Buy Shamrocks for Friends of Karen
March 17, 2024
Friends of Karen 5K Team at the Long Island Marathon
Friday, May 2, 2025 | Eisenhower Park | Race Start 8:00PM
Summer Fun, Tips for Parents
As we near the end of school and transition into summer, shifting schedules and routines can sometimes feel overwhelming. The end of the school year is often very busy; add in treatment, the hospital, and clinic, and there can be a feeling of exhaustion for both children and parents. Here are a few tips and tricks for a smooth transition…
Finding New Ways to Cope with the Unthinkable
“My son Kelvi was diagnosed with Leukemia at the age of 10 and relapsed at 14 while on treatment, making this a very long journey for Kelvi and our family. Thank God we connected with Friends of Karen, because they became a great support system for me and my children. Our Friends of Karen social worker Rhonda provided emotional support…
Keeping a Family Whole Through Kindness and Compassion
“Valeria, who is now three years old, was born prematurely and spent two months in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit before coming home. When she was six months old she had complications like failure to thrive. Things got worse when she caught a cold that spiraled into cardiac arrest. A month later Valeria was diagnosed with the rare genetic disorder…
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