Friends of Karen Mom on a Mission to Change the Law
One mom is on a mission to amend the public health law in NY State. For families with a seriously ill child being discharged from the hospital with a Central Venous Catheter or “central line,” Diana Lemon is their advocate. - April 27, 2017
Children’s Non-Profit Planning Its Summer Gala for June 2, 2017 in Purchase, NY
Friends of Karen, which supports critically-ill children and their families, will hold its summer gala benefit, Catch the Spirit! on Friday, June 2, 2017 at the Brae Burn Country Club in Purchase, NY. The evening will include gourmet dining, fun cocktail tastings, musical entertainment, and... - March 29, 2017
Children’s Non-Profit Names Two New Board Members
Friends of Karen, a non-profit that helps families in NY, NJ and CT who have a child diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, names two new board members. - February 01, 2017
Special Event to Benefit Sibling Support Program at Friends of Karen
7th Annual Benefit for The Adina's Angels Fund at Friends of Karen to be held Thursday, October 27, 7:00-10:00 pm at Mulino's at Lake Isle, Eastchester, NY. - October 20, 2016
CNN Anchor to Emcee Friends of Karen Gala Benefit
Friends of Karen, which supports critically-ill children and their families, will hold its spring gala benefit, A Summer Soirée, on Friday, June 17, 2016 at Brae Burn Country Club (Purchase, NY), hosted by CNN anchor John Berman. - June 08, 2016
Friends of Karen Endorses New "Standards for the Psychosocial Care of Children with Cancer and Their Families"
For the first time, there’s a set of national standards that highlights why it’s critical to address the many needs of families caring for a child with cancer. - April 15, 2016
Jacqueline Holtzer Elected to Friends of Karen Board of Directors
Friends of Karen, a charity serving families in the New York Tri-State region, announced that Jacqueline Holtzer was elected to its Board of Directors. Ms. Holtzer, a former Human Resources executive in the banking industry, was introduced to Friends of Karen in 2004. A visit to the... - March 10, 2016
Friends of Karen to Deliver Gifts (and Smiles) to Children with Cancer
Friends of Karen, a children's charity, needs volunteers to bring the holiday season to local families caring for a child with cancer or another life-threatening illness. "We want them to have joyful memories, even in the midst of illness." - November 13, 2015
CNN's Randi Kaye to Host Friends of Karen NYC Gala; Musical Guest Livingston Taylor
Friends of Karen's fall gala, "An Evening at Tribeca Rooftop," benefits children with cancer or another life-threatening illness. - October 01, 2015
Friends of Karen Receives Key Grant from KeyBank
Friends of Karen, a charity that provides vital and comprehensive support to local families who are caring for a child battling cancer or another life-threatening illness, has received a $2,500 grant from KeyBank Foundation. The funding will be used in its Family Support Program, which ensures that... - August 14, 2015
Help Friends of Karen Send Children Back to School with Smiles
Friends of Karen, a children's charity that provides vital support to local families caring for a child battling cancer, aims to fill 800 backpacks for the upcoming school year. - July 09, 2015
CNN Anchor John Berman Wins Big for Children's Charity Friends of Karen
"Who is James Cameron." That was the answer that made John Berman the winner on "Celebrity Jeopardy!" netting $50,000 for children's charity Friends of Karen. - May 17, 2015
NBC, CNN Newscasters to Emcee Friends of Karen Benefit
NBC National Correspondent Kate Snow and CNN Anchor John Berman join forces to emcee "Portraits of Strength, Hope, Courage and Love," children's charity Friends of Karen's spring gala. - May 06, 2015
Friends of Karen Brings Gifts (and Smiles) to Sick Children
Help deliver the holiday spirit to those who need it most by fulfilling a child's wish list. - October 24, 2014
3 Reasons to Dine with Friends of Karen and Mamma Rosa on November 3
The owners of Mamma Rosa Ristorante present a lovingly prepared dinner with wine to thank Friends of Karen for their support when their son battled cancer. - October 17, 2014
Anne Angeles Elected to Friends of Karen Board of Directors
Friends of Karen announced that Anne Angeles, a senior marketing executive who has developed strategic initiatives for building the American Express, Prudential Financial, and American International Group brands, has been elected to its Board of Directors. - October 03, 2014
Friends of Karen Sends Kids Back to School with Smiles
Friends of Karen, a charity that provides vital, practical and comprehensive support to families caring for a child battling cancer or another life-threatening illness, needs help filling backpacks for 800 children with school supplies and a $25 gift card to get something new to wear to start the school year. - August 15, 2014
Paul Barger Elected to Friends of Karen Board of Directors
Paul Barger, an attorney whose practice focuses on children with special needs, has been elected to the Board of Directors of Friends of Karen, a children's charity. - August 07, 2014
Yankees Legend Mariano Rivera Lights Up Friends of Karen Gala
