Giving Tuesday - Buy AAFH Swag or Donate to Support Alyssa's Foundation

How can you help support our charity this holiday season? Buy face masks, art aprons, snowflake jewelry and other products such as water bottles (BPA-free & eco friendly), Alyssa’s framed Geisha collage, t-shirts & caps to help us continue the art and music programs. By doing so you will be supporting our gift recipient program which we offer to children and young adult patients going through their cancer or life-threatening illnesses. Click here to place your order. Or Donate. Thank you for your support!

We offer four different music-themed face masks available for $18 each. We are also offering art aprons that can be worn when creating your art projects or even when cooking. The apron is white and has the Alyssa Alvin Foundation for Hope logo embroidered on the front. The aprons were made in Guadalajara, Mexico by the Tanyre Uniformes company and are available for $25 each.

These are just some examples of what we are offering on our website Store. All items are one of a kind and of limited supply. Please order your preferred item or items from our Store for yourself or as Christmas gifts and support Alyssa’s Foundation. The price for all items include Shipping & Handling.

Our efforts are focused on bringing hope and joy to children and young adult patients facing grave illnesses and with your help we can expand our reach to more who are in need.

Inpatient Oncology patients at Northwestern Hospital Received Alyssa Starter Art Kits

40 Alyssa Starter Art Kits (SAKs) were delivered to Northwestern Hospital in Chicago on Tuesday, November 10, 2020.

The delivery was received by Alex Kwait, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who works within the Inpatient Oncology at Northwestern Hospital in Chicago, IL. Alex works with a wide variety of cancer patients there. She made a point of saying how important the art kits are at a time when visits are severely restricted due to the corona virus.

The Alyssa SAKs donated were a combination of Journal and Drawing Kits, Nature-Themed Coloring books as well as Watercolor and Acrylic Paint Kits. These kits are designed to allow young people of different skill levels to immediately begin expressing themselves by creating art. This type of therapeutic activity helped our daughter, Alyssa, discover another facet of her own creative spirit at a time when she was facing her health challenges.

Alyssa’s love for art and music continue to inspire our efforts and we are happy to share our gift of Hope.

Mary Jane Johnson - AAFH Board Member Delivered Art Kits to Rush Copley & Marionjoy

Rush Copley Cancer Center (RCCC) in Aurora, IL received Alyssa Starter Art Kits (SAKs) on Thursday, November 5, 2020 from Mary Jane Johnson, Alyssa Alvin Foundation for Hope (AAFH) Board member. Mary Jane met Laura Rollins, Oncology Social Worker, who took delivery of 40 Alyssa Starter Art Kits (SAKs). The delivery included 5 different types of Alyssa SAKs – acrylics, watercolors, nature-themed coloring books, drawing and journal kits.

Marionjoy Rehabilitation Hospital in Wheaton, IL received 40 of Alyssa SAKs on Friday, November 13, 2020 from Mary Jane Johnson, AAFH Board member. She met Mary Dorner who is a Pediatric Program Coordinator there. Mary Jane said they were very appreciative to receive the art kits.

These art kits will be given to children and young adults undergoing treatments for cancer or other life-threatening diseases. Both Laura and Mary told Mary Jane that they are excited to give the young patients one of Alyssa’s Starter Art Kits.

Copic Markers Make Jessica Happy

A delivery of 36 Copic markers and paper was made to Jessica (likes to be called Jess) at her home in LaGrange Park, Illinois on Sunday, November 15, 2020. Her mom-Cathy and dad-Dave also came outside to watch Jess receive her gift from Yoli – AAFH President.

Jess is 19 years old and has been receiving treatment at Lurie Children’s Hospital since October 2020 when she was diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma. Jess is a huge musical theater fan. She was a member of a community theater group from 5th grade to high school. She was also a choir member at her high school for all 4 years. Now she is pursuing a college degree in Industrial Design.

When she was admitted to Lurie’s, Jess heard about AAFH from Anna Nannicelli and was excited to submit her gift request through our website. Due to Covid19 pandemic, live theater and concerts have shut down and Jess cannot continue her theater experience. Jess would love Copic markers to help her get through this difficult period. After the delivery, Jess’ mom, Cathy said, “You made her day and bless you for all you do”.

