Ali Shapiro Every worthwhile journey takes courage strength and heart

These traits are inherent to every young adult battling cancer. Alli Shapiro, founder of Alli's journey embodied just that; courage and strength in her seven year fight with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, and heart as she lived with this disease using humour, humility and belief as her strongest weapons. Alli was determined to move from a cancer fighter to a cancer survivor.
Unfortunately, Alli lost her battle.

Alli's Journey will live on, so that young adults with cancer will have a charity to call "home".

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Take My Hand 2008

Take My Hand - May 28, 2008

Another evening of magic was created by a host of hard-working volunteers and performers at the third annual TAKE MY HAND concert, in memory of young cancer patient Alli Shapiro Amar. The passion for Alli and her cause, the young adult cancer patient, was worn on our sleeves through the glowing heart pins sold in support of the cause. Once again, the concert was a corker! On the acoustic side, Dave Borins, violinist Blaise Alleyne, Petet Katz and Matthew Barber thrilled the audience. On the electric side, living legend Jackie Richardson returned to sing her soul to a tribute song to Alli, written by David Warrack. Grand Analog blended hip-hop, electronica and all-things-weird for an eccentric performance. Elvira Kurt made us laugh and Cynthia Dale, David Warrack and The George Randolph Academy Choir rekindled memories of Stratford and conjured up deep, incisive choral bliss. Kellylee Evans won our hearts with her vibrant style. It was a brilliant evening of which Alli would have been proud.

Proceeds from this 2008 event went to Gilda’s Club, Toronto, and Young Adult Cancer Canada.

See photos from the event at:

WWW.FLICKR.COM/PHOTOS/ALLIS_JOURNEY

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TAKE MY HAND 2006

TAKE MY HAND 2007

TAKE MY HAND 2009