Friends of Karen, a children’s charity, had one of its most successful events ever with its June 14 gala “An Evening in Venice” benefit, raising $370,000 to help hundreds of children battling cancer or another life-threatening illness in the New York Tri-State Area. Yankees legend Mariano Rivera, who received its Humanitarian Award, ran a surprise auction that wowed the crowd. - July 02, 2014
Take a "Journey of the Heart" with Friends of Karen to Help Children with Cancer
Children's charity Friends of Karen hopes to raise $150,000 to help children with cancer or another life-threatening illness with their September "Journey of the Heart" bike tour in the New England countryside. Let a child be your inspiration. - June 25, 2014
Long Island Philanthropy Makes Long-Term Financial Commitment to Friends of Karen Families
The John and Janet Kornreich Charitable Foundation has pledged $525,000 to Friends of Karen to help provide the resources needed to reach and help even more families across Long Island caring for a child with cancer or another life-threatening illness. - June 13, 2014
Yankees Legend Mariano Rivera Leads Lineup for Friends of Karen Gala
Yankees legend Mariano Rivera will be honored with Friends of Karen’s Humanitarian Award at the charity’s gala benefit “An Evening in Venice” on June 14, 2014, at the Mamaroneck Beach & Yacht Club. Former White House Press Secretary Ari Fleischer and former president of The Junior League of Northern Westchester Becki Fleischer will receive the Sheila W. Petersen Award. CNN's John Berman is the emcee. - May 13, 2014
The Hope For Youth Foundation Partners with Friends Of Karen
For 25 years, The Hope For Youth Foundation has raised money by producing and selling the beautiful "Hudson Valley Weather Calendar," donating every penny to local children's charities. Back when it started in 1989, Friends of Karen was the very fist charity to receive a grant. It just received another. - April 23, 2014
Hundreds of Volunteers Help Friends of Karen to Achieve Its Mission
April is National Volunteer Month, a time to celebrate the people who freely give their time, energy and expertise to solve problems and improve lives. Last year, volunteers dedicated more than 3,800 hours to enable Friends of Karen, a small children's charity, to help families caring for a child with cancer or another life-threatening illness. - April 10, 2014
The Gift of a Holiday Dinner for a Sick Child
Friends of Karen, a local children's charity, helps families caring for a child with cancer to celebrate the springtime holidays. - March 30, 2014
Friends of Karen is Bringing Gifts (and Smiles) to Sick Children
Friends of Karen needs "a few good elves" to make sure each of their sick children and their "well" siblings receives a holiday gift from their wish lists. - November 09, 2013
Friends of Karen Delivers Thanksgiving to Sick Children and Their Families
For families caring for a child with cancer or another life-threatening illness, Thanksgiving may be just another day of worry at the hospital. Friends of Karen has a way to make it better. - October 27, 2013
CNN's Randi Kaye to Host Friends of Karen's Gala
Emmy Award-winning CNN anchor and correspondent Randi Kaye will be the Master of Ceremonies at children's charity Friends of Karen's "An Evening at Tribeca Rooftop" benefit gala, which will honor Jody and J Durst. - September 12, 2013
Friends of Karen Sends Kids Back to School with Smiles
Friends of Karen, a local charity that provides vital, practical and comprehensive support for families caring for a child with a life-threatening illness, needs help filling 650 backpacks for their back-to-school program. - August 03, 2013
Friends of Karen Expands Development Department
Kristi Hennessy has joined Friends of Karen, a charity that provides support for children with a life-threatening illness and their families, to spearhead a new Development Department program. - July 31, 2013
Friends of Karen’s 35th Anniversary Gets a “Celebration on the Sound”
Friends of Karen's spring gala commemorates 35 years of service with a "Celebration on the Sound," featuring NBC's Kate Snow as emcee. - May 16, 2013
Three Join Children's Charity Friends of Karen - Additions Strengthen Services Delivery to Children with a Life-Threatening Illness
With more demand than ever for its services, children's charity Friends of Karen has added three more professionals to its Family Support Services team to deliver more vital, practical and comprehensive services to families caring for a child with a life-threatening illness. - May 02, 2013
St. Patrick’s Day Auction Serves Up Beer, Corned Beef and Hope
The Blazer Pub holds a raucous St. Patrick's Day auction on March 16-17 to benefit children's charity Friends of Karen. - March 10, 2013
Patricia Lobenfeld Elected to Friends of Karen Board of Directors
Friends of Karen has announced that Patricia (Trish) Lobenfeld was elected to its Board of Directors. Ms. Lobenfeld first learned about the organization in 2004 at an event it hosted. “We’ve been blessed with two children who have never been critically ill and never been in danger of... - February 23, 2013
Adina's Angels Land in Ardsley - Out of Grief Comes a Way to Help Children's Charity Friends of Karen
