Friends of Karen Mom Explains Sickle Cell Disease in her new Children’s Book, Just Like the Moon. Looking for resources to support her daughter, Alessia who was diagnosed with SCD, Maite Rodriguez dreamed of writing a children’s book to explain the disease in an engaging and age-appropriate way.
For those who celebrate, Halloween is a fun and exciting time for kids. But what do you do when your child is missing out on the fun? Whether staying home is necessary for the immuno-compromised, or an ill child is stuck in the hospital for treatment, this disappointing situation is common for many of our Friends of Karen families.
Bring a Holiday Meal to a Family Caring for a Critically Ill Child This Thanksgiving, you can make a meaningful difference through Friends of Karen’s Feed-A-Family program. Your donation provides grocery gift cards so families can prepare a holiday meal that’s just right for them. Urgent need: As of Saturday, November 1, one-third of Friends of Karen families have not…
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