When their five-year-old son, Taylor, was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in 2012, his parents Ron and Kesa were at a loss. How were they going to manage when Kesa had to give up her job as a human resources analyst to be Taylor’s primary caregiver? Like so many parents, Ron and Kesa didn’t know what to expect or what they…
Alyssa and Melissa are the two newest social workers at Friend of Karen, having joined the organization two years ago. They share their perspectives on working with children being treated for cancer, and their family members.
Friends of Karen currently supports eight families whose child is in treatment for Sickle Cell disease. September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month and Friends of Karen is marking the month by shining a light on the illness and how we support children with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) and their families.
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