TORONTO, April 6, 2015 /CNW/ - Alli's Journey is pleased to present Heart & Soul, a benefit concert in support of young adults fighting cancer in the prime of their lives.
On Saturday, April 18, 2015, some of Canada's best known Latin, jazz, soul, pop and musical theatre performers will come together for an eclectic evening of music. Amanda Martinez, Bill Bridges, George Masswohl, Ma-Anne Dionisio, Mark Masri, Micah Barnes, Mike Allen, Susan Cuthbert, and Theresa Tova will led by conductor and music director David Warrack.
"We could not be more pleased to have David Warrack at the helm as we celebrate the lives of young people affected by cancer who are in remission and work to support those that are currently fighting the greatest battle of their lives", says Pam Shainhouse, Founder of Alli's Journey. "My daughter, Alli Shapiro Amar, passed away from Hodgkins disease in 2006 and since then, we at Alli's Journey have worked to help young adult patients with the hope that one day we will defeat the enemy that took Alli from us too soon."
Tickets are $65 and all proceeds will go towards numerous initiatives developed to ease some of the burdens young adults with cancer encounter along their journey. Tickets are now available at the St. Lawrence Centre's box office at 416.366.7723 or online at http://www.stlc.com/event/heart-and-soul/
EVENT DETAILS:
Date: Saturday, April 18, 2015
Time: 8 p.m.
Cost: $65
Location: The Jane Mallett Theatre, 27 Front Street East, Toronto
ABOUT ALLI'S JOURNEY
Alli's Journey is a charitable organization founded by Alli Shapiro-Amar, a young cancer patient who after struggling for over seven years with Hodgkin's Lymphoma succumbed to her fight in July 2006 at the age of 26.
Alli's Journey supports young adults ages 18-35 with cancer. Its mandate is to build solid relationships with organizations that provide support for cancer survivors and provide the funds and awareness for initiatives that will help this special segment of the cancer family deal with everyday life. For more information visit: allisjourney.com or on Facebook/Twitter.
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SOURCE Alli's Journey
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