Imagine having a child diagnosed with cancer or some other life-threatening illness. When a critical illness strikes, the effects are devastating. The emotional trauma, navigating the medical system and the financial burden are overwhelming. The effects on families can be debilitating.
We're here to help.
© 2009 Friends of Karen, Inc. / Design by Red Rooster GroupPrivacy Statement
The mission
of Friends of Karen
is to provide emotional,
financial and advocacy
support to children with
life-threatening illnesses
and their families.
10,053
Number of children that friends of Karen has helped since 1978.
Main Office
118 Titicus Road
P.O. Box 190
Purdys, NY 10578
914-277-4547
info@friendsofkaren.org
Long Island Office
21 Perry Street
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
631-473-1768
New York City Office
116 East 16th St., 5th Fl.
New York, NY 10003
212-308-1378
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Events
The Walk/Run For Friends Of Karen At The Long Island Marathon 2010
1899 Hempstead Turnpike
East Meadow, NY
Eisenhower Park
Long Island Marathon
Here is an opportunity for families, community members and supporters to join together to actively support our Friends of Karen families.
News
Adopt-A-Family Holiday Gifts for Kids

Adopt-A-Family
A heartfelt thank you to all of the hundreds of donors and volunteers who participated in the Friends of Karen Adopt-A-Family Program. As a result of their generous efforts, 773 children in 311 families received holiday gifts this year.
