with a Mariachi band.  Felix said, "I no longer have to borrow a guitar".  Felix and his family thank AAFH for bringing joy to the young adults like him in Guadalajara, Mexico.

A Valentines Art Night at RMH near Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago

The Alyssa Alvin Foundation for Hope (AAFH) held a special Art Night on Valentine’s Day at the Ronald McDonald House (RMH) in Chicago on Tuesday, February 14, 2017. 

Young patients of all ages and their parents participated in the early Valentine’s keepsake box decorating with acrylic paints. 

The generous donation of the craft heart shaped boxes, paint brushes and acrylic paints was made by two sisters: Jean Grupe & Doris Burdick from Chicago, IL.  They owned a craft shop in the Northside of Chicago and Jean said, “I hope this will help in some small way!

We thank Jean and Doris for all the craft material and paint supplies for the Art Night! 

All the participants had fun decorating the Valentine’s boxes including the volunteers (Daniel-Alyssa’s cousin and Tara-a family friend).  We are glad to have brought happiness and joy to all the participating patients and their families for the evening.

Music Night at the RMH near Loyola University Medical Center

The Alyssa Alvin Foundation for Hope (AAFH) held the first Music Night at the Ronald McDonald House near Loyola University Medical Center in Hines, IL on Thursday, February 9, 2017.  A family band called the Summer Monkeys performed for the families and the young patients staying at the House.

There are 6 siblings and they all play various musical instruments.  George is 17 years old and plays piano and violin just as Alyssa did!  Isabel is 15 years old and the lead singer and bass guitarist.  Adam is 14 years old and plays the acoustic guitar.  Emily is 11 years old and plays the drums and is the back-up vocalist.  Eliana is 10 years old and plays tambourine, maracas and is also a back-up vocalist.  Jack is 9 years old and is a guitarist for the band.

The Summer Monkeys performance was great and everyone enjoyed the music.  A few of the songs they played were Riptide, Barbara Ann, Summer of 69’, Surfin’ USA and Beverly Hills.  You can go to their website summermonkeys.com to check them out! 

Winners of Women Who Care (WWC) Donation

On January 31, 2017, Mary Jane Johnson (WWC Member and AAFH Board member) along with Yoli Alvin (AAFH President) attended the first 2017 WWC quarterly meeting in downtown Geneva, IL.

100 Women Who Care is a new organization founded in March of 2015 by Teresa Keenan, Terry Ayres, and Martha Brown.  The Mission of the organization is to help the local community by bringing together at least 100 women who are willing to donate $100 each to a local charity, four times per year.  The group meets once per quarter and within an hour or so at each meeting $10,000 is awarded to a local charity. 

Mary Jane and Yoli were invited by WWC to give a presentation on how a $10,050 donation awarded to the AAFH would be used.  They provided an overview of the AAFH Music and Art Programs and how the programs would benefit the young gift recipients fighting cancer or a life-threatening disease.  Mary Jane and Yoli on behalf of the AAFH expressed their sincere gratitude for being winners of the WWC Award.    

100 of Alyssa Starter Art Kits (SAKs) Delivered to 8 institutions in January

Deliveries of Alyssa Starter Art Kits (SAKs) were made to three Chicago area hospitals and one hospital in Florida:  John’s Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, St. Petersburg, FL (Jan. 4th), Northwestern Medicine-Delnor Hospital, Geneva, IL (Jan. 10th), Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, IL (Jan. 12th) and Northwestern Medicine-Central DuPage Hospital, Winfield, IL (Jan. 13th).

Visits were also made to three Ronald McDonald Houses (RMHs) in the Chicago area and one RMH in Florida during January:  RMH East in St. Petersburg, FL. (Jan. 4th), RMH near Lurie Children’s (Jan. 12th), RMH near Loyola (Jan. 16th) and RMH near Central DuPage (Jan. 27th). 

Marianne Cirone (AAFH Board Member) delivered the first Alyssa SAKs to Northwestern Medicine – Delnor Hospital on January 10th to Trina Krischon, Child Life Specialist.  Marianne first met Trina when she worked at Central DuPage Hospital about a year ago and we are happy to share Alyssa SAKs with teens and young adults being treated at Delnor with cancer and other life threatening illnesses.  Our hope is for the young patients to benefit and enjoy the art kits. 

We thank everyone who is making it possible to prepare and make donations for the art kits so more teens and young adults staying at hospitals can explore their creativeness with these art materials!

2nd Art Night at RMH near Loyola Medical Center

The Alyssa Alvin Foundation for Hope (AAFH) held its second Art Night at the Ronald McDonald House (RMH) near Loyola University Medical Center in Hines, IL on Monday, January 16, 2017. 