We are grateful to share Alyssa’s creative passion for art and music with other young adult patients who are undergoing their cancer treatments and providing them with hope and creative outlets.

Volunteers Prepared 350 Alyssa Starter Art Kits

Alyssa’s family and friends volunteered to create 350 Alyssa Starter Art Kits (SAKs) in support of the Alyssa Alvin Foundation for Hope (AAFH). Girls Scout Troop #75524 led by Troop Leader Kate Krumdick assembled nature-themed coloring book kits. The Girl Scout volunteers included: Caroline K., Declyn T., Emma H., Hanna B., Jordyn M., Marilyn D., and Alyssa's cousin Olivia G. During a zoom session, Yoli explained the mission of Alyssa’s foundation to the girl Scout’s before they began their volunteer event. The Girls Scouts assembled 50 SAKs at Olivia’s home in Lockport, IL on Sunday, October 18, 2020. Olivia’s parents, Adrienne, and Rick & sister-Katie, were also instrumental in helping the Girls Scout Troop complete this volunteer effort.

On November 18, 2020, Olivia, Katie and Adrienne Guerrero - Alyssa’s Cousins, delivered Alyssa Starter Art Kits to the RMH near Loyola Medical Center in Maywood, Illinois. It was a pretty cold afternoon yet they enjoyed volunteering their time to bring joy to young cancer patients through our art packages that will be available to them when they stay at this RMH.

Alexis Guerrero, Alyssa’s cousin, assembled 50 acrylic kits at her apartment on the northside of Chicago on October 16, 2020.

Mary Hansen, Alexis’ grandmother, assembled 100 journal kits at her home in Chicago on October 5, 2020.

Daniel Guerrero, Alyssa’s cousin and AAFH board member, assembled 50 watercolor kits at his home in Chicago’s Canaryville neighborhood on September 30, 2020.

Mary Jane Johnson, Alyssa’s high school counselor and AAFH board member assembled 50 drawing and 50 journal kits at her home in Geneva, IL on September 15, 2020.

We appreciate everyone who volunteered their personal time to assemble the Alyssa SAKs. They were completed in time to deliver them to local hospitals across the Chicagoland area before the holidays!

A big “THANK YOU” to our volunteers in this current effort and to all volunteers who helped us during 2020.

So far, a total of 1165 Starter Art Kits have been delivered during 2020 and it is only because of YOU, our volunteers! You have our sincere gratitude.

Bringing Art to Trevor

Yoli – Alyssa’s mom & President of Alyssa Alvin Foundation for Hope (AAFH) welcomed Trevor’s mom, Grace, at our home in Geneva, IL on November 9, 2020. Due to Trevor not feeling well, Grace received Trevor’s gift request of professional art materials including a portfolio to put all his art materials which is photographed with Alyssa’s geisha collage.

Trevor learned of the Alyssa Alvin Foundation for Hope through Kate at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital located in Park Ridge, IL.

While receiving treatment at Lutheran General, Trevor received one of Alyssa’s Starter Art Kits and was excited to draw art with the kit. Katie told Trevor of our Gift Recipient program and submitted his gift request for professional art materials from AAFH.

Grace shared with Yoli that Alyssa’s SAK really helped Trevor and that he has been using his art materials since he received it. Trevor lives in Glen Ellyn, IL with his family and cannot wait to receive his professional art package so he can continue creating more art.

We could not think of a better way to share Alyssa’s love of art with another young patient. The happiness of our recipients is a wonderful reminder that we are fulfilling the mission of Alyssa’s Foundation and giving Hope to the gift recipients.

100 Alyssa SAKs Delivered to Central DuPage & Edward Children’s Hospitals

Mary Jane Johnson, board member of the Alyssa Alvin Foundation for Hope (AAFH) delivered 50 Alyssa Starter Art Kits (SAKs) to Edward Children’s Hospital in Naperville, Illinois on Monday, November 2, 2020. She met Nicolas Anderson, who is the new child life staff member of the Ronald McDonald Family Room located within Edward Hospital. He is excited to give the Alyssa SAKs to children staying at this hospital.

On Thursday, October 21, 2020, Mary Jane delivered another 50 Alyssa Starter Art Kits (SAKs) to the Central DuPage Children’s Hospital (CDH) in Winfield, Illinois. The delivery was received by Mia Deroin, Child Life Specialist from the PEDS/PICU department.

