Supporting a family through the toughest of days

Alex was two months old when he was diagnosed with a genetic disorder affecting his mitochondrial metabolism that impaired his body’s cells from producing energy. There is no cure for these disorders, so Alex received supportive care. When Alex’s condition worsened, he was enrolled in hospice and his mother, Xheni, and father, Serdi, were referred to Friends of Karen. The…

Art by Ayrton

Ayrton expresses his love for his late brother through heartfelt images, using purple and gold – his brother’s favorite colors. The string heart symbolizes the enduring connections we maintain with loved ones after they pass, through memories, traditions, and shared activities. The shield represents how we confront grief, with his mom, dad, himself, and Keaneu – navigating this journey together.

How To Help Your Kids Express The Hard Stuff

Friends of Karen is sharing its deep expertise in providing emotional support to children and families through a series of posts on the Forbes EQ (Equity Quotient) BrandVoice website. We kicked off the three-month series with advice for parents on how to have difficult conversations with their children. You can view the article through this link. Please share your feedback…

Thank you FedEx Cares

A huge thank you to @FedEx Headquarters in Melville for hosting a holiday bake sale, with all proceeds benefiting our Friends of Karen Holiday Toy Drive! Your generous support helped spread joy to the children and families we serve. We are grateful for community partners like you! #FedExHolidayBakeSale #FriendsOfKarenToyDrive

Spread love this February

Spread Love This February! Every act of kindness counts. Together, we can support families in need. This February, JOIN Friends of Karen in spreading love to children battling life-threatening illnesses. Share a picture of yourself with a loved one on social media to spread kindness and hope.   Snap a photo Tag US @friendsofkaren