Young patients of all ages and their family members participated in the early Valentine’s Day box decorating acrylic paint activity. 

The generous donation of the craft boxes, paint brushes and acrylic paints was made by two sisters: Jean Grupe & Doris Burdick from Chicago, IL.  Jean and Doris were previously owners of a craft shop on Chicago’s north side and Jean stated, “I hope this will help in some small way!”

We thank Jean and Doris for all the craft materials and paint supplies for the Art Night!

All the participants had fun including the volunteers and this brought happiness and joy to all for the evening.

Austin Gets His Shock Yellow Powerbeats3

Austin is a 19-year-old being treated at All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg, FL for omphalocoele, a rare abdominal wall birth defect in which the intestines, liver, and occasionally other organs remain outside of the abdomen in a sac.  Despite this, Austin exhibits a positive attitude which is reinforced by the strong support from his parents, Jennifer and Tom, and his younger brother, Dalton.

Austin and his family are from Ohio but for over a year now have been staying at the Ronald McDonald House's St. Pete East House.  This makes it ideal for Austin since All Children's Hospital is just a few steps away from the St. Pete East House. This is where Yoli, AAFH President, first met Austin and his family and offered Austin the opportunity to receive a gift from the AAFH.

Austin loves music and he expressed an interest in a set of Powerbeats3 Wireless In-Ear Headphones in Shock Yellow.  We were glad to fulfill Austin's request and on January 13, I had the privilege of delivering the Powerbeats3 Headphones to Austin and meeting his family at the St. Pete East House.

Austin is blessed with a great and loving family who are instrumental in helping Austin regain his health.  We pray for Austin's health and continued strength for his family to help him get through his ordeal.

Fernando Happy with his Thick Yarn & Copic Markers

Fernando is a 19 year old who was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) on June 2014 when he was finishing up his Junior year at North Town Academy in Chicago. Fernando lives with his family on the north side of Chicago. He has received his chemo treatments at Northwestern Hospital and was in remission until he relapsed in July of 2016.  Fernando will be undergoing a stem cell transplant at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.

When Fernando was hospitalized at Lurie Children’s Hospital, he heard about Alyssa Alvin Foundation for Hope through Willow Messier who was also Alyssa’s Art Therapist.  Fernando submitted his request in December through the AAFH website.   

Fernando likes to draw, knit and especially paint on canvas with acrylic colors.

On January 12th, Yoli (AAFH President) and Tim (volunteer) arrived at Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago to meet Willow and deliver more of Alyssa SAKs.  Willow shared with Tim Alyssa's love for the arts.  Tim also had a chance to see Alyssa's geisha collage art piece on the 12th floor. 

Willow, Tim and Yoli surprised Fernando with his gift of professional art material which included Copic markers, varies size canvases and the big thick gray yarn he had requested. Fernando is really happy to receive his gifts before his stem cell transplant. 

Fernando is looking forward to using his art supplies to paint on canvas to create some art work and to make a blanket with his new yarn.

We pray for a successful stem cell transplant for Fernando and that he enjoys the new professional art materials while he is at the hospital.

Alexis Gets Her Acoustic Guitar

Alexis is a 10-year-old who wants to learn to play guitar. Alexis lives with her Mom, Dad and one sibling in Glendale Heights, IL.

Alexis heard about Alyssa Alvin Foundation for Hope through Jonathan, Music Therapist at Comer Children’s Hospital of Chicago.  Edith, Alexis’ Mom, helped Alexis complete and submit her request in December.  Alexis expressed a desire for a 3/4 size acoustic guitar.

Alexis was diagnosed with Ewings Sarcoma in early December 2016.  Her parents have been taking turns staying with Alexis at Comer Children’s Hospital while she receives her chemo.

On Saturday, January 7th, Volunteers-Daniel Guerrero (Alyssa’s Cousin), Denise Perez-Cabrera (AAFH Executive Secretary) and Yoli (AAFH President) arrived at Comer Children’s Hospital in Chicago to deliver Alexis’ acoustic guitar. Alexis was surprised and her Dad, Mike, was happy to see his child smiling!

We hope Alexis enjoys learning to play the guitar while at the hospital and that she gets the opportunity to play for her family soon.

2nd Art Night at RMH in Sunny Florida - St. Pete's

The Alyssa Alvin Foundation for Hope (AAFH) held its second Art Night at the Ronald McDonald House (RMH) in St. Petersburg, Florida on Wednesday, January 4, 2017.  Fifteen art kits were given to RHM in St. Pete's.

