From our Executive Director 45 Years of Caring: Because of You Read more… FISCAL YEAR 2023 ANNUAL REPORT 45 YEARS OF IMPACT ON FAMILIES CARING FOR A CRITICALLY ILL CHILD The unbreakable bond of sisters When Christa was being treated for Leukemia, she and her beloved sister Skyla participated in Friends of Karen’s Sibling Support Program. Her mother Georgette, thinking
North Salem, NY – February 15, 2024: Friends of Karen, a nonprofit organization that supports children with life-threatening illnesses and their families, announced that Yemi Oluwole will serve as a member of the Board of Directors. Yemi Oluwole is a Portfolio General Auditor – Vice President, in the American Express Company’s Internal Audit Department where he oversees audits of various business
North Salem, New York – Friends of Karen has been selected as a beneficiary of the Stop & Shop Community Bag Program for the month of January.
The Stop & Shop Community Bag Program, which launched in May 2019, is a reusable bag program that facilitates community support with the goal to make a difference in the communities where shoppers
NORTH SALEM, NY, November 14, 2023 — 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 helping fulfill a child’s wish list or fill the lists for several children.
Friends of Karen, a nonprofit organization that supports children with life-threatening illnesses and their families living in the Tri-State area, announced that Steven Connolly, Dr. Gina Lodolini and Dr. Sarah Norris have been elected as members of the Board of Directors.
North Salem, NY, May 1, 2023 – Friends of Karen was selected as the May beneficiary of the “ACME Give Back Where it Counts” program by store leadership at the ACME located in Goldens Bridge, NY. Friends of Karen will receive a $1 donation every time the $3.00 reusable GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Reusable Bag is purchased at this
Compassion comes in green! While you’re out and about this St. Patrick’s Day season, purchase a shamrock at one of the many locations partnering with Friends of Karen. You’ll be helping yourself to some good luck, and supporting Friends of Karen’s children and families. May the luck of the Irish follow you always and thank you for supporting Friends
North Salem, NY – March 30, 2022: Friends of Karen, a nonprofit organization that supports children with life-threatening illnesses and their families, announced Richard Sgaglio will serve as the new President of its Board of Directors. Outgoing President Paul Smadbeck, known for his dedication to the organization for 26 years, will continue to serve on the Board.
Donate Now! "Your child has a life-threatening illness… like cancer." What do you do? START HERE Journey of the Heart Bike Tour Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Adina’s Angels Walk With your help Friends of Karen is a lifeline of support for families in the NY Tri-State area. Since 1978, Friends of Karen has guided families caring for a child with
It has undoubtedly been a year like no other for all of us, but for the critically ill children and their families served by Friends of Karen, life remains complicated. As the rest of the world prepares to return to something a bit more normal, our families are still experiencing severe financial hardships added to the overwhelming stress of their
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