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A Father’s Story: A Special Reason to Walk September 15, 2023 Shania was 12 when she was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma and Friends of Karen supported the family through her treatment with emotional support, medical, travel, and household expenses along with... |
Tips and Tricks for Overcoming Back to School Jitters, 2023 August 7, 2023 Back to school season has long been a busy time at Friends of Karen. For weeks employees and volunteers have been tirelessly working to fulfill school supply lists for our Friends of Karen... |
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A smooth transition into a fun summer June 21, 2023 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... |
Mamma Rosa's Italian Dinner Fundraiser June 8, 2023 You are invited to join Filomena and Fortunato Multari, the owners of Mamma Rosa Ristorante, for dinner and raffles to benefit Friends of Karen families. In Italian, "abbondanza" ... |
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A MOM’S STORY: The Gift of More Time to Care May 11, 2023 Logan is a four-year-old boy who was diagnosed in 2022 with Aplastic Anemia, which is characterized by bone marrow failure when the body stops producing enough new blood cells. His mother,... |
Mother's Day 2023 May 11, 2023 The Friends of Karen Family Support Team develops strong bonds with the families they work with through the span of many months and at times years. Though every family is unique and we view each... |
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Friends of Karen Celebrates Selection as an ACME GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Reusable Bag Program Beneficiary May 1, 2023 Jonathan Lewis jonathanlewis@friendsofkaren.org North Salem, NY –... |
The Power of Feeling Understood April 21, 2023 Jorge is a 17-year-old high school senior from Westchester County, NY, who was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma bone cancer in October 2021. Now, he is waiting for word on his college applications to... |
Annual event to support Friends of Karen, an organization that helps children diagnosed with cancer or other life-threatening illnesses April 5, 2023 EAST MEADOW, NY – Hundreds of local supporters are lacing up their sneakers to be part of the Friends of Karen team participating in The Jovia Long Island Marathon races, taking place on May 5,... |
Adina's Angels Walk April 3, 2023 Be an Angel and join us for our 6th Annual 5K Walk in the Park to benefit The Adina's Angels Fund at Friends of Karen. The Adina's Angels Fund at Friends of Karen is named in memory of Adina... |
National Siblings Day: April 10, 2023 April 3, 2023 The more complicated the world seems to become the more excuses we look for to celebrate. Holidays and special days bring meaning, nurture connections and give us something to look forward to and... |
For immediate release: Give a Spring Holiday Meal to a Family with a Critically Ill Child March 28, 2023
Jonathan Lewis Give a Spring Holiday Meal... |
NYC Gala at Guastavinos, NYC March 24, 2023 Sheila Petersen set out in 1978 to help one critically ill child, Karen MacInnes, yet her inspired mission has endured these 45 years as Friends of Karen. We... |
Journey of the Heart Bike Tour March 24, 2023 Join riders for an inspiring bike ride through Connecticut’s countryside for Friends of Karen’s 19th Annual Journey of the Heart Bike Tour. The ride will raise funds to support hundreds of... |
Sibling Spotlight: Demario March 15, 2023 In the height of the Covid pandemic, Demario’s then one-year-old brother, Kemario, diagnosed with Sickle Cell Anemia at birth, moved to New York with their mother, Sasha, to find the best ... |
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