Back To School Reentry Tips & Tricks

We’ve compiled camps designed specifically for children with cancer, and other illnesses, and for their SIBLINGS. These programs understand the medical and emotional needs of families facing illness. It also includes grief camps for siblings and families that run throughout the year.

Friends of Karen Summer Tips

We’ve compiled camps designed specifically for children with cancer, and other illnesses, and for their SIBLINGS. These programs understand the medical and emotional needs of families facing illness. It also includes grief camps for siblings and families that run throughout the year.

Summer Camps and Grief Camps

We’ve compiled camps designed specifically for children with cancer, and other illnesses, and for their SIBLINGS. These programs understand the medical and emotional needs of families facing illness. It also includes grief camps for siblings and families that run throughout the year.

Sibling Spotlight – Jailyn & Lilly

One of the core values at Friends of Karen is caring for the whole family. We understand that a serious illness doesn’t exist in isolation—a diagnosis can reshape the lives, plans, and dreams of every family member. When we enter the lives of a family in crisis we keep our eyes peeled for ways in which each member may be…

Sibling Spotlight – Hailey & Jaxson

Eight-year-old Hailey is creative, clever, and incredibly caring. She loves playing board games, being silly, and spending time with her four-year-old brother, Jaxson. This summer, Hailey is so excited to be at camp making memories with her friends. But these past several months have also been a big transition for Hailey and her family. Jaxson is currently undergoing treatment for…

When I was 4 and 5, I Had Cancer

June is National Cancer Survivors Month, a time to honor the strength, resilience, and courage of children and families who have faced cancer. Now seven years old, Ellis reunited with his Friends of Karen Sibling Support Specialist/Child Life Specialist, Melissa, to look back on his treatment journey, reminisce about their time spent together and reflect on how far he has…

March Sibling Spotlight

The Family Support Team at Friends of Karen have the privilege to work with inspiring children facing extraordinary obstacles, all the while balancing the highs and lows of growing up. Eight-year-old Lionel is creative, loves soccer, and is both kind-hearted and full of energy. He has an older sister, Sherilyn, who will soon turn sixteen.