Please visit the TAKE MY HAND 2009 page to see pictures of our treasured artists and the wonderful evening of song and laughter they provided. We can’t thank everyone enough!

http://www.allisjourney.ca/calendar/take-my-hand/2009/

Alli’s Journey is proud to be a part of the LIVESTRONG Young Adult Alliance, a coalition of organizations with the goal to improve the survival rates and quality of life for young adults with cancer between the ages of 15 and 40. The Alliance is committed to promoting research and the investigation of the problem, serving as a voice for the issue and promoting effective solutions. Check out www.livestrong.0rg to learn more about Lance Armstrong’s foundation and the LIVESTRONG Young Adult Alliance!

Check out www.winnerswalkofhope.ca for information on the upcoming Winners Walk of Hope on September 13, 2009. This walk is in support of Ovarian Cancer Canada and helps raise awareness and create support  for ovarian cancer patients and their family and friends. Elizabeth Manley, Canadian Olympic silver medalist in figure skating, is the new spokesperson for the walk and sadly lost her mother to the disease.  You can also call 1-877-413-7970  for more information.

Young Adult Cancer Canada (YACC) provides inspiration, information, and support to young adults dealing with cancer. They know that young adult survivors and supporters are facing huge challenges that are very specific to their age group; fertility, finances and independence are only a few of the issues. YACC provides a number of programs for young adult survivors and supporters, including an annual retreat to help survivors and supporters connect with others who truly understand what you are going through. Their retreats and conferences are all about community and coming together with a bunch of people who “get” what it’s all about to be a young adult cancer survivor.  The weekends are free to young adult cancer survivors (that have been diagnoses, and who are currently between 18 & 35 years old), as well as one supporter (a friend or partner - no parents).

Retreat Yourself

Cancer is different when you’re a young adult. In the first stage of adult life, dealing with cancer suddenly gives issues like fertility, friends and finances a whole new meaning. At the retreat, they bring together young adults from all over the country to connect, talk about the stuff that makes cancer tough and unique for young adults (in full & small group sessions) and to hear fellow survivor presentations. They also hang out, act stupid, compete for the Retreat Yourself Cup (V and/or B-ball) and generally have the time of their lives!

Retreat Yourself East will be taking place just outside Montreal, QC from July 23rd – 27th, 2009.

The weekend is free- They have travel assistance available if you need it.

To get your application form today go to their website http://www.youngadultcancer.ca/retreat_yourself/

For more information contact Karine Chalifour at karine@youngadultcancer.ca

Click here to see a picture of the Alli’s Journey comfort bags!

These bags are supported in part by proceeds from the latest Alli’s Journey concert TAKE MY HAND 2009.

CLICK HERE TO READ ABOUT THE CONCERT!

Comfort bags distributed on May 7, 2009! Watch for the write-up, coming soon!

Keep up on all the latest TAKE MY HAND 2009 concert news right here!  The latest addition to the line up is DAVE BORINS! Check him out at  http://www.myspace.com/daveborins.  Tickets are going fast.  Get yours today!

Have you heard? Door Prize! 2 Tickets on American Airlines
(Continental US and Caribbean)
One lucky person attending Alli’s Journey Take My Hand Concert on May 27, 2009 will win two tickets from American Airlines anywhere in the Continental United States or the Caribbean. Buy your tickets NOW!