Congratulations on your graduation and to all the Friends of Karen graduates who have reached this significant milestone. Your achievements are truly inspiring to all of us at Friends of Karen. Well done! Please join us in sharing photos of your graduates and/or extend words of congratulations to all the Friends of Karen children who have reached this important milestone. #GraduationCelebration #ClassOf2024 #CongratulationsGrads #ProudGraduate #AchievementUnlocked #FutureLeaders #DiplomaInHand #GraduationDayJoy #CapsOffToYou #SuccessStory #friendsofkaren #alwaysgold
Friends of Karen
Non-profit Organizations
North Salem, NY 593 followers
Every child with a critical illness & their family will have what they need to stay stable, functioning & able to cope.
About us
Friends of Karen began in 1978 when Sheila Petersen wanted to sustain her close friends through the devastating illness of their daughter Karen. Since then, we have helped over 15,000 children and their families. Charity Navigator, an independent evaluator of the financial health, efficiency and responsibility of U.S. charities, has given Friends of Karen a 4-star rating -- their highest award -- for 8 consecutive years. Friends of Karen is a registered 501(c)(3) charity and the only organization in the New York Tri-State area that provides comprehensive support, at no cost, to families caring for a child battling cancer or another life-threatening illness. We're there for the child and the families from diagnosis through treatment.
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http://www.friendsofkaren.org
External link for Friends of Karen
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- North Salem, NY
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1978
- Specialties
- Family Support program, Children's charity, SIbling support program, Gifts For Children program, Childhood cancer, Philanthropy, Volunteer opportunities, Anticipatory guidance, Sponsorships, Cause Related Marketing, Pediatric Cancer, Grassroots Fundraising, Corporate Goodwill, and Patient Resources
Locations
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Primary
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118 Titicus Road
North Salem, NY 10560, US
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21 Perry Street
Port Jefferson, NY 11777, US
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116 East 16th Street, 5th floor
New York, NY 10003, US
Employees at Friends of Karen
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Ken Cerini
Managing Partner at Cerini & Associates | Founder Of The Imagine Awards | Board Member of Nonprofit Resource Hub
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Nancy Cincotta, LCSW, MPhil, MSW
Chief Psychosocial Officer - Richi Childhood Cancer Foundation, Psychosocial Consultant, Narrative Medicine Practitioner
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Gwen Salmo
Special Events Coordinator, Friends of Karen
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Wayne Darer
Volunteer at Friends of Karen
Updates
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July is Sarcoma Awareness Month. Friends of Karen currently has 21 children battling a Sarcoma. Sarcoma is known as the "forgotten cancer." Join us in helping to raise awareness by sharing this post! #SarcomaAwarenessMonth #CureSarcoma #friendsofkaren #alwaysgold #sarcoma
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In honor of America’s birthday, Friends of Karen’s offices will be closing Wednesday July 3 at 1pm thru Friday, July 5 and will reopen, Monday, July 8. #friendsofkaren #alwaysgold #4thofjuly #independenceday
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Please join us in welcoming Chris Nay to the Friends of Karen Board of Directors. Chris Nay is the Head of Investments for the Financial Institutions Group at @jpmorganprivatebank-us. “We are thrilled to welcome Chris Nay to our board of directors. Chris’ expertise in financial markets and investments will be a terrific addition to our talented board. I know his contributions will be many and I look forward to working with him for the needs of our families”. – Richard Sgaglio, Board President. #friendsofkaren #alwaysgold #boardmember #jpmorgan
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Thank you Adderlin Tejada Jackson
🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 I'm thrilled to announce that I am participating in the Friends of Karen School Supply Drive! 📚✏️ Friends of Karen provides crucial support for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. Join us in making a difference by donating school supplies. 🌟 Why It's Important: Each year, 27,000 children in the U.S. are diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. These families often struggle to afford basic supplies due to the high cost of treatment. By contributing, you help ensure that every child is prepared for the new school year. 👉 How You Can Help: - Donate Supplies: Contact me directly to donate items for our school supply drive backpack - https://lnkd.in/gnnU-DSy - Learn More: Visit the Friends of Karen page for more details and information: https://lnkd.in/gNgkvmSj Let's make this school year a bit brighter for these amazing kids. Your support means the world! 💖 #Charity #BackToSchool #SchoolSupplies #FriendsOfKaren #SupportChildren
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On June 29, 2024, Estel (right), case manager, and Allison (left), volunteer coordinator, represented Friends of Karen at “Community is Stronger Than Cancer Day” hosted by Cancer Support Community at Gilda’s Clubhouse in White Plains. The event featured wellness classes, kids’ activities, and community resources. It was a great opportunity to connect with the community about Friends of Karen’s programs and services for critically ill children and their families living in the tristate area. #CelebrateCSCGC #CommunityIsStrongerThanCancerDay #CISTCD2024 #friendsofkaren
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Remember that good feeling of heading back to school carrying your crisp notebooks and sharpened pencils? You can give Friends of Karen’s children that same wonderful feeling of anticipation and hope with your kindness and generosity. Click here to help now. https://lnkd.in/esfFEPF #friendsofkaren #alwaysgold #backtoschool2024
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On June 6th KeyBank celebrated its 33rd year of community volunteering with “Neighbor’s Make the Difference Day.” The volunteers filled new backpacks for Friends of Karen with all the school supplies a child needs to start the school year ready to learn. #friendsofkaren #alwaysgold #keybank #volunteer #schoolsupplies
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Calling all gamers with a heart for giving back! Are you passionate about making a difference and love to stream your gameplay? Friends of Karen is looking for a host to lead a virtual fundraiser in support of Friends of Karen's critically ill children and their families. If you're ready to use your gaming skills for good, DM us to learn more about hosting a virtual fundraiser. #HostForGood #VirtualFundraiser #NonProfit #gamingcommunity #gamersunite #gaminglife #gameon #gamingworld #gamerforlife #gamergirl #gamingaddict #gamingislife #gaminglove #gamingfun #gamingnews #gamingmemes #gamingsetup #gamingpc #gamingconsole #gamingstreamer #gamingtournament #gamingreviews #gamingtips #gaminginspiration
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Happy First Day of Summer! When the school year has ended a large portion of our day that had been structured activity is now open. Siblings of ill children are kept engaged at school. They typically do not have to go to doctor appointments or stay long hours at the clinic. But when school ends, parents may feel more pressure to maintain some structure and provide activities for siblings to engage in. Click here to read “Summer Fun – Tips for Parents.” https://lnkd.in/eFcTDY3w #FirstDayofSummer #SummerBegins #SunshineSeason #SummerVibes #HelloSummer #SummerFun #BeachDays #WarmWeather #OutdoorAdventures #friendsofkaren #northsalem #newyork #newjersey #connecticut #westchester #fairfield #longisland #criticallyill #stjudes #makeawish
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