After losing her husband, son and daughter within five months, Paula Berkowitz established The Adina's Angels Fund at Friends of Karen, and has raised over $100,000 so far. "In this endless fight for critically-ill children and their families, Friends of Karen is a lifeline," she says. On October 12, "Dance The Night Away for Adina's Angels" continues that mission. - September 27, 2012
"An Evening at Tribeca Rooftop" to Benefit Critically-Ill Children
Manhattan skyline is the backdrop for Friends of Karen's gala fundraiser, which will honor Beth Leventhal and First Data Corp., and benefits children with cancer or another life-threatening illness. - September 20, 2012
Friends of Karen Takes a "Journey of the Heart" to Help Children with Cancer
Friends of Karen's "Journey of the Heart" bike riders pedal through the Hudson Valley, each one inspired by a criticially-ill child. - August 30, 2012
Friends of Karen Sends Kids Back-to-School with Smiles
Friends of Karen, a regional charity that provides emotional, financial and advocacy support for children with a life-threatening illness and their families, is aiming to put supplies, backpacks and clothing gift cards in the hands 650 children this September. - July 19, 2012
Friends of Karen Receives Entergy Corporation Grant for Families in Need
Friends of Karen, a children’s charity, has received a $15,000 grant from Entergy Corporation to help families with a critically-ill child. This is the fifth consecutive year that Entergy has recognized the terrible toll that families have to pay when caring for a child with cancer or another... - May 24, 2012
Friends of Karen Receives $75,000 Grant for Its Sibling Support Program
Friends of Karen, a children’s charity, has received a $75,000 grant from the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation to expand its Sibling Support program. “We have been impressed and moved by the compassion and support that Friends of Karen provides to the sometimes forgotten brothers and sisters of children who are seriously ill,” says Betsy Myatt, Executive Director, Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation, New York/Northeast. - April 18, 2012
South Beach Comes to Westchester for One Night Only - NBC’s Kate Snow Will Emcee Friends of Karen’s Spring Gala
Think “Miami Vice” meets “La Cage Aux Folles.” Friends of Karen, a children’s charity, presents its gala benefit “South Beach Comes To Life!” on Saturday, May 5th. Says NBC's Kate Snow, "They truly know how to change lives.” - April 06, 2012
Give the Gift of a Holiday Dinner for a Critically-Ill Child
Friends of Karen, a children’s charity, wants to make sure that families caring for a child with cancer or another life-threatening illness can celebrate Easter or Passover with a holiday meal. - March 16, 2012
Colleen Noonan Joins Friends of Karen as Director of Development
Friends of Karen, a children's charity, has announced that Colleen Noonan has joined as Director of Development. In this newly designed position, she will focus initially on building the Major Gifts and Planned Giving programs. - March 01, 2012
Arnold Ursaner Elected to Friends of Karen Board of Directors
Arnold Ursaner, founder of CJS Securities, has joined the Board of children's charity Friends of Karen. Mr. Ursaner first learned about the charity two decades ago from friends whose child had a brain tumor. Says Ursaner, "When you learn about what Friends of Karen does, how can you not want to help?" - February 10, 2012
Put a Smile on the Face of a Sick Child - Friends of Karen's "Holiday Gifts for Kids" Program is Looking for a Few Good Elves
Friends of Karen's “Adopt-A-Family Holiday Gifts for Kids” program provides gifts for each Friends of Karen sick child and his/her siblings. “Watching the joyful expression of a child opening holiday gifts is unforgettable,“ says Judith Factor, Friends of Karen’s Executive Director, “but these special moments can be so fleeting, especially if your child is critically ill.” - November 11, 2011
Adina's Angels Land at Gotham Comedy Club
When Paula Berkowitz's husband, son and daughter died within a four-month period, she determined to make something good come out of it. She founded The Adina's Angels Fund at Friends of Karen to help families who have a child with a life-threatening illness. On Oct. 26, 2011, improv empress Marion Grodin hosts an array of all-pro comics at Gotham Comedy Club to benefit The Adina's Angels Fund at Friends of Karen -- a side-splitting evening for a heart-warming cause. - September 29, 2011
Take a "Journey of the Heart" to Help Children with Cancer
Friends of Karen announces bike tour in the Berkshires to raise money for families who have a child with a life-threatening illness. “September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and we are cycling for a cause,” says Judith Factor, Executive Director of Friends of Karen. “No family should have to face cancer alone.” - August 31, 2011
Friends of Karen Launches 2011 Back-to-School Program, Children's Charity Wants to Fill 600 Backpacks This Year
It may be beach weather, but Friends of Karen is hard at work to fill 600 back-to-school backpacks for children with cancer and their siblings. - July 15, 2011
Friends of Karen Appoints New Finance Director
Friends of Karen has appointed Terri Sorrentino as the new Director of Finance and Administration. - June 24, 2011