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Sibling of the Month Aryana January 3, 2020 Aryana is 11 years old. Her sister Aleyna is 9 years old. They are very close and only 20 months apart in age. Aleyna was diagnosed with medulloblastoma (a brain tumor) in September 2018 and... |
LI Marathon Day 3, New Date Oct. 4th December 23, 2019 "Being here with my own family is a wonderful way to assist people in our local communities." - Norm, New York City Join our Friends of Karen Walk/Run team this year, knowing... |
LI Marathon Day 2, New Date Oct. 3rd December 23, 2019 "The team spirit is something that stays with you. Join knowing you're making a difference in the life of a child." - Maryann, Bohemia Join our Friends of Karen Walk/Run team this... |
Sibling Spotlight: December December 20, 2019 In this season, light is all around us; gleaming holiday lights in the neighborhood, the glow of the menorah and twinkle of the Christmas tree, Kwanzaa, Diwali in late fall, the glitz of the new... |
Virtual Walk/Run Sept 15 - Oct 15 December 19, 2019 Dear Friends, fourteen years ago, a mother of four children came to us with an idea to start a running team. So grateful for the help she received from Friends of Karen when her toddler son,... |
March Magic Virtual Event December 11, 2019 Honoring Jennifer LaBier
Champion Award Terri Riina
Sheila Petersen Award Be entertained... |
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Sibling Spotlight: Thanksgiving November 8, 2019 With Thanksgiving approaching, reflecting on gratitude is all around us: in schools, places of worship, our communities and in our own homes. The holidays can also be an especially draining and... |
Friends of Karen delivers gifts and smiles for the holidays with your help November 4, 2019 Annual Adopt-A-Family Program Fulfills Wish Lists of Critically-Ill Children and Their Siblings
NORTH SALEM, NY, November 1, 2019 -- Friends of Karen, which supports... |
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Meet Johnny & Julie September 30, 2019 At Friends of Karen we know all too well that when a child is diagnosed with a serious illness, a family’s world is thrown off its axis. Life is turned upside down and aftershocks are felt months, even years after. It can be especially and uniquely challenging for siblings, but what happens when the ill child is a twin? |
Feed a Family September 25, 2019 Basic family needs such as food, housing and utilities are among the many financial strains a family endures when having a critically-ill child.
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Tips for Going Back to School August 20, 2019 School Reentry - August/September As August fades into September the reality of the school year on the horizon is hard to deny, especially with the wonderful backpacks of... |
Dedication of the Friends of Karen Brick Pathway July 12, 2019 This event has passed. Please enjoy photos from our ceremony. ... |
Meet Alejandro July 11, 2019
Our July Sibling of the Month, Alejandro, six, is a natural artist, lover of old school video games a fan of home improvement stores and a protective big brother. |
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FRIENDS OF KAREN ANNOUNCES ELECTION OF NEW BOARD MEMBER June 26, 2019 NORTH SALEM, NY, JUNE 26, 2019... |
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