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Sibling of the Month

Justin, who was diagnosed with ALL (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia) last year, lights up when his sister returns home from school and almost immediately envelops her with the warmest of bear hugs. Rebecca lovingly returns that affection with the kindness and concern of a seasoned big sister. Rebecca, our February Sibling of the Month, shares her story with Friends of Karen Sibling Support Specialist, Siobhan Casey. Please read below for her honest and heartwarming words, just in time for the month of love.

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Bring critically ill children and their families the HOPE they deserve all year long. Donate Monthly. With your help, children will receive the emotional support they need and the tools to find hope and joy in each day. Each month, you will help families with daily living expenses such as food and heat or mounting medical expenses such as co-pays, hospital travel and lifesaving medication to bring them hope and comfort in their time of darkness

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March 17, 2020

Buy Shamrocks for Friends of Karen

March 20, 2020

March Magic

March 26, 2020

Long Island Roaring Twenties Gala

May 1, 2020

LI Marathon Walk/Run 5K 'Night'

May 2, 2020

LI Marathon Walk/Run 10K

May 3, 2020

LI Marathon Walk/Run Full & Half Marathon

IN THEIR OWN WORDS...

"Friends of Karen has earned our 9th consecutive 4-star rating. This is our highest possible rating and indicates that Friends of Karen adheres to sector best practices and executes its mission in a financially efficient way. Only 1% of the charities we evaluate have received at least 9 consecutive 4-star evaluations, indicating that Friends of Karen outperforms most other charities in America."

Michael A. Thatcher, President & CEO, Charity Navigator

"Friends of Karen gave much needed sibling support for our 5-year-old daughter who was filled with so much confusion and mixed emotions about what was happening to her brother, her family and the life she knew."

John's mom

"I wish I never had to learn about your organization and everything you do. But while my wonderful son, Eric, was so horrifically sick, I'm glad to have had Friends of Karen on my side helping us out every step of the way. I will forever be grateful to all of you."

Eric's mom

"Our outcomes are unquestionably enhanced by the support our patients receive from Friends of Karen."

Jeffrey M. Lipton, M.D., Ph.D. Director, Hematology/Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation, Steven and Alexandra Cohen Children's Medical Center of New York

"At a time when our world was upside down and we didn't know how we were going to tackle our day-to-day lives, Friends of Karen was there to pick up the pieces."

Sofia's mom

“Thank you, Friends of Karen, for allowing us to stop spending time stressing and to begin healing.”

Lyla's Dad

“I can’t thank you enough for all you’ve done for our family during this tough time…It makes everything we’re going through a little easier.”

Julia's Mom

"When our 2-year-old son was diagnosed with leukemia, Friends of Karen reached out a helping hand to pull us up when we felt we were falling off a cliff, with understanding, guidance and emotional support."

John's mom