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The season of gratitude, joy and peace is upon us. Despite the festivities around us , the holidays can be a particularly challenging time for many of our Friends of Karen families.

The World Health Organization officially recognizes World Mental Health in October.  The organization states that the pandemic has greatly impacted people’s mental health.  They report people...

The position of Social Worker will work closely with and report to Rhonda Ryan, LMSW, Friends of Karen’s Director of Family Support. She/he/they has responsibility to provide financial, psychosocial and advocacy support to families of children in treatment for a life-threatening illness. Using a multicultural approach, our support is tailored to the need of the individual family.

Sadly, not all of the children we help at Friends of Karen survive their illness, but Friends of Karen’s help does not stop after the death of a child. Since the organization was established, we...

Throughout September the nation recognizes Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. At Friends of Karen we take this time to honor the many families we serve and reflect on the work we do to help them....

September 17- September 19, Join the team, Long Island Walk Run. Feel the team spirit, camaraderie, and good will as you cross the finish line for our kids! Click...

Christopher, 25 years old, was diagnosed with Leukemia at age 20, just 10 days before starting college. He reflects on his journey then and now.

How did cancer change your daily...

Imagine what it would be like if someone stepped in, stood with you and guided you from the moment that event began to upend your life. When I work with the families assigned to me, I am that...

When parents learn their child has cancer they are immediately thrown into an overwhelming crisis. The child’s medical care team gives them a thick binder mapping out what the child’s treatment...

On his 16th birthday in December 2019, Luis got in the shower to get ready for his day to celebrate. When he stepped out of the shower his whole world fell apart. He was immediately short of...