Host a Fundraiser

Thank you to our friends at @spellmanhv for providing gifts for our Friends of Karen children. With your support, we can make a meaningful impact on our families who are struggling this holiday season.

Thank you, Coldwell Banker Realty - Lower Hudson Valley Regional Office and everyone that participated in the 14th Annual Golf Tournament in Memory of Erin O’Connor, supporting Friends of Karen critically ill children and their families.

Thank you to @blazerpub (and the many establishments) selling Shamrocks on behalf of Friends of Karen. Happy St Patrick's Day!

Thank you to @streetbeatzdance studio and all the dancers that danced the night away and opened their hearts to support Friends of Karen!

Would you like to hold a fundraising event? Contact:

Everywhere else
Gwen Salmo
gwensalmo@friendsofkaren.org
(914) 617-4051

(Long Island/NYC Metro)
Lexi Latino
lexilatino@friendsofkaren.org
(631) 473-1768

Individual/Third-Party Fundraiser Application – Download
Here are some ideas:

In the Community

Ask a local business to sell shamrocks in March
Bake Sale
Basketball shootout
Bowling 50/50
Bingo Night
Car wash
Dance-a-Thon
Dine out
Flower sale
Golf Outing
Happy Hour
Jeans Day
Karaoke night / Band night
Spin event
Tag Sale
Trivia
Walk/Run

Go Virtual

Livestream on Youtube and Facebook
Facebook Fundraisers
Bingo
Murder mystery
Trivia night
Escape room
Golf
Walk/run – track your miles
Host a Fitness Challenge

Be a Hero

Share the reasons why you support Friends of Karen with your network. Mobilize your friends, colleagues and family members to donate, whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or just want to give back, to help more critically ill children and their families experience the help and hope they deserve.

When you register with JustGiving, you receive a personal fundraising page. Your personal fundraising page is a webpage that your contacts visit to donate.

Getting Started is Easy:

Set Up Your Fundraiser: Use JustGiving to create your personalized campaign.
Set a Fundraising Goal: Decide how much you’d like to raise.
Spread the Word: Share your fundraiser on social media, or through email.

For more information

Everywhere else
Gwen Salmo
gwensalmo@friendsofkaren.org
(914) 617-4051

(Long Island/NYC Metro)
Lexi Latino
lexilatino@friendsofkaren.org
(631) 473-1768