Logan is a four-year-old boy who was diagnosed in 2022 with Aplastic Anemia, which is characterized by bone marrow failure when the body stops producing enough new blood cells. His mother, Elizabeth, a registered nurse, shares how Friends of Karen helped her, Logan and his twin sister Gianna, his older siblings Jayda and Jeremy, and his father Ismael as they…
In the height of the Covid pandemic, Demario’s then one-year-old brother, Kemario, diagnosed with Sickle Cell Anemia at birth, moved to New York with their mother, Sasha, to find the best treatment she could while Demario, age seven, remained in his home country of Jamaica with his father and extended family. Kemario underwent a bone marrow transplant and suffered repeated complications in its wake. As Sasha sat beside her youngest child throughout his treatment, Demario was unable to see his mother and brother for two years.
North Salem, NY, May 1, 2023 – Friends of Karen was selected as the May beneficiary of the “ACME Give Back Where it Counts” program by store leadership at the ACME located in Goldens Bridge, NY. Friends of Karen will receive a $1 donation every time the $3.00 reusable GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Reusable Bag is purchased at this location during the month of May, unless otherwise directed by the customer through the Giving Tag attached to the bag.
North Salem, NY, March 1, 2023 – In this season of springtime holidays – Passover, Easter, Ramadan — Friends of Karen is seeking donations of supermarket gift cards to feed critically ill children and their families so they can enjoy a special springtime holiday meal.
At Friends of Karen, we know that a family’s financial resources are stretched thin when at least one parent must stop working to care for their critically ill child. They need help putting food on the table for their family, now more than ever with the increased cost of groceries. In addition, chemotherapy, radiation, and other forms of medication used…
Friends of Karen currently has 3 Volunteer Advisory Boards. Long Island Advisory Board New York City Advisory Board Junior Advisory Board These Advisory Board members serve as strategic thought leaders, collaborators, networkers, and catalysts to help Friends of Karen establish an identity and recognized presence in will advance its mission, program, and development goals. Key responsibilities: Embrace Friends of Karen’s…
The more complicated the world seems to become the more excuses we look for to celebrate. Holidays and special days bring meaning, nurture connections and give us something to look forward to and hope for. Of course there are the famous ones filled with spooky costumes, trimmed trees and seder plates, but if you research thoroughly enough, you can find a special day for just about anything; National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day, Global Belly Laugh Day and in case you missed it January 11th was National Step in a Puddle and Splash Your Friends Day. Our favorite though, falls on April 10th – National Siblings Day- celebrating the very special bond of support, friendship and love shared between siblings. At Friends of Karen the sibling relationship is one especially close to our hearts. The Sibling Support Specialists at Friends of Karen, are dedicated Child Life Specialists and Art Therapists who provide emotional support and illness education to the ill child and their siblings. While working with the Friends of Karen children, we see firsthand the layered, multifaceted connection. We see fierce loyalty and protectiveness. We see the compassion, jealousy, the inside jokes and teasing, the joy and giggles.
We are proud to have the support and confidence of our corporate partners. Their generosity strengthens our ability to be a lifeline to our families. View all These are some of the ways your business can partner with Friends of Karen: NOTE: Businesses that support Friends of Karen at a level of $5,000 and higher will have their logo and a…
Donating your car, truck, boat or any other vehicle is a great way to support Friends of Karen and may qualify you for a tax deduction. To get started, complete our simple donation form or call Vehicles For Charity at (866) 628-2277. They will pick up your vehicle and provide you with a receipt for tax purposes, all at no charge to…
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