Mia shared with Mary Jane that the children at the hospital have been benefiting creatively by having our incredible Alyssa SAKs made available to them when they visit the hospital for their cancer treatments. Mia said, “the young patients love the acrylic, watercolor and adult coloring kits the best and we are absolutely grateful and appreciate the support you provide to us so much!”.

Alyssa’s spirit and her love for art and music continue to inspire our efforts. During this Covd-19 period, young patients and their family members are grateful and appreciative of the art materials provided by our foundation.

We are ready to serve many more young patients in the coming year!

Univision Spotlights Exelon Award Winner - Listen to Alyssa sing & play her piano

The Univision television clips, links below, aired on Nov. 9, 2020. The two clips include a video of Alyssa playing her piano and singing. The clip airing earlier in the day is a short teaser while the clip airing later in the day is the longer full story.

WGBO (UNI) – 5:20 PM)

WGBO (UNI – 10:19 PM)
A Couple of months ago, Exelon’s 2020 Powering Communities selected our AAFH President, Yolanda (Yoli) Alvin, to receive the Exelon Employee Volunteer Award of $10,000 on behalf of the Alyssa Alvin Foundation for Hope (AAFH). In connection with this award, on November 6, 2020, Univision Spanish Television interviewed Yoli about the Exelon award and her work with Alyssa’s Foundation. AAFH is a charitable non-profit young adult cancer organization established in memory of Alyssa, our precious daughter.

We are grateful to be able to continue Alyssa’s legacy of love of life through her passion for music and art, the two main programs of Alyssa’s Foundation.

Music & Art Gifts for Young Patients at Hospital Fray Antonio Alcalde - Mexico

The Alyssa Alvin Foundation for Hope (AAFH) brought joy and hope to eight young patients at Hospital Fray Antonio Alcalde in Guadalajara, Mexico by fulfilling their gift requests.

In late October and early November 2020, Dra. Martha, AAFH board member, delivered headphones, guitars and an art supplies set to these eight young patients. These young patients are being treated for various cancer illnesses.

The young recipients expressed their gratitude for these gifts. However, we are most grateful for the opportunity to bring smiles to their faces and more importantly, to bring hope and a bit of joy into their lives as they go through their cancer treatments.

Left to Right: Top Row

Elizabeth Guadalupe - Esmeralda Maribel - Jesús Miguel - Jonathan Ricardo

Bottom Row

Jose Ramón - Liliana Monserrat - Luis Everardo - Crispín Alejandro

Hospital Civil de Guadalajara Presents a Certificate of Recognition to AAFH

A Recognition Ceremony for the Alyssa Alvin Foundation for Hope (AAFH) was held at the Hospital Civil de Guadalajara on Tuesday, October 13, 2020. The ceremony was coordinated by Dr. Martha Juarez, an AAFH Board Member, and the Directors of Hospital Civil de Guadalajara. Yoli-President and George-Vice President of AAFH were present at the ceremony to graciously receive the recognition award.

Yoli met Dra. Martha and Dr. Christian Hawa 5 years ago during Yoli’s first visit to Guadalajara in November 2015. Since then, Dra. Martha & Dr. Christian have continued to promote the AAFH and the music and art services made available to young oncology patients at Hospital Civil de Guadalajara. The Hospital Civil de Guadalajara is comprised of two hospital units, the old Fray Antonio Alcalde Hospital and the new Dr Juan I. Menchaca Hospital, both are located in the center of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.

A welcome event was given by the leaders of the hospitals: Dr. Benjamín Becerra Rodríguez, Director of Nuevo (new) Hospital Civil de Guadalajara “Dr. Juan I. Menchaca” and Dr. Rafael Santana Ortiz, Director of Antiguo (old) Hospital Civil de Guadalajara “Fray Antonio Alcalde”.

In the audience were 13 of the young patients who were to receive a gift from AAFH. Others in the audience included various doctors and supporting staff. Yoli spoke to the audience about the AAFH mission, our art & music services, and the gift recipient program available for teens and young adult patients receiving treatment for cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

During this trip to Guadalajara, AAFH delivered six guitars, two keyboards, one violin and four headphones to the young patients through our gift giving program. Twenty Alyssa Starter Art Kits (SAKs) were also donated to the hospitals for their young patients!

