Meet Regina
Meet Regina. Regina created this painting in our Sibling Support Program identifying the different parts of her heart, which includes the names of family members.
Annual Adopt-A-Family Program Fulfills Wish Lists of Critically Ill Children and Their Siblings
NORTH SALEM, NY— Help Friends of Karen deliver gifts and smiles for the holidays! Nearly 900 Holiday Wish Lists need to be filled this year. Join us in bringing joy to a critically ill child and their siblings by making sure their wishes come true this holiday season.
Gratitude
The struggles Friends of Karen families face may appear to be a hurdle in recognizing the positive, yet year after year Friends of Karen children show us that love and appreciation so often grow stronger with struggle. That perspective helps these families recognize what fills their hearts with thanks. We are grateful for our own community at Friends of Karen; the resilient families, compassionate staff and volunteers and the generous donors. Together we belong to a community bond by hope and kindness.
Thank You, Friends of Karen Gala
Previous Next Thank you to everyone who made our Heroes Among Us Gala a success! From our incredible sponsors and honorees to our dedicated board members and amazing attendees—your support means the world to us. The evening’s highlight was hearing the heartfelt stories of Ariana, Christa, and their families, reminding us of how Friends of Karen had their back during…
Giving Tuesday 2024
THIS GIVING TUESDAY: Every donation will be matched up to $25,000, thanks to the generosity of longtime friends, PK and Richard Klein. Your support can double the impact and bring more help and hope to families with children facing life-threatening illnesses.
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We Wish You Light
The holiday season is upon us and with that comes the inevitable hustle and bustle, excitement and celebration. We hope that your table is filled with abundance; of food, family and friends. We hope that your days, as the song goes, are merry and bright. A common thread that weaves throughout different cultures and religions during the holiday season is…
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