Friends of Karen Appoints New Finance Director

Purdys, NY, June 24, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Terri Sorrentino joins family-oriented charity.

Friends of Karen has appointed Terri Sorrentino as the new Director of Finance and Administration. Most recently, Ms. Sorrentino was Controller for Jewish Communities of Western Connecticut, where she managed three sets of books that included a $16 million endowment fund, federation, real estate and buildings as well as implementing a range of successful financial and performance solutions.

“I am honored to be a part of this extraordinary organization which helps families during a desperate time of their lives,” said Ms. Sorrentino of her new position.

Friends of Karen is the only organization that provides emotional, financial and advocacy support to families of a child with cancer or another life-threatening illness, from diagnosis through treatment. Since 1978, they have touched the lives of over 10,000 children in the New York Metro region. With compassion, dedication and expertise, Friends of Karen helps the entire family during an overwhelmingly disruptive and turbulent time to keep the family together and strong.

For information on Friends of Karen, visit www.friendsofkaren.org or call 914-617-4042.

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