“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…
“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…
Micah was a seven-year-old boy who was diagnosed as a one-year-old with Menkes Disease, a genetic disorder that affects copper metabolism. He lived in the Bronx with his mother Cindy and his older brothers, Terrence (17) and Jahziah (12). Friends of Karen assisted the family with emotional support during end of life and has continued bereavement support after he died…
Bring a Holiday Meal to a Family Caring for a Critically Ill Child This Thanksgiving, you can make a meaningful difference through Friends of Karen’s Feed-A-Family program. Your donation provides grocery gift cards so families can prepare a holiday meal that’s just right for them. Urgent need: As of Saturday, November 1, one-third of Friends of Karen families have not…
Traditions provide comfort and a sense of belonging. Whether it is Grandma’s famous recipe, a favorite holiday song, a blessing or prayer recited by heart or a story passed down through generations. Rituals bring meaning, nurture connections and give us something to look forward to and hope for.
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