Hockey with a heart

What a night to remember at the New York Islanders game on Saturday, October 26th at UBS Arena where Friends of Karen was honored to be one of the featured charities for their Hockey With A Heart program! We were thrilled to invite three Friends of Karen Families to attend the game as special guests. Seeing their excitement and joy…

Meet Regina

Meet Regina. Regina created this painting in our Sibling Support Program identifying the different parts of her heart, which includes the names of family members. 

Gratitude

The struggles Friends of Karen families face may appear to be a hurdle in recognizing the positive, yet year after year Friends of Karen children show us that love and appreciation so often grow stronger with struggle. That perspective helps these families recognize what fills their hearts with thanks. We are grateful for our own community at Friends of Karen; the resilient families, compassionate staff and volunteers and the generous donors. Together we belong to a community bond by hope and kindness.

Thank You, Friends of Karen Gala

Previous Next Thank you to everyone who made our Heroes Among Us Gala a success! From our incredible sponsors and honorees to our dedicated board members and amazing attendees—your support means the world to us. The evening’s highlight was hearing the heartfelt stories of Ariana, Christa, and their families, reminding us of how Friends of Karen had their back during…