Tag Archives: Sal Vanni

What does “success” look like?

Posted on February 13, 2013 by alyselancaster

Last weekend, eight students and I pulled an all-nighter for our advertising program’s annual PhilADthropy event. Our client was The Mystic Force Foundation, founded by Dr. Steven and Sylvia Vanni, who lost their beautiful son, Sal, to neuroblastoma on March … Continue reading →

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The first Christmas…

Posted on December 13, 2012 by alyselancaster

This morning, as I look at my menorah and Christmas tree, look at all the ads in the Miami Herald about Christmas sales, and anticipate some much-needed time off from work, I realize that as happy as I am to … Continue reading →

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The New Thanksgiving…

Posted on November 21, 2012 by alyselancaster

Like most people, I’m looking forward to Thanksgiving, which has always been my favorite holiday. Though this year, two things have cast a dark shadow over the joy of the day. First, it’s the first Thanksgiving I’ll celebrate without my … Continue reading →

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The Miami Herald Highlights the Nightmare that is Neuroblastoma.

Posted on October 16, 2012 by alyselancaster

For the past month, I’ve been trying to do my part to raise awareness of childhood cancers. I’ve blogged about it. Facebooked about it. Tweeted about it. I’ve worn my gold ribbon lapel and answered many questions about it. I’ve … Continue reading →

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