Friends of Karen

Thanks to your support, families can rely on Friends of Karen when their life is suddenly upended by their child's life threatening illness. We can't do it without YOU. From all the staff at Friends of Karen, we wish you and your family a healthy and joyful Thanksgiving holiday. #happythanksgiving #alwaysgold #friendsofkaren #turkey #turkeypardon

The struggles Friends of Karen families face may appear to be a hurdle in recognizing the positive, yet year after year Friends of Karen children show us that love and appreciation so often grow stronger with struggle. That perspective helps these families recognize what fills their hearts with thanks. We are grateful for our own community at Friends of Karen; the resilient families, compassionate staff and volunteers and the generous donors. Together we belong to a community bond by hope and kindness. Enjoy this special Thanksgiving poem from our Friends of Karen children. They remind us to count our blessings for the everyday things that bring meaning to our lives. https://lnkd.in/gynz5MfT #friendsofkaren #alwaysgold #siblingart #thankful #gratitude #childrenspoem

Thank you, Queens Chamber of Commerce for spotlighting Friends of Karen in the October issue of This is...Queensborough. @queenschamberofcommerce. Click here to read the full article. https://lnkd.in/eS_f-yA5 #friendsofkaren #alwaysgold Leslie Bellissimo

Giving back is made easy this year with Minted?When you purchase your greeting cards or gifts, use code FUNDRAISEFOK at checkout and Minted will give you 20% off your order and also donate 15% to Friends of Karen, an organization that provides emotional, financial and advocacy support for children with a life-threatening illness and their families in order to help keep them stable, functioning, and able to cope.?Click here https://minted.com to get started. #shopping #friendsofkaren #minted #alwaysgold

Thank you to everyone who made our Heroes Among Us Gala a success! From our incredible sponsors and honorees to our dedicated board members and amazing attendees—your support means the world to us. The evening's highlight was hearing the heartfelt stories of Ariana, Christa, and their families, reminding us of how Friends of Karen had their back during the most difficult time. Together, we’re supporting families in need and celebrating the true heroes among us. #FriendsofKaren #HeroesAmongUs #alwaysgold CNN

Thank you to Kohl's for providing Friends of Karen with a holiday shopping grant, enabling us to buy winter coats and toys for the children supported by Friends of Karen. #friendsofkaren #alwaysgold #shoppingspree #christmasshopping #adoptafamily #toysfortots #holidaydonations

"What do we do when our hearts hurt?" asked the boy…"We wrap them with friendship, shared tears, and time, till they wake hopeful and happy again." “The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse" by Charlie Mackesy Children's Grief Awareness Month is observed in November to raise awareness about the needs of grieving children, teens, and their families. Last month Friends of Karen provided bereaved siblings the time to share their tears, and express their hearts through music, art and other activities. They made connections to people like themselves and continued their connection with their sibling that died by sharing memories and discussing how they will continue to be part of their lives. Thanks to the amazing @perfoster, children’s voices were heard! #friendsofkaren #alwaysgold #childhoodgriefawareness

Help Friends of Karen deliver gifts and smiles for the holidays! Grab your friends and your colleagues to help bring smiles to critically ill children and their siblings. Every child looks forward to the holidays but when parents are struggling to care for a child with cancer or another life-threatening illness, there’s no time for shopping or even thinking about the holidays or buying gifts. You can make sure Friends of Karen critically ill children, and their siblings experience the joys of celebrating the holidays. Click here to learn more. https://lnkd.in/eVtw9hkn #friendsofkaren #alwaysgold #AdoptAFamily

To the courageous men and women of our Armed Forces, thank you for your service. From all of us at Friends of Karen. #friendsofkaren #alwaysgold

Family needs such as food, housing, and utilities are among the many financial strains a family endures when caring for a critically ill child. This Thanksgiving, you can help a family by donating directly to Friends of Karen. Friends of Karen will then purchase gift cards and distribute them to the families so they can have a Thanksgiving dinner. Click here to donate now! https://lnkd.in/eAQ5B-ce #friendsofkaren #alwaysgold #foodinsecurity #thanksgivingdinner #giftcards #pediatriccancer #childhoodcancer