Young patients of all ages and some parents participated in the Mona Lisa acrylic paint on canvas activity.  These young patients are being treated at the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital a couple blocks away.

The acrylic paint project allowed the young patients to learn how to paint like the Master Leonardo Da Vinci.  A Mona Lisa traced on real canvas was given to each participant.  These paint kits included six acrylic paints, a paint brush, chip board easel, a hanging tab and instructions. 

These kits were put together by the Schultz family during a visit to the Alvin House during the holiday season.  Liz Schultz was Alyssa’s friend and visited Alyssa at Lurie Children’s Hospital to keep her company.  We are very appreciative of the Schultz family for volunteering to put the paint kits together for this Art Night.

The young patients enjoyed painting their own Mona Lisa with the easy-to-paint kit. When they got to see their finished product, the young patients were happy with their results and enjoyed this Art Night!

Tri-Cities Exchange Club Donates Check to AAFH

Brian Henry, President of Tri-Cities Exchange Club presented Yoli – President of Alyssa Alvin Foundation for Hope (AAFH) with a $500 check on behalf of the Exchange Club at the weekly Tuesday morning meeting, December 6th.  

Yoli has volunteered for several events of the Tri-Cities Exchange Club including a Memorial Day Parade, Spaghetti Dinner, Salvation Army Tri-Cities Corps bell ringing, and a presentation at the 21st annual A.C.E. (Accepting the Challenge of Excellence) Awards this past May 2016. 

In the spring of 2013, Alyssa received the A.C.E. Award as recognition of her academic achievements while at Geneva High School despite her ongoing cancer treatments during that time.  Alyssa’s GHS Counselor, Mary Jane Johnson, nominated Alyssa because she chose the Senior who overcame physical, emotional and health obstacles and yet exceled in her classes and graduated with her classmates in May 2013.  The award represents one facet of the Exchange Club’s mission, which includes the recognition of student achievements. 

Brian mentioned that the Tri-Cities Exchange Club will always remember Alyssa as a strong young lady who lived a full live and that they are proud of Alyssa’s accomplishments and honored to support AAFH as one of the charitable organizations they make a monetary donation to.  Members of the Tri-Cities Exchange Club have also participated in AAFH fundraising events such as the miniature Golf Outing and La Fiesta de Arte-Art Exhibit.  It was a great surprise to receive this generous check donation in December 2016! 

Please go to the Tri-Cities Exchange Club Foundation to learn more about the Exchange Club’s programs and annual events.

Sammy's Surprise...a New Sony Headset!

Samantha (Sammy) is a 19-year old girl from Indianapolis, Indiana.  She arrived at RMH near Loyola Medical Center, Hines, IL with her mom, Carla and her brother, David.  Sammy has had Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy since November of 2011 and she is undergoing pain management at Loyola Medical Center. 

When volunteers from the Alyssa Alvin Foundation for Hope (AAFH) were at the Ronald McDonald House on December 7th hosting a Sculpey Clay Art Night for the families staying there we met Sammy’s brother, David.  David heard about the AAFH gift recipient program and said, “I have to go get my sister, Sammy,  I think she would love to receive a music gift".

That night of December 7th, Carla and David were happy Sammy was excited to submit a gift request on the AAFH website.  Less than two weeks later on Monday, December 19th, we surprised Sammy by coming back to RMH near Loyola Medical Center.  It was an honor to fulfill her gift request of a pair of Sony headphones just in time before her return back home to Indianapolis and to celebrate Christmas at home.

We wish Sammy and her entire family a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year, and hope she will enjoy her new Sony headset for years to come!

Max Gets His Limited Edition Gold Beats!

Max is a 12-year-old who was in Chicago the week of December 5, 2016 for treatment.  Max was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS).  Max used to live in Barrington, IL and had been receiving treatments at the old Lurie Children’s Memorial Hospital in Lincoln Park just as Alyssa when she was there.  He had his first open heart surgery at 3 days old.  He later had surgeries at 9 months and at 2 1/2 years old he underwent a heart transplant. Max later developed non-hodgkins lymphoma (NHL) from the anti-rejection medication.  Max has been battling NHL since the age of four. 

Max and his family now live near Miami, FL.  We first met Max on July 23, 2016 at RMH in Chicago where we hosted a music afternoon to celebrate Alyssa’s 21st birthday!  Max and his dad, Jared, sat in the audience to enjoy the Court & Country Vocal Ensemble that afternoon.  Soon after this event, Max submitted his gift request to the Alyssa Alvin Foundation for Hope (AAFH).

Max is a vibrant young man who has been helping others since he was 3.  He did his first public speaking to raise money for Ronald McDonald House and Lurie Children's and continues to help them as an Ambassador. 

