Press Releases
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.
“Heroes Among Us” Gala: An Evening of Celebration and Support
Friends of Karen, an organization dedicated to providing critical support to children with life-threatening illnesses and their families, is thrilled to announce their “Heroes Among Us” Gala, is set to take place on November 8, 2024.
Friends of Karen elects Yemi Oluwole to serve on its Board of Directors.
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
Friends of Karen Celebrates Selection as a Stop & Shop Community Bag Program Beneficiary
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 live and work.
Friends of Karen delivers gifts and smiles for the holidays with your help
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 elects Steven Connolly, Dr. Gina Lodolini and Dr. Sarah Norris to serve on its Board of Directors.
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.
Friends of Karen Celebrates Selection as an ACME GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Reusable Bag Program Beneficiary
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 location during the month of May, unless otherwise directed by the customer through the Giving Tag attached to the bag.
Give a spring holiday meal to a family with a critically ill child
North Salem, NY, March 1, 2023 – In this season of springtime holidays – Passover, Easter, Ramadan — Friends of Karen is seeking donations of supermarket gift cards to feed critically ill children and their families so they can enjoy a special springtime holiday meal.
Celebrate the holiday spirit by giving to a child
North Salem, NY, November 10, 2022 — 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. You will be the reason our children smile this holiday season.
Friends of Karen Announces New Board President
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.
