Family-to-Family Chain of Generosity
Welcome to Team Friends of Karen
You are part of an inspiring alumni network of over 19,000 children and families who have been supported by Friends of Karen. You know better than anyone how crucial our emotional, financial, and advocacy support is when a child is critically ill.
We invite you to strengthen our Family-to-Family Chain of Generosity. By standing together, we can raise vital awareness and provide a lifeline to newly diagnosed families across the tri-state area.
Donate to the Family-to-Family Chain of Generosity Fund
A financial gift of any amount to the Family-to-Family Generosity Fund helps ensure that another parent receives the exact same relief, stability, and care that your family relied on during your most challenging days.
Making a gift of any size to the Family-to-Family Generosity Fund is a meaningful way to express gratitude for the care you received while directly funding vital services for a family currently navigating a pediatric illness.
Rally Your Community for Friends of Karen
Bring your business, school, faith community, or friends together for a great cause! Hosting a fundraiser is a fun and powerful way to strengthen our Chain of Generosity and make a lasting impact for our children and families.
Whether you’re organizing a sports tournament, a casual Friday at work, or a neighborhood drive, your efforts make compassionate care possible.
Contact: GwenSalmo@friendsofkaren.org
Join Us at an Upcoming Event
Show your support by joining us at a Friends of Karen event! Throughout the year, we host inspiring gatherings that bring together our entire community—donors, board members, volunteers, team members, and the brave families we serve.
Explore our upcoming schedule to find an event near you and see the power of our mission in action.
Become a Friends of Karen Ambassador
When you’re ready, we invite you to share your family’s journey at a Friends of Karen event or step into the role of a Friends of Karen Ambassador.
Your story holds unique power. By sharing your experience, you help others truly understand what it means to face a child’s critical illness—and the lifesaving difference our community makes. Your voice will inspire new supporters to join our Chain of Generosity and ensure future families receive the same compassionate care when they need it most.
Contact: LeslieBellissimo@friendsofkaren.org
Stay Connected with Our Community!
Follow Friends of Karen on social media to see the real-time impact of your support! You’ll get the latest event updates, uplifting family stories, and behind-the-scenes news from our team.
Every share and comment helps spread awareness of our mission—reaching new families who need our support and champions who can help us provide it.
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