We wish to thank Dr. Martha, her husband Hugo, her daughter-Nadia and staff member-Karla for their volunteering efforts in helping us purchase and deliver these gifts for the patients.

Finally, Dr. Teresita Villaseñor Cabrera, Head of Psychology. and Dr. Mario Segura Ortega, Chief of the Paramedic Services Division of the Antiguo Hospital Civil de Guadalajara “Fray Antonio Alcalde” presented Yoli with a plaque of Recognition to Alyssa Alvin Foundation for Hope in recognition of our Foundation’s spirit of service, commitment and philanthropy, by our donations of art materials and musical instruments for the benefit of children and adolescents who are being treated in the Oncology and Hematology services of the Hospital Civil de Guadalajara.

The event ended with the presentation of gifts to each young recipient. Below are pictures of the recipients with their gifts.

Successful Fundraiser - 2020 La Fiesta de Arte

On Sunday, October 4th, the Alyssa Alvin Foundation for Hope (AAFH) hosted the 6th annual Fiesta de Arte at El Molcajete Restaurant in Geneva, IL. The fundraising event included a silent auction featuring a local artist’s work along with various gift baskets donated by friends, supporters, and local businesses. Guests mingled while being fed delicious appetizers and beverages. The StringWorks Quartet from Geneva performed beautiful music for everyone’s enjoyment.

This year’s featured artist, Fatima Figueiredo, lives in Geneva and was born in Brazil. She displayed beautifully painted scenes of nature including fantastic colored works of the Fabyan Japanese Garden along the Fox River in Geneva. Fatima had a previous commitment, but her involvement was made possible by AAFH Board Member, Mary Jane Johnson & her husband, Larry Johnson. Mary Jane was a high school counselor to Alyssa and a bond was created at that time that carries onto this day. Mary Jane and Larry have both been extraordinarily devoted friends and advocates for Alyssa’s Foundation.

This year, we also featured a piece from one of our gift recipients, Kaylah. Kaylah’s younger brother, Kaleb, also got in on the act and donated paintings that helped us raise funds too. We are very grateful to them and we were happy to see their Mom, Damaris, attend La Fiesta de Arte.

We thank StringWorks’ owners Evan & Ibby Lowery, along with musicians, Andrew Ladendorf, Sarah Struebing and Carolyn Berger for donating their performance to our cause. StringWorks is a musical instrument store specializing in violins, violas and cellos.

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 Alyssa during her cancer treatment. We recognized that there was an important niche to fill in providing critically ill young people with creative outlets and that is why we created Alyssa’s Foundation. Through the work of AAFH and our community of friends and supporters, we carry on Alyssa’s legacy of love for the arts.

Thanks go out to all who attended, our sponsors and supporters of this year’s event, especially to our venue host, El Molcajete Restaurant! Please click here SPONSORS for a listing of all our sponsors and supporters.

Yarn, Needles & Colored Pencils for Andrea - Lurie Children’s Hospital

A gift delivery of crafts and art supplies was made to Stephanie Aaron - Social Worker at Lurie Children’s Hospital in downtown Chicago on Friday, September 25, 2020.

The gift had been requested by Andrea, a 14-year-old, receiving treatment at Lurie Children’s Hospital since March 2020 since being diagnosed with T-myeloid leukemia. Andrea is preparing for a stem cell transplant, so we were not able to meet her in person when her yarn, needles, colored pencil and paper were delivered.

When she was admitted to Lurie’s, Andrea heard about AAFH from Stephanie and was excited to submit her gift request through our website. Andrea could not wait to receive her materials so she could begin with her yarn and needles.

Andrea lives in Palatine, IL with her family and she loves to listen to music and create art. Stephanie said, “Andy uses art to help cope during her prolonged admissions for chemotherapy and two bone marrow transplants.

We are grateful to share Alyssa’s creative passion for art and music with other young patients who are undergoing their cancer treatment and provide them with hope and creative outlets.

Kayli Receives Her Professional Art Materials

On a sunny Wednesday morning, September 16, 2020, at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, FL, George Alvin, Alyssa’s Dad and AAFH VP, met with Kayli and her mom, Kaymi. George delivered a professional art supplies kit to Kayli, a 19-year-old with leukemia, before she entered the hospital for her ongoing chemo treatment that day.

