December 22nd, 2009 by Melanie
We would like to announce Alli’s Journey new additional website:
http://www.allisgifttoyou.com
This site will represent our new “Alli’s Comfort Bags.” These phenomenal bags will be made available to any young adult diagnosed with cancer at Sunnybrook, Mt. Sinai and Princess Margaret Hospital, and many others!
We are thrilled to be working with Lisa Borden and her team at Borden Communications to make this bag eco-friendly. Please visit the site and see what we are doing! If you have any products that you believe that we can get donated, please send an email to Linda Gould at Linda@allisjourney.ca
This is only the beginning for our exciting new concept! Watch for further details!
September 7th, 2009 by Melanie
Congratulations to Alli’s Journey president, Pamela Shainhouse, for being honoured by the Jewish Women’s Circle at the 2nd annual Women’s Gala at the Chabad Romano Centre: ‘Amazing Women, Amazing Stories: celebrating the strength and unlimited potential within the Jewish Woman.’ We are so proud of Pam and all she has done to help the young adult cancer community while honouring her daughter’s spirit. The evening takes place September 13, 2009. For more information, click on the link below.
http://tiny.cc/awz4M
August 12th, 2009 by Melanie
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/
July 5th, 2009 by Melanie
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!
July 5th, 2009 by Melanie
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.
June 22nd, 2009 by Melanie
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
June 10th, 2009 by Melanie
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.
May 13th, 2009 by admin
Comfort bags distributed on May 7, 2009! Watch for the write-up, coming soon!
May 8th, 2009 by admin
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!
