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We invite you to participate in this fundraising opportunity and leave a lifetime legacy of your support. The bricks will be engraved with your personal message and placed outside Friends of Karen headquarters, located in North Salem, NY. You’ll also receive a small replica keepsake brick with the same message, perfect for displaying or gift giving.

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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...

The best view comes after the hardest climb. We are approaching many milestones. On September 16, Luke will be 6 months post-transplant.  My mind has already put...

Friends of Karen, which supports critically-ill children and their families in the NY Tri-State area, has elected a new President of their Board of Directors,...