Kayli loves to paint, draw, crafts, sing and is learning to play guitar and piano! Both Kayli and her mom expressed much joy in receiving this gift. Kayli also said she would be sharing her gift with her younger siblings so all can express their creativity in the arts.

We hope this gift of art brings much joy to Kayli and her family. We are grateful to make a small impact on the lives of young adults like Kayli to let them know they are not alone in their fight against these life-threatening diseases.

We will continue to share Alyssa’s passion for art and music to other young people who are undergoing treatment for life-threatening illnesses and in doing so give them hope through a creative outlet.

Alyssa Starter Art Kits Donated to Delnor Hospital in Geneva

Mary Jane Johnson-Board Member of Alyssa Alvin Foundation for Hope (AAFH) delivered Alyssa Starter Art Kits to Delnor Hospital – Northwestern Medicine in Geneva, Il on Tuesday, September 15, 2020.

Alyssa went to Delnor Hospital for a few medical treatments and we are happy to give some of Alyssa Starter Art Kits for any young patients being treated at Delnor.

The Alyssa Alvin Foundation for Hope was created to give hope and provide outlets for creative expression through art and music for young patients dealing with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses.

Alyssa’s inspiration continues to bring other young patients the opportunity to experience with different art mediums like watercolors, acrylics, drawing, coloring, and journaling.

Delivery of Alyssa Starter Art Kits to the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab in Chicago

Edie Morris, Art Therapist at the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab in downtown Chicago received our donation of 50 Alyssa Starter Art Kits (SAKs) on Sunday, September 13, 2020. These Alyssa SAKs are available for free to young patients going through a life-threatening illness during their treatment and therapy. The Ability Lab, formerly known as the Rehabilitation Center, is where Alyssa was treated before the new facility opened.

We delivered an assortment of Alyssa Starter Art Kits including Coloring kits, Journals, Drawing, Watercolor and Acrylic Paint kits. We make every effort to provide different types of creative expression options that might appeal to youth of different interests, talents, and abilities.

It has been over a year that we last made a delivery to Shirley Ryan Ability Lab and our first-time meeting Edie. She seemed to immediately grasp what Alyssa’s Foundation is all about. Edie expressed how the healing process is a team effort involving medical staff, family members and therapists to mention only a few. AAFH has always understood that the artistic outlet that we provide has powerful inspirational and immeasurable impacts on the youth we serve.

We are very happy to provide these opportunities to the children and young adults we serve in Alyssa’s memory.

Headphones for Jose & Luis

Two young patients at Hospital Fray Antonio Alcalde in Guadalajara, Mexico received music headphones from the Alyssa Alvin Foundation for Hope. Jose, a 19-year-old, received his gift on July 21, 2020 and Luis, a 16-year-old received his on September 8, 2020. Jose is being treated for Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and Luis is being treated for testicular cancer.

Dra. Martha, AAFH board member, delivered both gifts to Jose and Luis. Both young patients were happy to receive their headphones for listening to music at home and the hospital. We are grateful to Dra. Martha for representing AAFH at the Hospital Fray Antonio Alcalde and for bringing smiles to the young patients she identifies for our gift giving program. These gifts are a small gesture on our part, but we hope they bring a bit of hope and joy into the lives of the young patients as they go through their treatments.

Left: Jose

Right: Luis

Professional Art Materials for Kaylah

Kaylah, a 12-year-old, received her professional art supplies gift at her home in South Elgin, Illinois on Sunday, September 6, 2020.

Kaylah is receiving treatment for leukemia at Lutheran General Hospital – Advocate Children’s Hospital in Park Ridge, IL. Kaylah was diagnosed last month and while she was at the hospital, she heard about Alyssa Alvin Foundation for Hope’s (AAFH) gift program from Caitlin Agrawal-Childlife Specialist. Kaylah submitted her online gift request on our website and her professional art supplies gift was promptly assembled. The professional art supplies gift included acrylic and watercolor paints, oil pastels, synthetic and natural hair brushes, charcoal and colored pencils, desk top easel, various media paper for acrylic, watercolor, tracing, sketching, canvas panels, artist carrying case and much more.

When the door at Kaylah’s home opened, we met her Mom-Damaris, her Dad-Luis, Kaylah’s 15-year-old brother, Kadriyel, and younger brother-Kaleb, who was eager to show us his own pieces of artwork too.

