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Sibling of the Month

Aryana is 11 years old. Her sister Aleyna is 9 years old. They are very close and only 20 months apart in age. Aleyna was diagnosed with medulloblastoma (a brain tumor) in September 2018 and recently completed her treatment. Aryana loves to play sports, watch Disney and Marvel movies, play with her sister and cook. Her sister, Aleyna is quieter than Aryana. She likes Star Wars. She does not like sports, but she is very tough. Aryana speaks with Sibling Support Specialist Jenn Costa.

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Feed a Family

Basic family needs such as food, housing and utilities are among the many financial strains a family endures when having a critically-ill child. No family should choose between paying for their ill child’s medical care and putting nutritious food on the table. Please help Feed A Family

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March 20, 2020

March Magic

March 26, 2020

Long Island Roaring Twenties Gala

May 1, 2020

LI Marathon Walk/Run 5K 'Night'

May 2, 2020

LI Marathon Walk/Run 10K

May 3, 2020

LI Marathon Walk/Run Full & Half Marathon

IN THEIR OWN WORDS...

"Our outcomes are unquestionably enhanced by the support our patients receive from Friends of Karen."

Jeffrey M. Lipton, M.D., Ph.D. Director, Hematology/Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation, Steven and Alexandra Cohen Children's Medical Center of New York

"Friends of Karen has earned our 9th consecutive 4-star rating. This is our highest possible rating and indicates that Friends of Karen adheres to sector best practices and executes its mission in a financially efficient way. Only 1% of the charities we evaluate have received at least 9 consecutive 4-star evaluations, indicating that Friends of Karen outperforms most other charities in America."

Michael A. Thatcher, President & CEO, Charity Navigator

"At a time when our world was upside down and we didn't know how we were going to tackle our day-to-day lives, Friends of Karen was there to pick up the pieces."

Sofia's mom

"Friends of Karen gave much needed sibling support for our 5-year-old daughter who was filled with so much confusion and mixed emotions about what was happening to her brother, her family and the life she knew."

John's mom

“I can’t thank you enough for all you’ve done for our family during this tough time…It makes everything we’re going through a little easier.”

Julia's Mom

"I wish I never had to learn about your organization and everything you do. But while my wonderful son, Eric, was so horrifically sick, I'm glad to have had Friends of Karen on my side helping us out every step of the way. I will forever be grateful to all of you."

Eric's mom

"When our 2-year-old son was diagnosed with leukemia, Friends of Karen reached out a helping hand to pull us up when we felt we were falling off a cliff, with understanding, guidance and emotional support."

John's mom

“Thank you, Friends of Karen, for allowing us to stop spending time stressing and to begin healing.”

Lyla's Dad