How Volunteering Can Bring Connection And Meaning To Your Life
Check out our latest article on Forbes ‘How Volunteering Can Bring Connection And Meaning To Your Life’ with Friends of Karen volunteer, Jami Feldman.
Supporting His Family Through Uncertain Times
Meet Ayden. When five-year-old Ayden fell in June 2024, he felt intense pain that was not helped by an over-the-counter pain reliever. His mother, Sandra, knew it was time to take him to the Emergency Room.
The Unique Challenges of Young Adults Facing Cancer
Meet George. A cancer diagnosis in young adulthood disrupts a critical period of growth and independence. For many, this stage of life is defined by dreams of the future—beginning careers, exploring relationships, and stepping into self-sufficiency. But for young adults like George, a life-threatening illness changes everything. The desire for independence clashes with the harsh reality of needing to rely on others for daily support. Dreams are placed on hold, isolation becomes a constant companion, and guilt over not being able to support oneself can weigh heavily.
Sharing our Expertise with a Wider Audience Through Forbes
Friends of Karen was invited recently to participate in Forbes EQ (Equity Quotient) BrandVoice, a content marketing initiative. We are thrilled to have this opportunity, at no cost to Friends of Karen, to showcase the expertise of our talented team to a wider audience. This relationship with Forbes enabled us to develop and publish a series of articles for the…
Siblings Day, We See You
April 10th marks National Siblings Day- many people will share photos of loved ones on social media and reflect and reminisce about 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…
Hockey With a Heart
Our Long Island Advisory Board and Jr. Advisory Board helped make the New York Islanders Hockey With a Heart night a success. Friends of Karen was the selected nonprofit for the October 26th game at UBS Arena.
New York City Gala Honorees
Jim Witt, Maria Karalis, and Susan Eisner were honored at the 2024 New York City Gala for their inspiring dedication and commitment to Friends of Karen.
Autosport Designs Cars & Coffee
Long Island Advisory Board Member and 2025 Long Island Gala Honoree, Tom Papadopoulos and his wife Farelle hosted “Cars & Coffee” at Autosport Designs benefiting Friends of Karen.
Because of You
How is Friends of Karen able to provide these comprehensive support services for children with cancer and their families at NO cost to them? The answer is YOU. We depend on compassionate and generous friends like you to make Friends of Karen’s assistance possible. Your contributions give us the capacity to help New York Tri-State area families with a…
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