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Friends of Karen is celebrating 40 years of love, compassion and support to families caring for a child with cancer or other life-threatening illnesses.

Sibling of the Month- January 2019

Sanaa is 12 years old and is the youngest girl in her family.  She loves to draw, paint, play games...

NORTH SALEM, NY, November 7, 2018...

NORTH SALEM, NY,  Friends of...

NEW YORK – Friends of Karen, an organization that supports critically-ill children and their families, will host a 40...

NORTH SALEM, NY, August 14, 2018 -- Friends of Karen, which supports critically-ill children and their families, has elected three new members to its Board of Directors,...

Friends of Karen is creating a pathway of loving messages from all of our supporters, friends and families.

We invite you to participate in this fundraising opportunity and leave a lifetime...

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Micol is 10 years old. Her sister Lilla is 12 and was diagnosed with a brain tumor when she was four years old. Micol is an amazing sister and has learned how to help care for her Lilla.

Chris is a 10 year old who is in the 5th grade. He loves soccer. His youngest brother, Matteo, is one. He was diagnosed with cellular congenital mesoblastic nephroma (kidney cancer) in June 2017.

Throughout 2018, Friends of Karen will be hosting events to celebrate our 40th year.

We hope you’ll join us to help mark this meaningful milestone.

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I love the color blue and the ocean and water especially in the DR (Dominican Republic) where...

This event has passed. Please enjoy some photos from our 2019 event. 

"Because when you stop and look around, this life is pretty amazing."

When I asked Luke what he was thankful for he said "lots of cupcakes!" I giggled at his most perfect answer. That is exactly what every 5 year old (almost 6) little boy should be thankful for. I was not surprised when my sweet little Luke added on to his response, "I am thankful for you and Daddy and Grace... for helping me."

During this time of thanks I can’t help but think of the days not so long ago, I prayed for the things I have now. I stare at each curl on top of Luke’s head and somehow they each represent victory. I can’t look back at the pictures, but my heart will never forget. This brings me to this important question...

My superhero is a kindergartener! Luke has completed his first month of school. Each morning he wears the biggest smile. He pops out of bed and proudly gets dressed ready to take on the day. It...