NOA Art Auction for Amy's House

Amy's House provides cancer patients and their families a "Home Away From Home" while they go through their cancer treatments at Edmonton's Cross Cancer Institute.
Amy Alain passed away February 22nd, 2019 after battling lung cancer for just over a year. Amy made it a mission to help others and started the campaign Lunges for Lung Cancer awareness. For 8 months she did lunges to raise awareness of the seriousness of lung cancer and how it does not only affect those who smoke. Even in the last month of her life she continued to do lunges from her hospital room.
One of Amy's wishes was to set up a home for out of town people who are going through cancer treatments. So many times she sat and talked with people while getting her treatments who drove hours daily just to receive radiation or chemo therapy treatments then have to return home just to do the drive all over again the next day feeling so ill from the cancer already and now coping with the side effects of the treatments.
Amy’s House was the realization of Amy’s Dream and is a place of comfort for patients and family members to help ease their emotional and physical discomfort while they carry on with their personal journey battling cancer.

The NOA Art Auction brings Amy's art community together to help raise funds for the home - 50% of the proceeds will donated directly to Amy's House to help cover expenses and continue to provide this important service to cancer patients and their families. The other 50% goes to support the Night of Artists artists who did so much for the Alain family during their toughest days and will always be an extended part of the Alain family.

In 1997 Phil Alain rented a small community hall in the city of St. Albert, set up all his artwork around the perimeter of the room, had a friend play piano, his sister sing, and food and drinks were provided  in a party like atmosphere to a small but supportive crowd of 150 people. The event was a hit and Alain was able to show and promote his artwork in a new and exciting way. From that day forward Night of Artists was born and as of 2019 Night of Artists has been featured across Canada in over 250 events​ and the annual event now receives over 3000 guests over a three day festival
In May 2018, 37-year-old Amy Alain, a mother of two and devoted wife to Phil Alain, was diagnosed with stage 3b non-small cell adenocarcinoma lung cancer. Amy, an ultra-runner, triathlete, and fitness instructor, was the picture of health, making the diagnosis a complete shock to her family and friends. Amy’s inspiring journey touched thousands, as she raised awareness about the seriousness of lung cancer while fighting her own battle. Sadly, on February 22, 2019, Amy passed away, but her legacy of strength and compassion continues.One of Amy's final wishes was to create a home where cancer patients, especially those from out of town, could stay while undergoing treatment. She had often spoken to fellow patients who had to endure long, exhausting drives back and forth for radiation or chemotherapy, further taxing their health.On September 28, 2019, what would have been Amy’s 39th birthday, Amy’s House 1 officially opened. This home provided a sanctuary for patients and their families, offering a place of comfort during an incredibly challenging time. In May 2023, a second home opened, expanding the reach of her dream. Both homes provide a comforting environment, helping to ease the emotional and physical burdens of cancer treatment.Amy’s House represents the fulfillment of her dream—to provide support, convenience, and comfort for families in need, just as she and her own family were fortunate enough to receive during her journey.