Max's interests include music, science and video games.  Jared said Max loves anything that is pre-80's and continues to amaze them as he will be listening to classical one day and 40's blues the next. Jared also told us that his family is very blessed to have Max as one of their children and treasures each day they get to spend with him.

On Friday, December 9th, Yoli-AAFH President, met Max and his dad at the RMH in Chicago to deliver his limited-edition Gold Beats.  Max expressed his thanks and appreciation to the AAFH for his gift.  Max’s attitude is upbeat and is a happy pre-teen considering his circumstances.  We hope listening to his favorite tunes through his special Gold Beats will bring him lots of joy!

Alyssa SAKs Delivered to Sunrise Children’s Hospital

First delivery of Alyssa Starter Art Kits (SAKs) was made by Lisa Liceaga, AAFH Board member, to Sunrise Children’s Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, December 11, 2016.

Lisa met with Carmen Leung, a Certified Child Life Specialist and delivered 10 of Alyssa’s SAKs. 

We thank Carmen for giving us the opportunity to share Alyssa Alvin Foundation for Hope and the programs offered by AAFH at Sunrise Children’s Hospital!

Volunteer Celebration at El Molcajete

The Alyssa Alvin Foundation for Hope (AAFH) held a celebration for all its volunteers from 2016 at El Molcajete in Geneva, IL on Sunday, December 11, 2016.  The volunteers who attended enjoyed an appetizing mix of guacamole, salsa, chips and a variety of Mexican dishes.  Gifts were also raffled for the volunteers at the event.

During this Christmas season, we are grateful to our volunteers who made AAFH a success in 2016!  During this year, we reached out and touched the lives of many children and young adults with art kits and musical instruments and by doing so, we gave them hope and a bit of joy in their lives.  None of this would have been possible without the support and love from our volunteers in wanting to make a difference in the life a child facing a life-threatening disease.

Our volunteers helped in carrying out our Art Nights, Music Nights, Fundraising events, preparing and delivering Alyssa Starter Art Kits (SAKs), Gift Recipient deliveries, and promoting the Alyssa Alvin Foundation for Hope!

Your continued dedication and support helped us to achieve the following in 2016:

-Recruited 215 volunteers (Doubled from our first year in 2015)

-Delivered 250 Alyssa SAKs (Tripled the amount of Alyssa SAKs from our first year)

-Granted gift requests to 60 patients (6x more than last year)

-Received 40 donated musical instruments from various donors

-Held 16 Art & Music Nights at 6 different Ronald McDonald Houses(4x more than first year)

-Visited 13 medical institutions including Lurie Children's Hospital, NW Medicine Proton Center, Central DuPage Children's Hospital, Rush Children's Hospital, Advocate Children's Hospital, Comer Children's Hospital, All Children's Johns Hopkins in St. Petersburg, FL., Arnold Palmer Children's Hospital in Orlando, FL., Sunrise Children's Hospital, Las Vegas, NV., CanKids in New Delhi, Instituto Nacional de Pediatria in Mexico City, Hospital Civil de Guadalajara Viejo & Hospital Civil de Guadalajara Nuevo.

-Organized 4 Fundraisers (Same as last year)

On behalf of our Executive Officers and the Advisory Board of Alyssa Alvin Foundation for Hope, we thank all of you and appreciate your contributions in 2016. We look forward to bringing joy to more young adult patients in 2017 through our music and art programs and hope you will join us.  See you again soon!

Art Night at RMH near Loyola Medical Center

The Alyssa Alvin Foundation for Hope (AAFH) held its first Art Night at the Ronald McDonald House (RMH) near Loyola University Medical Center in Hines, IL on Wednesday, December 7, 2016. 

There were about 20 young patients of varying ages with their family members who participated in the handprint Sculpey clay activity.  These young patients are being treated at the Loyola University Medical Center.

The Sculpey clay kits were donated by Ms. Denice Steinmann, Chairman and owner of Polyform company located in Elk Grove Village, IL.  We are very appreciative of Denice’s generous donation because AAFH has been able to hold Sculpey clay art night events at multiple RMHs in the past year. 

We also want to thank Alyssa’s Godmother, Nancy Nunez and her family members-Maria Luisa Rivera, Miguel Rivera, Elida Nunez & Linda Valle for volunteering in this final Art Night of 2016!

Many of the patients made their own handprint with the easy-to-use and soft clay which only took 30 minutes to bake and harden. When they got to see their finished product, the young patients were happy to keep their own creations.

The volunteers also had a wonderful time and were glad to have been able to bring a bit of joy to these patients on this Art Night!