Kaylah has been painting art most of her life along with her siblings and received instruction from their Dad who also enjoys being creative and writing Calligraphy. Her Mom, Damaris, had worked at Kaylah’s school and now devotes her time to Kaylah’s care as well as keeping up their beautiful home. Damaris was proud to show us some of Kaylah’s art journals as well as paintings of positive messages that Kaylah did. The whole family was there to greet us and share in Kaylah’s excitement of receiving her professional art supplies gift.

The special home deliveries allow us a glimpse into the lives of the youth that we serve through Alyssa’s foundation. As we interacted with this loving family, we could feel Alyssa’s spirit in our presence. We are grateful to share Alyssa’s creative passion for art and music to other young people who are undergoing their treatment for life-threatening illnesses and provide them with hope and a constructive outlet.

Gifts Delivered to Cynthia & Ana

The Alyssa Alvin Foundation for Hope (AAFH) fulfilled the gift requests of 2 young adult patients, Cynthia, and Ana, at Hospital Fray Antonio Alcalde in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Dra. Martha, AAFH board member, delivered a keyboard to Cynthia, 19 years old, and headphones to Ana, also 19 years old, on August 31, 2020. Both are being treated for leukemia.

The two young women were happy to receive their gifts. We are grateful to Dra. Martha for representing AAFH at the Hospital Fray Antonio Alcalde and for bringing smiles to the young patients she identifies for our gift giving program. These gifts are a small gesture on our part, but we hope they bring a bit of hope and joy into the lives of the young patients as they go through their treatments.

Left: Cynthia

Right: Ana

Lefty Guitar for Katheryne Delivered at Advocate Children’s Hospital

Katheryne and her Mom, Tracy, arrived at Advocate Children’s Hospital in Oak Lawn, IL early on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 to receive her left-handed ¾ guitar before getting treatment at Advocate Children’s Hospital in Oak Lawn, IL. Katheryne was diagnosed with leukemia in February 2020 and receives her medical treatments at Advocate Children’s Hospital. Tracy drives Katheryne from Morris, IL where she lives with her parents and three older brothers.

While at Advocate, Katheryne met Lori Mackey from Art Therapy and Julie Przeslicke from Music Therapy and found out about Alyssa Alvin Foundation for Hope. She was thrilled that we could honor her gift request and we were equally happy to do it. In June, Katheryne submitted her special guitar request and upon receiving it, AAFH placed the special ¾ size left-handed guitar order from Instrument Exchange in Batavia, IL.

Katheryne, a 13-year-old, enjoys drawing, painting, singing, performing, and playing her ukulele. She says, “people know me as the artsy girl”. In addition to preparing for another school year, Katheryne taught herself to play and write songs on the ukulele. She now intends to learn to play the guitar with assistance from the music therapists at Advocate.

With all the challenges we have faced this year, it is even more rewarding to bring hope to young cancer patients through Alyssa’s Foundation and in memory of our beautiful daughter, Alyssa.

Donna Receives Her Professional Art Package & Delivery of Alyssa SAKs

Early Monday morning on August 17, 2020, Donna, a 12-year-old, arrived at Advocate Children’s Hospital in Park Ridge, IL accompanied by her mom, Linda. Donna was scheduled to receive chemo treatment at the hospital.

Donna had been diagnosed two months earlier with Hodgkin’s lymphoma. While at Advocate Children’s Hospital for a previous treatment, she became aware of the gift recipient program offered by Alyssa Alvin Foundation for Hope (AAFH). Donna loves to draw and requested a kit of professional art supplies from AAFH. Lupe Brueck (AAFH Volunteer) and Yoli (Alyssa’s Mom) delivered Donna’s gift of art supplies prior to her receiving medical treatment.

On the same day, AAFH delivered 40 Alyssa Starter Art Kits (SAKs) to the Advocate Children’s Hospital. Due to the Covid-19, we were unable to see Kate-Child life staff, however, Donna’s mom, Linda, offered to deliver the Alyssa SAKs on our behalf.

We are very grateful the Child Life Department is sharing Alyssa SAKs with the young adult oncology patients they serve.

Alyssa’s spirit and her love for art and music continue to inspire our Foundation’s efforts.